There is no denying that the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, as a group, are the best Sprint Car drivers in the country.

It doesn’t, however, mean that there aren’t drivers scattered across the country who can not only compete, but win with the traveling band.

Here are SprintCarUnlimited.com’s top-10 drivers and teams who don’t compete with the series. To qualify, drivers and teams had to run at least 25 shows last season. Position was determined by 2017 performance and past resume.

Kerry Madsen: The Aussie had five victories and 18 top-five finishes in World of Outlaws competition a year ago despite running on a part-time basis. The Tod Quiring entry was one of the best in the country a year ago, and Madsen’s resume, which features 24 WoO wins and a Kings Royal title, speaks for itself.

Joey Saldana: Don’t get misled by Saldana not being a full-time World of Outlaws member … he’s still fast. The Indiana driver showed that a year ago with three Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victories and speed at every event he entered in the Indy Race Parts machine. Don’t forget, Saldana also has 99 WoO wins.

Brian Brown: Like Madsen, Brown is based in the Midwest and has been a thorn in the side of his fellow competitors, regardless of where he ran. Those Pennsylvania wins at Bedford and Selinsgrove loom large, as do his two World of Outlaws scores a year ago. Brown was an easy top-three pick.

Tim Shaffer: Shaffer opted for the true Outlaw schedule, and it seems to suit. The Aliquippa ace landed four All Star wins, two World of Outlaws victories, and was one of the most consistent drivers in the country. Don’t forget that Knoxville Nationals title, which makes him a top-five selection.

Rico Abreu: Sure, Abreu got injured toward the end of 2017 and couldn’t finish strong, but that doesn’t hurt his overall standing. I like that he had an All Star and Outlaw win a year ago and seems to complete that feat on an annual basis. Abreu also captured the Ironman a couple of years ago, which gives him that missing crown jewel.

Lance Dewease: Dewease just meets our criteria with the number of races in which he competes, and he more than makes the grade in accomplishments. The “Dream Team,” which also includes Don Kreitz Jr. and Davey Brown Sr. wins roughly a third of their events and is always in the running when the big money is on the line.

Chad Kemenah: It’s odd, but Kemenah almost gets forgotten in these discussions. Not this one. Kemenah captured his sixth All Star title a year ago, which ties him with Hall of Fame driver Dale Blaney, and seems to bring his “A-game” against the World of Outlaws, especially at Eldora Speedway. Don’t overlook this guy or his consistency.

Greg Hodnett: The 2017 season was a little off for Hodnett, but he still managed a World of Outlaws win and was running in the top 10 of the Knoxville Nationals before losing the driveline. Hodnett is one of the drivers to watch when the Outlaws come to town and has more than shown his worth against the traveling group over the last 15 years.

Danny Dietrich: Dietrich had a better year than Hodnett in 2017 and defeated the World of Outlaws in the Williams Grove National Open at the end of 2016. The resume is growing by the season, and the only thing Dietrich is lacking is longevity. He will surge up this list as his career progresses.

James McFadden: The last four spots on this list were difficult, but McFadden makes the cut on the strength of strong performances in limited action. He made the Nationals two years ago and captured a prelim night during the National Open a year ago. Throw in his Australian dominance, and McFadden gets the nod.

First Out

Dale Blaney: The 2017 season was a forgettable one for Blaney, but that’s not why he is down this far. Blaney is still as good as they come, but he doesn’t have a ride entering 2018, which has him in this spot. If he gets a seat, he jumps into the top 10 on this list with ease.

Lucas Wolfe: We’ve done our share of lists, and this might have been the most difficult of all. Wolfe had a strong showing through the middle stages of 2017 but dipped a bit toward the end. Still, his past World of Outlaws experience kept him close and in the running.

Not Far Behind

Terry McCarl: McCarl is a Hall of Fame driver but might be the most underrated driver in the country. Like Wolfe, McCarl was close to making the list, but some recent struggles kept him just short of cracking the top 10 overall. Still, this isn’t a guy you want to overlook when he pulls into the pit area.

Aaron Reutzel: This is a 410 Sprint Car list, but Reutzel gets consideration after running 30-plus races in the division a year ago. The most impressive result came in the form of a seventh-place finish in the Knoxville Nationals. I can’t wait to see this guy compete full time in the 410 class.