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

External Links

• Frank Brisko obituary