Briggs Danner wins USAC Bettenhausen at Illinois State Fair despite wrecks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Briggs Danner secured victory in the USAC Silver Crown Series Bettenhausen 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Saturday. Danner capitalized on Justin Grant's engine failure with 13 laps remaining to take the lead. The race faced multiple delays, including three wrecks at the start and a late wreck involving Danny Jennings. Officials ended the race four laps early due to time constraints, resulting in disappointment from the crowd. Danner's win marks his second in three races this season.
- •Danner took the lead with 13 laps left after Grant's engine failure.
- •The race was interrupted multiple times, including three wrecks on the start.
- •Jennings' wreck ended the race prematurely with four laps remaining.
- •Danner has now won two of his last three races.
- •Jake Swanson finished second, and Jerry Coons Jr. took third.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Red brings early gold for Danner in USAC Bettenhausen at state fair
"Briggs Danner survives two wrecks on Bettenhausen start, and took advantage when Justin Grant experienced engine failure late.
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