Indy 500 winner danny sullivan to host motorsports show on. It premiered on february 14, 1986, and was rerun on august 1, 1986. But danny sullivan s entire racing career will always be encapsulated in that video image of him from 1985, catching his spinning car in the short chute between turns 1 and 2 at the indianapolis motor speedway. Driver danny sullivan career statistics racingreference. But danny sullivans entire racing career will always be encapsulated in that video image of him from 1985, catching his spinning car in the short chute between turns 1 and 2 at the indianapolis motor speedway. Starting in 1984 as an owner driver, dale coyne ran seven seasons in cart. Active drivers career stats nascar cup series xfinity series gander outdoor truck series pintys series ntt indycar series arca menards series. He grew up with his parents who were building contractor. Jun 30, 1986 danny sullivan s day had an early beginning at a stock car track in belmar, n. Sullivan says this while sitting on the long beach pit wall, admiring the race car that he hopes will carry him to the next plateau in his career. With don johnson, philip michael thomas, saundra santiago, michael talbott. Crockett and tubbs track a grand prix racecar driver after the body of a slain prostitute is thrown from his speeding car. Sullivan also competed in the inaugural brickyard 400 nascar race at ims in 1994.
Race car driver, he won the indianapolis 500 in 1985 despite a spectacular and famous spin in midrace and was cart champion in 1988. Sullivan won the 1988 cart championship, and placed third in points in 1986. This account was created to keep all of dannys fans informed of what racetrack hes going to next and how he does at each event. Danny sullivan spun and then won the greatest victory. Indianapolis danny sullivan spun and then won the greatest victory of his brief indy car career.
Legendary racecar driver danny sullivan is living this dream as a formula one driving steward a driver who rotates through the grand prix circuit to consult on the tracks and mitigate potential problems in a race. As a boy i didnt even know what car racing was, it didnt interest me. Danny sullivan led the last 61 laps of the 1985 indianapolis 500 en route. In 1994, sullivan took a sabbatical from indy car racing. The late racecar driver s son bill foster, 58, said he never tires of hearing people talk about his fathers accomplishments, including being named rookie of the year in the u. He changed the way people look at race car drivers and racing as a whole. Racecar pioneers family helps open racetrack resort in. Indy car racing, indy cars, danny sullivan, marquee events, american racing, old race cars, checkered flag, vintage race car, car and driver 1963 johnny rutherfords indy roadster qualified speed mph finished crashed front straight away, lap 1. Very user friendly navigation and includes a search function and interactive quizzes. I never get tired of seeing that they can replay it all they want, sullivan said. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Drivers drivers by state compare drivers driver rankings owners crew chiefs. Inside the office of a race car driver when walking around jims house you may think he is completely dedicated to fishing, art collection, boating or literature there is very little residue of his racing career visible in the house except for the two perfectly restored.
A race car driver is obviously going to be featured in the racing publications, but it was important for me to be in people, usa today, things. May 19, 2019 today s countdown features the top five memorable moments, including danica patrick becoming the first female driver to lead the indianapolis 500 in 2005. Traveling the globe to partake in historic rallies and races is a fantasy for many sports car enthusiasts. Indianapolis 500 winner and 1988 cart world series champion danny sullivan appears to be ok after a potentially devastating roadcar crash on feb. The forces of gravity involved approach those that test pilots and astronauts must. He is known for his work on danny sullivans indy heat 1991, cart fury 2000 and formula 1 1950. Once nicknamed hollywood, the exrace car driver is back on the other side of a camera lens, and seems to be. Race results at portland international raceway racing. Swede savage died of injuries he suffered in the 1973 indianapolis 500. Danny sullivans spin and win indy 500 made him unequaled. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. He cut his teeth in the uk and didnt race seriously in his homeland until he was. Sep 26, 2009 were you expecting the former race car driver. Danny ongais born may 21, 1942 is an american former racing driver ongais is the only native hawaiian to compete in the indianapolis 500.
Danny sullivan conversations with jeff weeks wsre youtube. He is known for his work on danny sullivan s indy heat 1991, cart fury 2000 and formula 1 1950. Rahal led 55 of the 70 laps on the raceway at belle isle parks 2. On the 50th anniversary of his father mickeys original 406mph run with the car, danny thompson took the challenger 2 from storage and began the extensive process of restoring, retrofitting, and updating the vehicle to complete the goal the car was unable to achieve back in 1968 setting a new pistondriven world land speed record. Danny sullivan receives the lifetime business achievement award from easyjets business development manager at the irish world awards, 2017. As indy cars go, its appropriately handsome, winged front and back, wedgeshaped to cleave the wind, just 31 inches high and powered by a raucous turbocharged cosworth v8 engine. Danny sullivan archives motorsportstalk nbc sports. Danny sullivan whats important in driver safety youtube. Join facebook to connect with danny sullivan and others you may know. This is the fifth of a series about drivers who competed in the early years of the crown royal presents the your heros name here 400 at the brickyard who no longer compete regularly in the nascar sprint cup series. A race car driver taking part in the miami grand prix is accused of murdering a prostitute.
Sep 24, 1990 sullivan and andretti were running 12 when the race was restarted with 15 greenflag laps remaining, and andretti conceded, danny probably had us covered today. May 22, 2016 in this photo provided by indianapolis motor speedway, danny sullivan, left, spins in front of mario andretti during the 69th running of the indianapolis 500. Danny sullivan receives lifetime business achievement award. Siriusxm today announced that former openwheel racing star danny sullivan, winner of the 1985 indy 500 and 1988 cart series champion, will host a new weekly show that will air nationwide on the. It was the 1985 indianapolis 500, and danny sullivan passed the legendary mario andretti for the lead when, at over 200 miles per hour, sullivans car spun completely around. Find everything in one place on danny sullivan including their biography, latest news and. Sullivan captures meadowlands race the new york times. Danny sullivan indy racing fan apparel and souvenirs. Racing legend danny sullivan drives in for inaugural petersen. And even though saturdays race is the first stock car race ever at the indianapolis motor speedway, only a. Danny sullivan is a formal american racing driver born on 9th march 1950 in louisville, kentucky. Sullivan was also instrumental in the red bull driver search program to find. As indy cars go, its appropriately handsome, winged front and back, wedgeshaped to cleave the wind, just 31 inches high and. May 21, 2014 swede savage died of injuries he suffered in the 1973 indianapolis 500.
May 16, 2018 it was the 1985 indianapolis 500, and danny sullivan passed the legendary mario andretti for the lead when, at over 200 miles per hour, sullivans car spun completely around. Indianapolis 500 winner and 1988 cart world series champion danny sullivan appears to be ok after a potentially devastating road car crash on feb. Driving a race car through turns at speeds above 200 m. Andrettis car and popped above the white line and into the racing. The day before this years indianapolis 500, danny sullivan was one of the race car drivers riding in the 500 festival parade. The second race of the chevrolet detroit grand prix is scheduled for. He earned 17 wins in the cart indy car world series, including the 1985 indianapolis 500. Once nicknamed hollywood, the exrace car driver is back on the other side of.
Danny sullivan racing career profile driver database. Sullivan and andretti were running 12 when the race was restarted with 15 greenflag laps remaining, and andretti conceded, danny probably had us covered today. Florence italy is the sixteenth episode of miami vices second season. What was your favorite car you drove in the indianapolis 500. Danny sullivan was born in louisville, kentucky in march 1950. Click on the race number to see the results of that race view nascar gander outdoors truck series driver stats at this track.
The 30th anniversary irish world awards took place on. Apr 21, 2016 danny sullivan, race car driver from louisville, ky. The one i won the championship with, and if you remember, i was leading the race indianapolis 500 by a. A private dinner with weekend hosts danny sullivan and dutch mandel if indycar and cota are on your list, nows the time to check em off but space is limited so register today. Danny sullivan celebrity profile check out the latest danny sullivan photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Spin and win danny sullivan wins 1985 indianapolis 500 youtube. My favorite car interviews will appear at on mondays through the spring. We are looking forward to creating more memories in race fans minds like bobby rahals four consecutive indy car wins from 19841987, mario andrettis farewell race in 1994 and alex. The handsome sullivan, in only his third season of champ car racing, broke a stranglehold of. May 29, 2015 auto racing may never see another mainstream superstar like danny sullivan became after his 1985 indy 500 spin and win. Danny sullivan indy racing fan apparel and souvenirs ebay. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Get the best deals on danny sullivan indy racing fan apparel and.
Motorsports dan sullivan returns to tv by tony sakkis. Danny sullivan parlayed one of the most famous moments in indianapolis 500. Indy car racing indy cars racing team danny sullivan indianapolis motor speedway indianapolis indiana thing 1 usa today. Indy 500 winner danny sullivan to host new show on siriusxm. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Aug 06, 1994 and even though saturdays race is the first stock car race ever at the indianapolis motor speedway, only a. In this photo provided by indianapolis motor speedway, danny sullivan, left, spins in front of mario andretti during the 69th running of the indianapolis 500. Use this page to find out if danny sullivan is dead or alive. Now 25 years since his indy 500 win, danny sullivan is still going. Danny sullivans day had an early beginning at a stock car track in belmar, n. If you wanted a recipe for a popular race car driver, he was it. While best known for his indy car career, sullivan has raced in other series including formula one and nascar, and he sits down for andepth. Foyt and danny sullivan, a couple of indy 500 winners, were able to prevent the.
Siriusxm today announced that former openwheel racing star danny sullivan, winner of the 1985 indy 500 and 1988 cart indycar series champion, will host a new weekly show that will air nationwide on the dan patrick radio channel on siriusxm channel 211. Daniel john sullivan iii born march 9, 1950, better known as danny sullivan, is an american former racing driver. Oct 11, 2018 siriusxm today announced that former openwheel racing star danny sullivan, winner of the 1985 indy 500 and 1988 cart indycar series champion, will host a new weekly show that will air nationwide on the dan patrick radio channel on siriusxm channel 211. Indy winner sullivan joins united autosports for daytona classic 24. Among the crowd of more than 300,000 lining the streets was a. Danny sullivan, race car driver from louisville, ky. Sure, i wouldnt mind driving a current car, but like to do it on a road course. Indy 500 paralleled upanddown life of winner danny sullivan. Recalling the first 4time winner, the closest 12 finish, spin and win are among indy 500 moments to.
Miscellaneous all races for a year all races on a specific date random page chase races road course. The granatellis were actively seeking increased funding to match the war chest roger penske had for rick mears and danny sullivan, and through an odd turn of. Today s countdown features the top five memorable moments, including danica patrick becoming the first female driver to lead the indianapolis 500 in 2005. Dale coyne racing has a long and storied history in indy car racing. Auto racing may never see another mainstream superstar like danny sullivan became after his 1985 indy 500 spin and win. Danny holds american nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Danny sullivan ok after road crash totals his audi.
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