Foyt lives in Hockley, Texas. Although he is retired from racing as a driver, Foyt remains active in the sport as a team owner, through A. J. Foyt Enterprises and Team Conseco. While team ownership initially meant Indy cars, in 2000 Foyt formed a NASCAR Winston Cup team, which is based in Mooresville, North Carolina. Foyt's youngest son, Larry, is in charge of this team. Foyt continues to promote the Indy Racing League (IRL), which is attracting an increasing number of drivers away from the rival Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART). One of the newest IRL drivers is Foyt's grandson, A. J. Foyt IV. Foyt is also on the board of directors of Riverway Bank and Service Corporation International, the nation's largest funeral service business.
FAQs
How many children does A.J. Foyt have? ›
Unlike many racers, Foyt was a skilled mechanic, and early in his career he built many of his own cars. In 1955 he married Lucy Zarr, his high school sweetheart; they had three children.
What are some fun facts about A.J. Foyt? ›Foyt is the only driver to win the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Foyt was named one of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers.
Who is A.J. Foyt's wife? ›Personal life. In 1955, Foyt married Lucy Zarr, of River Oaks, remaining together for more than 68 years, until Lucy's death on April 5, 2023.
Who are A.J. Foyt's drivers today? ›good across the board, to add another aspect to where the driver can make a difference is huge.” seems to be doing its job quite well, and I think that's just a testament to the 20,000+ miles that we've put into the car.” AJ Foyt Racing is with Sting Ray Robb and Santino Ferrucci.
How long was A.J. Foyt married to his wife? ›Lucy, his beloved wife for nearly 68 years, died last month. For Foyt, now 88, the prospect of mortality has finally become inescapable. And few have had so many escapes. Foyt was retired when he suffered two near-fatal attacks by killer bees, one sending him into shock.
How many times did A.J. Foyt won the Indy 500? ›A.J. Foyt: My Indy 500 Wins 'Were a Hell of a Lot More Racing Than What They're Doing Today' A.J. Foyt either previously owned or still owns most Indy car open-wheel records, the most notable of his being the first of four eventual drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 four different times (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977).
Has A.J. Foyt won the Indy 500 as a car owner? ›Foyt won his first Indianapolis 500 three years later and became the first person to win the race four times after winning in 1961, 1964, 1967 and 1977. Foyt would also win the race as a team owner in 1999. Though Foyt was a talented IndyCar driver, he also enjoyed success in multiple disciplines of racing.
Was A.J. Foyt in Cannonball Run? ›George Furth's character is referred to as Arthur J. Foyt in reference to race car driver A.J. Foyt. However, the character is credited as A. F. Foyt.
When did A.J. Foyt stop racing? ›With codriver Dan Gurney, Foyt won the Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance, a 24-hour sports-car endurance race, in 1967. Foyt also earned numerous titles in sprint, midget, and dirt car competitions. In 1993 he retired from professional driving but remained involved with the sport as owner of a racing team.
Where is A.J. Foyt Ranch? ›1,000 acres of prime ranch land owned by legendary race car driver A.J. Foyt. Located in Kinney County near Brackettville, Texas, this property is mostly encompassed by miles of high fence to contain the various wildlife that roams freely inside the ranch.
Is Larry Foyt AJ's son? ›
Lawrence Joseph Roberds Foyt (born February 22, 1977) is an American former NASCAR and IndyCar driver. He is the biological grandson and adopted son of A. J. Foyt, and a biological cousin (and uncle by adoption) of A. J. Foyt IV.
Has anyone won Daytona 500 and Indy 500? ›A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti are the only drivers to have won both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. Both drivers also won the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Foyt won four editions of the Indianapolis 500, and collected seven open-wheel titles and a 24 Hours of Le Mans win.
How many NASCAR races did A.J. Foyt win? ›Foyt made 128 NASCAR Cup Series starts over 30 years, including at least three races every season from 1963-77. More importantly, he was competitive in almost all of them. He won seven races and finished in the top 10 36 times, a 28% rate.
Does A.J. Foyt have a race team? ›Indycar Racing Team | AJ Foyt Racing | United States.
What number did A.J. Foyt drive? ›NASCAR Car Numbers for A.J. Foyt
| Car Number | Races | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASCAR Car #14 | 42 |
| 2 | NASCAR Car #51 | 16 |
| 3 | NASCAR Car #28 | 14 |
| 4 | NASCAR Car #27 | 12 |
Ernie Irvan was born on 13 January 1959 in Salinas, California, USA. He is an actor, known for NASCAR on CBS (1960), Racin' for a Livin' (2006) and NASCAR on TBS Superstation (1983). He has been married to Kim Baker since 21 November 1992. They have two children.
Who is Lucy Foyt? ›Lucy Foyt and A.J. Foyt were married in 1955.