There are so many circumstances that could take a driver out of the race. A lot of people don't realize how important the team concept is. Let's take a guy that's a pretty dang good golfer, or bowler. I challenge him to a match and he outbowls me. I don't think so.
Athletes are different in every sport.
Look at a lineman on a football team. They are so overweight. But let me tell you something. They are strong. They are athletes.