Casting the mold for the motorsports superstar in the 1980s was Danny Sullivan. He had it all – the look, the marketing savvy and the talent behind the wheel. His was one of the most recognizable faces and names in American racing throughout the decade, and beyond, along with creating the marketing model duplicated by many young drivers hoping to follow in his footsteps. In his six-year term at Team Penske Sullivan picked up 12 wins, 25 podium finishes and 18 pole positions. All told in his IndyCar career, he claimed 17 victories and 19 pole wins. Over the course of his racing career, the charismatic wheelman competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and several sports car divisions in addition to his IndyCar and F1 experiences.