Briggs Danner aims for historic USAC sweep at Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Briggs Danner is competing for a potential historic USAC sweep at the Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 39th annual USAC Indiana Sprint Week. Danner previously achieved victories in all three of USAC's national tours in 2026, marking a significant year for the 24-year-old driver. He expressed excitement about the possibility of winning both the BC39 and the sprint car events at IMS, which would be a notable accomplishment. Danner's recent success includes victories at Winchester Speedway and races at Kokomo Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway, and Circle City Raceway this season. He is currently fourth in the Silver Crown standings.
- •Briggs Danner won the BC39 at IMS on July 1.
- •Danner scored his first Silver Crown victory on July 19.
- •The Indiana Sprint Week takes place starting today.
- •Danner has four victories this season in 26 starts.
- •He is currently fourth in the Silver Crown standings.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Can Briggs Danner Complete a Historic USAC Sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
"When Briggs Danner won the BC39 at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 1, he was speechless at first. After winning his first USAC National Midget race and kissing the bricks, Danner relished the moment on the 1/4-mile clay oval and declared there was “Nothing like this.” Danner, who also scored his first Silver Crown victory on pavement at Winchester Speedway in dominating fashion on July 19, became the first driver in 2026 to win in all three of USAC’s national tours.
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