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Danny Sullivan is a legendary race car driver who is best known for his 360-degree spin on lap 120 of the 1985 Indianapolis 500. He was attempting to pass Mario Andretti and after recovering from the spin, he led the last 61 laps to become the 69th winner of the Indy 500 and the moniker “Spin to Win.” Danny is also known for being one of the first “big” personalities in motorsports by using his fame to help promote his sponsors and his likeness through appearances on late-night talk shows, in movies and other forms of media. Danny’s promotional prowess was good and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon says he emulated him throughout his racing career. Danny was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2012 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2022. He remains active as a TV personality, producer, and entrepreneur, staying involved in many forms of racing and business. Danny is here to share his latest venture, Racers Roundtable with Danny Sullivan and Tony Stewart.
SHOW SPONSORS
Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation • Cars Yeah TV
INSPIRATION
Dr. Frank Faulkner, who paid for Danny’s race class at Jim Russell School in England, was his inspiration and mentor plus he helped to get Danny started in racing. So many others have been mentors to Danny including: Ken Tyrrell, Jackie Stewart, Mario Andretti, Gunnar Neilson, and Jackie Ickx. Jackie for his professionalism and Jackie for his skills in driving for many different venues.
CHALLENGE
Never quit, never stop believing in yourself, all with some proof of the stopwatch. You gotta be quick. The Indy race that bugs Danny the most was in 1988 when he was dominating the race when a wing mount broke going into turn one and the race got away.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
An original 959 Porsche that Danny once owned.
RECOMMENDED READING
Going Faster: Mastering the Art of Race Driving by Carl Lopez, foreward by Danny Sullivan*
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein*
Fast Lane Summer by Leon Mandel
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Roger Penske – “Effort equals results.”
Billy Jean King – “Pressure is a privilege.”
WHERE TO FIND DANNY
Racers Roundtable with Danny Sullivan and Tony Stewart on MavTV
If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.