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- A.J. Foyt - They called him “Super Tex.” Houston native A.J. Foyt earned that nickname with wins in stock cars, sports cars and sprint cars. But Foyt’s greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he took four checkered flags as a driver and one more as a team owner. Foyt shares his thoughts on Indy, Le Mans, and the many drivers and cars he raced in his long career.
- June 14, 2017
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A.J. Foyt
They called him “Super Tex.” Houston native A.J. Foyt earned that nickname with wins in stock cars, sports cars and sprint cars. But Foyt’s greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he took four checkered flags as a driver and one more as a team owner. Foyt shares his thoughts on Indy, Le Mans, and the many drivers and cars he raced in his long career.
- "Foyt's First 500," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Foyt's First 500," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- A.J. Foyt Driving on Dirt Track, undated photograph - A.J. Foyt began racing midget cars in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks. He won the Indianapolis 500 four times. Foyt and co-driver Dan Gurney drove the Ford Mark IV to victory at Le Mans in 1967. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- circa 1980
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A.J. Foyt Driving on Dirt Track, undated photograph
A.J. Foyt began racing midget cars in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks. He won the Indianapolis 500 four times. Foyt and co-driver Dan Gurney drove the Ford Mark IV to victory at Le Mans in 1967. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, 24 Hours of Daytona, and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- A.J. Foyt at the Motor Trend 500 in 1969 -
- February 01, 1969
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A.J. Foyt at the Motor Trend 500 in 1969
- A. J. Foyt at Indianapolis 500, May 1963 - A.J. Foyt enjoyed an incredible 40-year driving career in open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing. He won the Daytona 500 (1972) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1967), but he is best known for his four wins at the Indianapolis 500 (1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977). Foyt started in 35 consecutive Indy 500 races from 1958 to 1992.
- May 01, 1963
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A. J. Foyt at Indianapolis 500, May 1963
A.J. Foyt enjoyed an incredible 40-year driving career in open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing. He won the Daytona 500 (1972) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1967), but he is best known for his four wins at the Indianapolis 500 (1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977). Foyt started in 35 consecutive Indy 500 races from 1958 to 1992.
- "Mechanics," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Mechanics," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- "Safety," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Safety," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- "Designing," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Designing," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- "Advice," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Advice," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- "Mark IV," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008 - A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.
- January 09, 2009
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"Mark IV," Clip from Interview with A.J. Foyt, August 18, 2008
A.J. Foyt earned victories in sprint cars, sports cars, and stock cars. But his greatest achievements were at the Indianapolis 500, where he became the first driver to win the race four times: in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977. He earned a fifth Indy 500 win, as a team owner, in 1999. The Henry Ford interviewed Foyt in 2009.