51.   It took Hakkinen a long time to become a top Formula One driver, and the reticent Finn is understandably cautious.

52.   Lehto, who drove Formula One last year, was the top driver during the night for the McLaren team.

53.   Lehto, who drove in Formula One last year, was the top driver during the night for the McLaren team.

54.   Sauber has added a top driver in Jean Alesi to partner Johnny Herbert.

55.   Schumacher, considered by many to be the top Formula One driver, said recently that he was willing to drive behind Irvine.

56.   That brought the action to a temporary halt and effectively ended any chance for an increase in qualifying speeds by the top drivers.

57.   The breakthrough might come from Todd Hays of Del Rio, Texas, who has emerged as the top U.S. driver.

58.   The IROC series pits the top drivers from three different circuits in identically prepared Pontiac Firebirds.

59.   The race has lost appeal to manufacturers and top drivers in recent years mainly due to cost.

60.   The top drivers had boycotted for a second year because of the split between the Indy Racing League and Championship Auto Racing Teams.