You could hardly get two more different drivers as the most recent conquerors of the Autosport National Driver Rankings. Back in 2022, it was teenaged historic single-seater sensation Samuel Harrison who led the way, while last season it was veteran Irish racer Michael Cullen who topped the charts having triumphed in a range of tin-top machinery and also in a Seven-style Stryker. But that is the beauty of the rankings, which is a straightforward list of the drivers who win the most races in the UK and Ireland during a calendar year – it is open to everyone, regardless of the category they compete in or how experienced they are.
“One of my good friends, Dave Maguire, sent me a text and said it’s no surprise – you’ve done more mileage than a London taxi, which is potentially accurate!” says 60-year-old Cullen of his success. “But I’m just having a bit of fun, as it should be. I’ve been