Danny Sullivan from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Danny Sullivan is a racing driver from United States.
Born 9th March 1950, 76 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Champion of CART.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of DTM.
Participant of NASCAR.
The recorded standings include 1224 points.
First race: 1976 Mugello F2
First win: 1984 Cleveland Champ Cars
Last win: 1993 Detroit Grand Prix
Last race: 2004 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Danny Sullivan's career covers the period from 1976 to 2004. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 17 race wins and 19 pole positions. The profile spans 7 championships or event groups. Danny Sullivan is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1976 - 2004 | Series | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 203 | Tracks | 45 |
| Wins | 17 | Podiums | 41 |
| Poles | 19 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 18 | Cars | 27 |
Career context
| Main championship | CART (172 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Penske Racing (75 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (13 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Danny Sullivan statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART | 12 | 172 | 17 | 19 | 1 |
| Formula 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DTM | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Danny Sullivan took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Danny Sullivan moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2.00 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 110 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 126 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 147 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 87 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 182 | 1 | 4 | 9 | |
| 1989 | 107 | 7 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 139 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1991 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 99 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 43 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 64 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
DTM
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 32 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Danny Sullivan raced
Danny Sullivan is linked with 45 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Österreichring | 23 | 1 | |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 12 | 23 | 1 |
| Jacarepagua | 11 | 22 | 1 |
| Silverstone | 14 | 23 | 1 |
| Brands Hatch | 20 | 1 | |
| Montréal | 22 | 1 | |
| Le Castellet | 24 | 1 | |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 23 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Hockenheim | 12 | 21 | 2 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Monza | 22 | 1 | |
| Imola | 22 | 1 | |
| Caesars Palace | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Monaco | 5 | 20 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 26 | 1 | |
| Estoril | 11 | 16 | 1 |
| Kyalami | 7 | 19 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Detroit | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Mugello | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Nazareth | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Michigan | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Pocono | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Mid-Ohio | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Elkhart Lake | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Laguna Seca | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Portland | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Meadowlands | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Sanair | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tamiami Park | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Toronto | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Denver | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Vancouver | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Surfers Paradise | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Belle Isle | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| New Hampshire | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Bicentennial Park | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Nogaro | 11 | 16 | 1 |
| Misano | 9 | 22 | 1 |
| Donington Park | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Danny Sullivan: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1984 Cleveland Champ Cars and currently ends with 1993 Detroit Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Danny Sullivan: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Danny Sullivan in race results
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- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Danny Sullivan
- Mario Andretti (158 shared races)
- Roberto Guerrero (132 shared races)
- Raul Boesel (130 shared races)
- Scott Brayton (127 shared races)
- Arie Luyendyk (125 shared races)
- Eddie Cheever (94 shared races)
- Kevin Cogan (89 shared races)
- AJ Foyt jr (80 shared races)
Other drivers in Danny Sullivan's debut race
List of teams Danny Sullivan was a part of
Danny Sullivan is connected with 18 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Penske Racing.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | 5 | 9 | 15 |
| Alfa Corse | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Patrick Racing | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| Penske Racing | 1 | 1 | 75 |
| Shierson Racing | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Forsythe-Brown Racing | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Galles Racing | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| Galles-Kraco Racing | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| Marlboro Team Penske | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| PacWest Racing Group | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| Team Warsteiner Eurorace | 30 | 1 | |
| KVG Team Modus | 33 | 1 | |
| Boxer Cars | 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Chris Virtue | 33 | 26 | 1 |
| Silk Cut Jaguar | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Bigazzi Team SRL | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Le Mans Porsche Team | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Barron Connor Racing | 28 | 1 |
List of all the cars Danny Sullivan drove
Danny Sullivan is linked with 27 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 6
Ford Cosworth DFY V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 12
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 7
Ford Cosworth DFY V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 2
Alfa Romeo
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 4
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 33
Best position in qualification: 26
Total Races: 1
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 28
Total Races: 1