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Ryan Briscoe
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Team Penske
Biography
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Ryan Briscoe has traveled from the go-kart tracks of Australia to some of the world's most famous racing circuits, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe was one of the most successful go-kart racers in Australian when he moved to Italy at age 16 to become a factory kart driver, a move that would lead him to formula cars and eventually linking him with Toyota and its Formula One team. He debuted in the IndyCar Series in 2005.
Briscoe enjoys gadgets, going to the beach and other watersports. Like many other IndyCar Series racers, Briscoe is competitive triathlete and has competed in several triathlons, cycling road races and half-marathons.
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Career Stats |
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| 2008 | | | |
- Finished fifth in IndyCar Series standings for Team Penske.
- Won twice during championship season, and won the non-points race in Surfers Paradise, Australia.
- Won three PEAK Motor Oil Pole Awards, including his first on an oval at Chicagoland.
- Only driver to participate in every Firestone Fast Six session on street/road courses.
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| 2007 | | | |
- Started seventh and finished fifth in 92nd Indianapolis 500 for Luczo Dragon Racing.
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| 2006 | | | |
- Finished 21st in IndyCar Series standings driving a limited schedule with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
- Made four starts, finishing career-best third at Watkins Glen International in debut with team. Also recorded a ninth-place finish at Nashville.
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