The Driver Gauge is a compilation of several different factors from across NASCAR.COM, including driver affinity from a fan's perspective, as well as on-track performance. Each week these factors are compiled based on your participation through the drivers' results, your on-site participation, and Superstore sales.
Fans submit their choices for the top five drivers, Nos. 1-5, and those tallies are factored into the overall equation.
The top five drivers from the previous week remain in the mix, so the carryover effect remains in play.
Depending on the track, different drivers are more popular. Having a driver on your Fantasy team is a plus.
The men behind the wheel are the sport's driving force. You chose the driver within your NASCAR.COM account.
In-the-news drivers garner the headlines; reading stories about those drivers push up their popularity.
Fans' affinity for a driver is proven through merchandise sales. The more gear the driver moves, the higher his ranking.
We rank the drivers based upon on-track performance. This is a key component to determining the best drivers.