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What is PEER?

The Production in Equal Equipment Rating (PEER) is a weighted statistic, developed by David Smith, that measures the on-track production of a racecar driver in an “all-equipment-even” scenario (i.e. the best equipment receives the highest handicap); thus, this is the first ever equipment independent rating that can be used to measure the performance of a driver between green flag and checkered flag. It is constructed using data from past performances.

PEER is purposefully designed for long seasons that create higher, more reliable sample sizes. The PEER formula is an objective measurement and does not incorporate practice or qualifying efforts.

When you see a PEER, what does the number mean?

  • 4.000 and Above - Historic Performance - This driver is attempting to re-write the record books in this particular series. The higher the level of racing, the more rare a 4.000 PEER becomes.

  • 3.999 to 3.000 - Serious Title Contender - This driver is exhibiting the ability to compete for a series championship while producing higher finishes than those with a Fringe Title Contender-level PEER.

  • 2.999 to 2.000 - Fringe Title Contender - This driver is exhibiting the ability to compete for a series championship.

  • 1.999 to 1.000 - Serviceable - This driver can be counted on for an occasional race win in this series.

  • 0.999 and Below - Replacement Level - This driver’s production level in this series can be easily found elsewhere.

For more on PEER’s origin and methodology, please read the introductory subscription-only article.