If you're top of the tree you haven't been beat to lose a fan. And the gain, call me vain or American or both, but pride! Only reason I play this game is to be the best I can be, much like when I played in real life or when I go into a business meeting, or as a parent/husband, I want to be the best I can be and this game actually allows a person to show if they are one of the best and it can be done from starting the game fresh just 8 months ago. I haven't found any other game thatyou can say that about. Enjoy the fans being the driver (not sarcasm here) but I'm loving that the rankings actually mean something for the first time