INDIANAPOLIS, July 16, 2025 – Nine-time Indianapolis 500 starter Sarah Fisher is back at the track—this time from the sidelines—cheering on her 11-year-old son, Danny O’Gara, as he sets his sights on a professional racing career of his own. This past weekend, Danny captured two wins at the Indy Karting Challenge event at K1 Circuit Whiteland, a facility Fisher herself once owned.
“I can’t decide if it’s harder being on the sidelines watching Dan race or trying to find sponsorship so he can keep racing,” said Fisher. “I see so much of myself in him—his fight for wins, the frustration of rookie mistakes, but mostly the pure passion.
“When I qualified for my first Indy 500 at 19, I had no idea what my dad must’ve felt watching from the sidelines. Now I do. This sport takes everything—fitness, focus, learning, and yes, sponsorship.”
Competing with MPG Motorsports and Top Kart USA, Danny has continued to impress with both speed and focus. In addition to karting, Danny took a major step up this season, entering the national Lucas Oil School of Racing formula car championship.
With just four rounds remaining, he currently sits fourth in overall points—an impressive result in his debut year against older competition.
“Mom says it’s a full-circle moment for our family,” said Danny. “I never saw her race in the Indy 500, but she gets to watch me chase the same dream now. She and my dad remind me all the time that racing takes talent, but it also takes support, teamwork, and grit. I feel like I’m on the right path.”
That path, however, comes with mounting financial hurdles.
“Every race gets us closer to IndyCar or NASCAR,” Fisher added. “But we can’t do it alone. We’re actively looking for partners who believe in the next generation of racing talent. No investment is too small. From tires and travel to equipment and entry fees, the cost of competing is real—and rising.”
Despite his age, Danny has already earned wins in some of North America’s top karting series, including:
· SKUSA Winter Series
· Route 66 Championship
· WKA Manufacturers Cup
· CKNA Series
· KRA and MCC Feature Wins
· SIRA Feature Winner
· SIK Indoor Winter Challenge Champion
· 4x IKC Champion
· SIRA Feature Winner
“I told Dan I was 19 when I first made the Indy 500 field and 23 when I got my NASCAR start,” said Fisher with a smile. “I think he’s trying to beat both stats. I told his dad I’d be tickled pink if he did.”
The youngest drivers in history to start races in IndyCar and the modern-day NASCAR Cup Series—Colton Herta and Joey Logano, respectively—were both just 18.
“Dan’s only 11, so we’ve got a few more rungs to climb,” Fisher added. “Motorsports has its own version of the minor leagues–karting and formula development series are where young drivers prove themselves before going pro.
“And like baseball, you need talent, timing, and a team willing to invest in your future. We’ve got the talent–we just need the backing to keep climbing.”
Fisher has re-teamed with her former Manager, Klint Briney, and BRANDed Management, who oversaw her racing career and currently manages NASCAR driver Katherine Legge.
Collectively, they are building a long-term development program aimed at helping Danny climb the motorsports ladder, with hopes of reaching IndyCar or NASCAR.