George
Creating ranking ladders which are based on reputation ( a stat which is useless on a racing game but important on other types of games like strategy or city building games) makes this game less competitive. What really matters on a racing game are the following stats: most championships, most wins, most poles, most points, most fastest laps etc. Right now there is not any tab that can show us who holds all these records. Right now i see a guy which is 2nd worldwide having 6 championships and high reputation. If this is right, lets ignore what trully matters on racing and lets be famous!! Lets gather reputation!!
How do you gather reputation without winning in a competitive league? Why not do it if it's easy?
The person in 2nd in HoF is there because he deserves to be there. He's worked for it, so don't belittle his efforts or achievement.