A.J. Foyt – Connecting the Dots from A.J.'s 1958 Debut to Indy 500 Immortality

Описание: Discover the incredible thread that ties racing legend A.J. Foyt — forever known as Super Tex — to the very beginnings of the Indianapolis 500.
From his rookie debut at Indy in 1958, where he navigated the chaotic early laps and a dramatic spin-out, to becoming the first four-time winner (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977), Foyt's career spans an era of massive change in open-wheel racing.
Just weeks after his breakthrough 1961 Indy 500 victory, A.J. appeared on the classic TV game show "I've Got a Secret" alongside Ray Harroun — the winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911. In that unforgettable moment, the past and future of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing literally shared the stage.
Even today, the legacy lives on: Although A.J. retired from driving decades ago, A.J. Foyt Racing remains a proud competitor in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, fielding entries and even expanding into INDY NXT development programs for 2026 and beyond.
Steve Zautke pulls it all together — connecting the dots from the first Indy 500 to the modern era through the unbreakable spirit of Super Tex.
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