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Danny Sullivan is a Formula One driver and racing automobile driver, born on March 9, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. As of 2026, Danny Sullivan is 76 years old. Education on record includes University of California, Irvine. Listed accolades include Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
My Take
Danny Sullivan owns one of the great moments in American motorsport, and I can't think of him without the famous Spin and Win. To pirouette through a 360 at the 1985 Indianapolis 500 and still come back to win is the kind of nerve that separates legends from the rest. Beyond that single highlight, the Louisville native built a serious résumé: 17 CART wins, the 1988 championship, an IROC victory, and even a Formula One stint with Tyrrell. The Motorsports Hall of Fame induction is well earned. What I respect most is his composure under chaos, turning a near-disaster into a defining triumph.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danny Sullivan
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・サリバン
- Reading
- だにー・さりばん
- Born
- March 9, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- Formula One driver / racing automobile driver
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Irvine
Awards & achievements
- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny%20Sullivan
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%AA%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173105
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Danny Sullivan born?
Danny Sullivan was born on March 9, 1950 and is 76 years old.
Where is Danny Sullivan from?
Danny Sullivan is from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What does Danny Sullivan do?
Danny Sullivan works as Formula One driver, racing automobile driver.
Where did Danny Sullivan study?
Danny Sullivan attended University of California, Irvine.
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