Frank Brisko

Frank Brisko (24 August 1900 Chicago, Illinois – 26 November 1990 Exeland, Wisconsin) was an American racecar driver.

Originally a motorcycle racer, Brisko ran in the Indianapolis 500 twelve times. He started on the front row twice, and he led 69 laps of the 1934 race but finished ninth that year. He also was a noted engine designer.

Indy 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1929 28 29 105.857 28 11 180 0 Flagged
1931 16 27 106.286 24 22 138 0 Steering arm
1932 32 13 111.149 21 29 61 0 Clutch
1933 58 2 118.388 2 36 47 0 Oil too hot
1934 32 3 116.894 4 9 200 69 Running
1935 41 24 113.307 26 23 79 0 Universal joint
1936 14 20 114.213 17 20 180 0 Out of gas
1937 24 15 118.213 23 23 105 0 No oil pressure
1938 26 11 121.921 8 31 39 0 Oil line
1939 29 11 123.351 17 29 38 0 Air pump
1940 16 8 122.716 16 9 193 0 Flagged
1941 8 22 123.381 16 23 70 0 Valve
Totals 1330 69

Starts 12
Poles 0
Front Row 2
Wins 0
Top 5 0
Top 10 2
Retired 9

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