| Born: | January 16, 1935 | |
| Birthplace: | Houston, Texas | |
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International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee (2000) Named co-Driver of the Century by the Associated Press Named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (1998) Inducted in the first class in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (U. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to Auto racing either as a driver owner The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is a list of NASCAR drivers In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration NASCAR gathered a panel to select "The The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a Hall of Fame and museum for sprint car drivers S. ) (1990) Inducted in the first class into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (1989) Inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame (1988) |
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| Best Cup Position: | 40th - 1989 (Winston Cup) | |
| First Race: | 1963 Motor Trend 500 Riverside | |
| Last Race: | 1994 Brickyard 400 (Indianapolis) | |
| First Win: | 1964 Firecracker 400 (Daytona) | |
| Last Win: | 1972 Miller High Life 500 (Ontario) | |
| Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
| 7 | 36 | 9 |
| Related to | A. J. Foyt IV (grandson) Larry Foyt (adopted son) |
| USAC & CART Championship Car series | |
| Years active | 1957-1993 |
| Teams | Dean Van Lines Special Anstead-Thompson Racing Gilmore Racing A. J. Foyt Enterprises |
| Starts | 369 |
| Wins | 67 |
| Poles | 53 |
| Best finish | 1st in 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1975, & 1979 (USAC) |
| Championship titles | |
| 1960 1960 1961 1963 1964 1967 1968 1972 1975 1975-76 1976-77 1978 1979 1979 |
USAC Sprint Car Series Champion USAC National Champion USAC National Champion USAC National Champion USAC National Champion USAC National Champion USAC Stock Car Champion USAC Silver Crown Series Champion USAC National Champion IROC Champion IROC Champion USAC Stock Car Champion USAC Gold Crown Champion USAC Stock Car Champion |
Anthony Joseph Foyt, Jr. The 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began February 12 and ended November 19. The Winston Western 500 was an annual NASCAR Winston Cup race held at Riverside International Raceway in Riverside California, USA Riverside International Raceway (Sometimes known as RIR or Riverside Raceway) was a Race track or road course in Riverside California The 1994 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 20 and ended on Sunday November 13. The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, introduced as the Brickyard 400 in 1994, is an annual 400-mile (644 km NASCAR Sprint Cup points race The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway Indiana (an Enclave of Indianapolis) in the United States, is the home of the The Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona is a 160 lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held on the first Saturday night of July Daytona International Speedway is a Superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Two different races have been known as the Miller High Life 500: For the race at Pocono Raceway from 1986 to 1989, see Pocono 500 The Ontario Motor Speedway (located in Ontario California) was a 2 The term " pole position " comes from the Horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole Anthony Joseph Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American race car driver who has competed in the Larry Joseph Roberds Foyt is a former NASCAR driver and IRL driver The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel AJ Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and formerly NASCAR. The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body The third year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1975 to 1976. The fourth year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1976 to 1977. (born January 16, 1935 in Houston, Texas), is a retired American automobile racing driver. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It Driving is the controlled operation of a land Vehicle, usually a Motor vehicle such as a Truck or a car. He raced in numerous genres of motorsports. His open wheel racing includes USAC Champ cars and midget cars. Open-wheel car (Often single-seater car, in UK English describes cars with the wheels outside the car's main body and in most cases one seat The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Midget cars are very small Race cars with a very high Power-to-weight ratios and typically using Four-cylinder engines Despite their name they are fully He raced stock cars in in NASCAR and USAC. Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. He won several major sports car racing events. Sports car racing is a form of circuit Auto racing with Automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels He holds the all-time USAC career wins record with 159 victories. The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body [1]
He is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won four times), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. The Rolex 24 at Daytona (frequently referred to by its historical title the 24 Hours of Daytona) is a 24-hour sports car Endurance race held annually at The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, Foyt won the International Race of Champions all-star racing series in 1976 and 1977. The third year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1975 to 1976. The fourth year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1976 to 1977. Foyt's success has led to induction in numerous motorsports halls of fame.
Since his retirement from active racing, he has owned A. J. Foyt Enterprises, which has fielded teams in the IRL, CART, and NASCAR. AJ Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and formerly NASCAR. The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States.
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Early life
Foyt attended Pershing and Hamilton middle schools and Lamar and San Jacinto high schools, [2] but he dropped out to become a mechanic. Pershing Middle School Principal Mirabeau B Lamar Senior High School is a Secondary school located at 3325 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas, United States, with San Jacinto High School was a Secondary school located at 1300 Holman in Houston, Texas. A mechanic is a person who uses Tools to repair things (generally machinery or works to keep things operating properly [3]
Driving career
Midget car career
He started his USAC career in a midget car at the 1956 Night before the 500 in Anderson, Indiana. Midget cars are very small Race cars with a very high Power-to-weight ratios and typically using Four-cylinder engines Despite their name they are fully Anderson is a city in Madison County, Indiana, United States. His first midget car win was at a 100 lap event at Kansas City in 1957, and finished seventh in the season points standings. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages [1] He left midget cars after the 1957 season to drive in sprint cars and Championship Car. Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel He did occasionally compete in midget car events. He won the 1960 and 1961 Turkey Night Grand Prix, the first two years that it was held at Ascot Park. The Turkey Night Grand Prix is an annual race of sprint cars and midget cars. Ascot Park can refer to Ascot Park California - dirt racing track in Gardena California Ascot Park New Zealand - suburb in Porirua New He won the 1961 Hut Hundred after starting last, and finished seventh in National Midget points that year. He won the 1970 Astro Grand Prix, an event that he promoted in his hometown of Houston. He ended his career with 20 midget car feature wins.
Championship car career
In 1961, he became the first driver to successfully defend his points championship and win the Indianapolis 500 race. The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American He raced in each season from 1957-1992, starting in 374 races and finishing in the top ten 201 times, with 67 victories. In 1958, Foyt raced in Italy in the Trophy of the Two Worlds on the banking at Monza.
Ford engines were widely expected to dominate the 1964 Indianapolis 500. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Results of the 1964 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Saturday May 30 1964. Foyt hoped his Offenhauser engine would be able to keep up with the Fords. Offenhauser was a racing engine manufacturer that operated from 1933 to 1983 Foyt lapped the field to win the race. The race is known for a lap 2 crash that claimed the lives of Dave MacDonald and Eddie Sachs. Dave MacDonald ( July 23, 1936 &ndash May 30, 1964) was a Corvette and Shelby Cobra Sports car driver in the Eddie Sachs ( May 28 1927 in Allentown Pennsylvania - May 30 1964 in Speedway Indiana) was a United States Auto Club
Also, in 1964 Foyt won a record 10 of 14 races enroute to his championship.
In 1966 at the Milwaukee, WI. August 200 mile Championship Car race his rear engined Lotus pavement car was not at the track so A. The Milwaukee Mile is a Race track in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA J. unloaded the Offenhauser engined dirt track car he had won the 100 mile race with at Springfield, Il. the previous day sprayed the mud off of the car, installed pavement tires and a set up for the one mile oval. He received permission to take two extra warm up laps during qualifying as he had no time for practice and then qualified the car on the pole, led the race for 18 out of 200 laps but then had to stop for a new rear tire, and finished 2nd to Gordon Johncock driving a rear engined Gerhardt-Offy indy car.
In the 1967 Indianapolis 500, Parnelli Jones' turbine car was expected to easily defeat the field of piston engines. Race Summary This unexpected 2 day event began with gray skies but the race was underway as Parnelli Jones (the 6th qualifer in the race is in first place before half a lap with Gurney Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones (born August 12, 1933 in Texarkana Arkansas) is a retired American racing driver and racecar owner A turbine is a rotary Engine that extracts Energy from a Fluid flow A piston is a component of Reciprocating engines Pumps and Gas compressors It is located in a cylinder and is made gas-tight by Piston Jones lapped the field, but his car expired with a few laps left in the race. Foyt had to weave through five wrecked cars down the final front stretch to win the race, a race that took two days to complete due to an initial first day rain delay.
In the 1977 Indianapolis 500, Foyt ran out of fuel, and had to make up around 32 seconds on Gordon Johncock. Results of the 1977 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Sunday May 29, 1977. Gordon Johncock (born 5 August 1937, Coldwater Michigan) is a former racing driver best known as a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 Foyt made up 1. 5 to 2 seconds per lap by turning up his turbo boost, which risks destroying the engine. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. Johncock's own engine expired just as Foyt had closed to within eight seconds back after both drivers' final pit stops, and Foyt passed for the win. In motorsports a pit stop is where a racing Vehicle stops in the pits during a race for refuelling new Tires repairs mechanical adjustments
He won at the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 4 times, in 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977. He was the first driver to do so. The feat has since been matched by Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991). Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a former American automobile racing driver the younger brother of Bobby Rick Ravon Mears (born December 3, 1951 in Wichita Kansas) is a retired American race car driver Of his 67 career championship car race victories, twelve (12) were won at Trenton (NJ) Speedway.
Stock car career
USAC Stock Car
He was the champion in USAC's stock car in 1968, 1978, and 1979. He finished second in 1963 and 1969, and third in 1970. [4]
NASCAR
Foyt only needed 10 races to get his first NASCAR victory. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Richard Petty dominated the 1964 Firecracker 400 until he went out with engine problems. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona is a 160 lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held on the first Saturday night of July Foyt swapped the lead with Bobby Isaac for the final 50 laps of the summer event at the Daytona International Speedway. Bobby Isaac ( August 1, 1932 – August 14, 1977) is a former NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) Series champion Daytona International Speedway is a Superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Foyt passed Isaac on the final lap to win the race.
The track doctor at a 1965 Riverside International Raceway race pronounced Foyt dead at the scene of a severe crash, but fellow driver Parnelli Jones revived him after seeing movement. Riverside International Raceway (Sometimes known as RIR or Riverside Raceway) was a Race track or road course in Riverside California Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones (born August 12, 1933 in Texarkana Arkansas) is a retired American racing driver and racecar owner Foyt suffered severe chest injuries, a broken back, and a fractured ankle. Footage of his flipping #00 Ford, owned by Holman Moody, is featured in the final scene of the movie Redline 7000. Holman and Moody form Holman Moody John Holman was hired in 1952 by Clay Smith and Bill Stroppe to drive their parts truck to each leg of the 1952 Mexican Road Race
Foyt ran out of gas near the end of the 1971 Daytona 500, and Petty passed him for the win. The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. Foyt again had the car to beat in the 1972 Daytona 500, but this time succeeded in a dominating performance. Only three drivers led during the race.
Foyt won the 1971 and 1972 races at the Ontario Motor Speedway for Wood Brothers Racing. The Ontario Motor Speedway (located in Ontario California) was a 2 Wood Brothers Racing is a United States auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Craftsman Truck Series. The track was shaped like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway Indiana (an Enclave of Indianapolis) in the United States, is the home of the The 1972 race was his last NASCAR win.
Career summary
- Foyt drove in the Indianapolis 500 for 35 consecutive years, winning it four times (the first of only three to do so).
- Foyt is the only driver to win the Indy 500 in both front and rear-engined cars, winning twice with both configurations.
- He is the only person to record victories in the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500 stock car race, the 24 Hours of Daytona (twice, with co-driver Bob Wollek), the 24 Hours of Le Mans international sports car endurance race in Le Mans, France, as well as the 12 Hours of Sebring (his last major professional win, in 1985, with co-driver Bob Wollek). The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. The Rolex 24 at Daytona (frequently referred to by its historical title the 24 Hours of Daytona) is a 24-hour sports car Endurance race held annually at Robert "Bob" Wollek ( 4 November 1943 – March 16 2001) nicknamed "Brilliant Bob" was a race car driver from Strasbourg The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, Le Mans (ləmɑ̃ in French) is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Foyt had never competed in European sports-car racing or driven at LeMans prior to his 1967 winning performance in a Ford GT40 co-driven by Dan Gurney. While being sprayed with champagne on the podium, he is reported to have asked "Do I win Rookie Of The Year?"
- He also has 41 USAC Stock Car wins and 50 Sprint Car, Midget, and Dirt Champ Car wins.
- He has won 12 total major driving championships in various categories.
- His USAC wins tally is a record 138 (The late Rich Vogler is second with 132. Rich Vogler (born July 26 1950, Chicago Illinois &ndash died July 21 1990, Salem Indiana) was a champion sprint )
- Foyt won the 1976 and 1977 IROC championships. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays
- Foyt won 7 NASCAR races, including the 1972 Daytona 500. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States.
- Foyt holds the closed course speed record driving the Oldsmobile Aerotech at an average speed of over 250 MPH. The Oldsmobile Aerotechs were a series of experimental high-speed vehicles created between 1987 and 1992 incorporating the latest in performance technology with the intention of breaking
- Despite having won more USAC sanctioned events than any other driver Foyt never won a CART sanctioned event. The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis
Awards
- Foyt was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2000. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to Auto racing either as a driver owner 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
- Foyt was named to NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers list in 1998. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is a list of NASCAR drivers In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration NASCAR gathered a panel to select "The
- He was named to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1990. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum is a Hall of Fame and museum for sprint car drivers
- He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America as the only open wheel driver in the first class of 1989. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a Hall of Fame and museum in Novi Michigan for American motorsports legends
- He was inducted in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 1988. The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame and museum for midget cars.
Indianapolis 500 records
Foyt has numerous career records at the Indianapolis 500: the first of to date three drivers to win a record four times, the most consecutive and career starts (35), most races led (13), most times led during the career (39), and most competitive laps and miles during a career (4,909 laps, 12,272. 5 miles).
Car owner
While an active driver, Foyt entered into a longtime partnership with Kalamazoo, Michigan businessman Jim Gilmore, and raced under the Gilmore-Foyt Racing name for many years. Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975 in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England) is a Motor racing driver currently racing The 91st Indianapolis 500 ran on Sunday May 27, 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. AJ Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and formerly NASCAR.
After retiring as a driver, he continued his involvement in racing as a car owner of A. J. Foyt Enterprises in the CART series, then the Indy Racing League (IRL) and NASCAR. AJ Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and formerly NASCAR. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States.
Scott Sharp took a share of the 1996 Indy Racing League (IRL) title. Scott Sharp (born February 14, 1968 in Norwalk Connecticut) is an American race car driver in the American Le Mans Series. The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series.
Kenny Bräck won the 1998 IRL title in Foyt's car. Kenneth "Kenny" Brack (born March 21, 1966 in Arvika, Värmland) is a Race car driver from Sweden. Bräck won the 1999 Indianapolis 500 in Foyt's car, putting Foyt in the winner's circle at Indy for the fifth time. The 1999 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday May 30, 1999. The current driver for his IRL team, A.J. Foyt Enterprises, is Darren Manning. AJ Foyt Enterprises is a racing team in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and formerly NASCAR. Darren Manning (born April 30, 1975 in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England) is a Motor racing driver currently racing
On June 7, 1997, Foyt (as an owner) was involved in an incident that helped shape the history of the Indy Racing League and added to his reputation as a man of little patience. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar One of his drivers, Billy Boat, had been declared the winner of the inaugural IRL race at Texas Motor Speedway that had been held that night, and his other driver, Davey Hamilton, had come in second. William "Billy" Leonard Boat (born February 2, 1966 in Phoenix Arizona) is a former American open wheel driver who raced in the Indy Racing Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U Davey Hamilton (born June 13, 1962 in Nampa Idaho) is a race car driver in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series. However, driver Arie Luyendyk disputed Boat's win, claiming that he was in the lead when a scoring error by USAC (who had scored all IRL races up until that time) gave Boat the checkered flag. Arie Luyendyk, originally Arie Luijendijk (born September 21, 1953) is a Dutch auto racing driver twice winner of the Indianapolis The United States Automobile Club (USAC is an Open-wheel Auto racing sanctioning body When Luyendyk entered victory lane after the race to confront TMS general manager Eddie Gossage about the finish uttering obscenities, an irate Foyt approached the Dutch-born Luyendyk from behind and slapped and shoved him into tulips (ironically given Luyendyk's Dutch heritage). Luyendyk then requested a review of the race; a few days later, USAC reversed its position and declared Luyendyk the winner; Foyt kept the victory lane-awarded trophy. Following the controversy, the IRL relieved USAC of the scoring duties for its events.
Family
A. J. is the grandfather of A. J. Foyt IV. Anthony Joseph Foyt IV (born May 25, 1984 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American race car driver who has competed in the A. J. is the grandfather and adoptive father of Larry Foyt. Adoption is the act of legally placing a child with a Parent or parents other than those to whom they were born Larry Joseph Roberds Foyt is a former NASCAR driver and IRL driver He is also the godfather of driver John Andretti. John Andretti (born March 12, 1963 in Bethlehem Pennsylvania) is an American race car driver
Indy 500 results
Indy 500 Qualifying Results
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FIA World Championship career summary
The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. A. J. Foyt participated in 3 World Championship races. He had no poles, wins, or podium finishes. He accumulated a total of 0 championship points.
References
- ^ a b Biography at the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
- ^ HISD Connect - Alumni Houston Independent School District
- ^ Foyt, A. J. Microsoft Encarta
- ^ "USAC Stock Car Championship History", ultimateracinghistory. The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame and museum for midget cars. com, Retrieved September 7, 2007
External links
- Biography
- Official team owner website
- Biography at official website
- A. J. Foyt photos
- A.J. Foyt: King of the Indy 500
- International Motorsports Hall of Fame page
- A.J. Foyt's IROC and NASCAR driving career at racing-reference.info
| Preceded by Bobby Unser |
IROC Champion IROC III (1976), IROC IV (1977) |
Succeeded by Al Unser |
| Preceded by Bruce McLaren Chris Amon |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1967 with: Dan Gurney |
Succeeded by Pedro Rodriguez Lucien Bianchi |
| Preceded by Jim Rathmann |
Indianapolis 500 Winner 1961 |
Succeeded by Rodger Ward |
| Preceded by Parnelli Jones |
Indianapolis 500 Winner 1964 |
Succeeded by Jim Clark |
| Preceded by Graham Hill |
Indianapolis 500 Winner 1967 |
Succeeded by Bobby Unser |
| Preceded by Johnny Rutherford |
Indianapolis 500 Winner 1977 |
Succeeded by Al Unser |
| Preceded by Richard Petty |
Daytona 500 Winner 1972 |
Succeeded by Richard Petty |
| Wood Brothers Racing | |
| Sprint Cup drivers | Bill Elliott (21) | Jon Wood (#21) |
| Craftsman Truck Series drivers | Jon Wood (#21) | Keven Wood (#21) |
| Development drivers | Marcos Ambrose | Jonathan Cash | Jon Wes Townley |
| Owners | Glen Wood | Wood Brothers |
| Notable former drivers | Donnie Allison | Neil Bonnett | A. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Robert William "Bobby" Unser (born February 20, 1934 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a retired U The third year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1975 to 1976. The fourth year of IROC competition took place over three weekends in 1976 to 1977. Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a former American automobile racing driver the younger brother of Bobby Early life As an eleven year old McLaren contracted a disease in his hip which left his left leg shorter than the right Early life Chris Amon was born in Bulls, New Zealand as the only child of wealthy sheep-owner Ngaio Amon The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 heures du Mans) is the world's oldest sports car Endurance race and one of the most famous and influential in The 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 35th Grand Prix of Endurance and took place on June 10 and 11, 1967. Daniel Sexton Gurney (born April 13, 1931) is an American racing driver race car constructor and team owner Pedro Rodríguez ( 18 January 1940 &ndash 11 July 1971) was a Mexican Grand Prix motor racing driver Lucien Bianchi ( November 10 1934 - March 30 1969) born Luciano Bianchi, was a Belgian Racing driver who raced Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16 1928 from Alhambra California) is a former American race car driver who won the Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Rodger Ward ( January 10, 1921 &ndash July 5, 2004) was an American Racecar driver who won the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones (born August 12, 1933 in Texarkana Arkansas) is a retired American racing driver and racecar owner Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Jim (or Jimmy) Clark OBE ( 4 March, 1936 &ndash 7 April, 1968) was a Scottish Formula One Norman Graham Hill ( February 15, 1929 – November 29, 1975) was a British racing driver and two-time Formula One World Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Robert William "Bobby" Unser (born February 20, 1934 in Colorado Springs Colorado) is a retired U Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a former American automobile racing driver the younger brother of Bobby Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series Wood Brothers Racing is a United States auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Craftsman Truck Series. William Clyde Elliott (born October 8, 1955 in Dawsonville Georgia) is a part-time driver and former champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Jon Wood (born October 25, 1981) in Stuart Virginia, is a NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing. Jon Wood (born October 25, 1981) in Stuart Virginia, is a NASCAR driver for Wood Brothers Racing. A Driver development program is a program used by racing teams to develop younger drivers Marcos Ambrose (born September 1, 1976 in Launceston Tasmania) is an Australian racing driver Glen Wood (July 18 1925) is a former NASCAR driver from Stuart VA Wood Brothers Racing is a United States auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and Craftsman Truck Series. Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison (born September 7, 1939 in Miami Florida) is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/ Winston Lawrence Neil Bonnett ( July 30, 1946 - February 11, 1994) was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over J. Foyt | Dale Jarrett | Kyle Petty | Morgan Shepherd | Michael Waltrip | Cale Yarborough |
| Partnerships & Alliances | JTG Racing | Roush Fenway Racing |
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