Is there a way using LFS World to view the best laps ever on a track, or a ranking of the lap times so that you can compare your best lap time with the best of the best?

No. Besides, how would you know which times were made without the help of draft or various mods?

whats wrong with the hotlap times?

Quote from rich uk :

whats wrong with the hotlap times?

What do you mean?

Stang what combo (car & track) are you interested in?

SD.

Quote from Stang70Fastback :

Is there a way using LFS World to view the best laps ever on a track, or a ranking of the lap times so that you can compare your best lap time with the best of the best?

Check "S2 Hotlaps"...