Ryan Briscoe
Australian race car driver, Indy 500 participant

Born
September 24th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent race car driver, specialized in open-wheel racing. Competed in the IndyCar Series with various teams, including Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Penske. Achieved multiple race victories and secured a notable second-place finish at the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Participated in other international racing series, demonstrating versatility and skill in the motorsport arena.
Secured multiple podium finishes in the IndyCar Series
Finished second in the Indianapolis 500 in 2009
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