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I think it all depends on what eras we each remember best, as we're forming our views on racing in general, and especially in the lower Formulae. But what consititues "not quite making it" ? Is it not reacing F1, not winning races when there, not scoring points, there are so mnay crtieria. I think a real factor though is that F1 drivers today, even with fairly poor records, seem to stay there for a long time. Naturally this gives less chance to those aspiring. Plus of course there are fewer seats available to those trying to get in.
Anyway, the ones I think should have had a better crack of the whip would be South, Keegan, Thackwell, Lees, many more.
Btw I agree wholeheartedly with John re Mansell. I know he's not perfect, but to win in the US in 93 in his first year there was a fantastic achievement, and not given the credit I think he deserved.
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