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Jackson tops final 2021 Autosport National Driver Rankings as Birley grabs third

Jackson tops final 2021 Autosport National Driver Rankings as Birley grabs third

Jackson, who secured the Historic FF1600 crown again this season, has headed the winners’ table throughout the year, despite only contesting a partial campaign.

But, unlike last year when Gary Prebble pipped him to top spot following the final weekend of racing, there was to be no late change this time around as Jackson sealed first place.

The rankings are based upon the number of wins a driver has taken during the season with each victory treated equally, regardless of the category.

Class successes also count, although there must be a minimum of six starters within the division and it must be defined on car characteristics rather than driver ability for it to count.

A vital Janet Cesar class win for the older Formula Fords in the second heat of the Walter Hayes Trophy meeting in November enabled Jackson to clinch top spot with a final total of 17 overall victories, along with that one class triumph.

He finished just one win ahead of Legends champion Miles Rudman, who continually…

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