Briggs Danner claims first midget win at BC39 in Indianapolis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:28 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Briggs Danner won the BC39 midget feature at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 1, capturing his first career victory in the midget series. Starting from the pole position, Danner outpaced Kevin Thomas Jr. by 1.266 seconds, with Jacob Denney finishing third after starting ninth. The race featured multiple lead changes and a final caution following a crash involving Brecken Reese with nine laps to go. Danner's triumph is notable as he became the first Pennsylvania driver to win the BC39, adding significance to the occasion amidst team dynamics following a disqualification of teammate Drake Edwards during the race opener.
- •Briggs Danner earns $20,039 for his victory
- •Kevin Thomas Jr. finishes second, Jacob Denney third
- •The race featured several lead changes and a late caution
- •Danner becomes the first Pennsylvania driver to win the BC39
- •Chase McDermand Racing experiences redemption after recent disqualification
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Briggs Danner earns first midget win with BC39 victory
"Briggs Danner captured the biggest win of his career Wednesday, earning his first midget victory in the BC39 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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