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Carlos Munoz and Conor Daly Join AJ Foyt Racing
WALLER, Texas Nov. 15, 2016—The times they are a changin’ at AJ Foyt Racing.
Two young drivers, Carlos Munoz and Conor Daly, have been hired to drive the No. 14 and No. 4 (not 41) ABC Supply Dallaras in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The No. 4 team will be based in A.J. Foyt’s Speedway, Indiana race shop.
One aspect that isn’t changing is the team’s red, white and blue colors because sponsor ABC Supply has renewed its contract with the Texas-based team for another two years. The 2017 season will be the 13th consecutive season that America’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing has sponsored AJ Foyt Racing, making ABC Supply the longest active primary sponsor among teams in the Verizon IndyCar Series.
“As we celebrate our 35th anniversary at ABC Supply, we are very happy to be continuing our relationship with AJ Foyt Racing,” said Keith Rozolis, ABC Supply Co. Inc. president and chief executive officer. “They’ve been part of the ABC team since 2005, and our associates and customers look forward to watching Carlos and Conor compete and win in 2017.”
Hiring new drivers, adding to the team’s staff, setting up shop in Indiana and moving part of the team there has made Team President Larry Foyt and his Team Director George Klotz very busy these days.
“It's been a busy off season, which to me is a great thing,” Foyt said. “There are many moving parts as we grow and continue to strengthen our weaknesses as a team. It's wonderful to continue our relationship with ABC Supply and adding two young and fast drivers is exciting for our program. I can't remember a time when the Verizon IndyCar Series has been this competitive from top to bottom, so we know we have to work around the clock this winter to meet our goals before the season starts. We've had a great deal of changes in a short amount of time, but the team is committed and the group as a whole is moving in the same direction. I'm looking for this positive momentum to translate to on-track results.”
Munoz will drive the flagship No. 14 ABC Supply Dallara. The 24-year-old Colombian, who has finished second in two of his four IndyCar starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ranked 10th in the final point standings this year. In 53 IndyCar starts, the Key Biscayne, Fla. resident has amassed one victory (Detroit), one pole (Texas), and 23 Top-10s (including seven podiums).
“I am really excited about this new chapter in my professional career,” Munoz said. “I’m looking forward to driving the No. 14 car, which has so much history, and working with Larry and his dad A.J., who is a legend in auto racing. One of my main goals is to be an Indy 500 champion and I know they want to win another one so hopefully we can do it together. It is a whole new package for AJ Foyt Racing in 2017 plus the team is adding some new personnel, and we will be pushing hard to be competitive every time out. I can’t wait to get started.”
Daly returns to the ABC Supply team to drive the No. 4 ABC Supply car. After making his IndyCar debut in the 2013 Indianapolis 500 driving for Foyt, the second-generation driver added 21 more races to his IndyCar resume driving for other teams. Daly’s father is Derek Daly who competed in Formula One and then the IndyCar Series for over a decade. As a rookie in his first full IndyCar season this year, the 24-year-old posted some impressive finishes, including second at Detroit and fourth at Watkins Glen (N.Y.). In 22 starts, he has six Top-10 finishes and has led 68 laps.
“I am thrilled to be reunited with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2017 Verizon Indycar Series season,” Daly said. “A.J. and Larry were the ones who gave me my first chance at not only getting in an IndyCar for a test at Sebring but also the greatest race in the world, the Indianapolis 500 in 2013. Now we get an opportunity to compete as a team for the full season and I couldn’t be happier. It will also be very special to me as an American to be in a red, white and blue ABC Supply machine. This will be a great opportunity for me to continue building my IndyCar career and I can’t thank A.J., Larry and ABC Supply Company enough for believing in a young American to deliver for them.”
The move to Indianapolis of the No. 4 team marks the first time that AJ Foyt Racing will base a team there after Foyt purchased the property on Main Street in October, 2014. Another first for the team is carrying the number 4 on a full-time entry in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The number 4 has significance for Foyt as he became the first four-time winner of the Indy 500, but it also holds significance for Daly, whose step-father (and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President) Doug Boles was a founding partner and co-owner of Panther Racing which fielded the No. 4 car. Boles served as chief operating officer from 1997 to 2006.
“I always grew up cheering on the number 4 no matter who was driving it. The number means a lot to my family and I can’t wait to wear it proudly,” Daly said when he learned of the number change to his car.
“Both of our drivers are very young and they’ve got their whole future ahead of them,” said team owner A.J. Foyt, who turns 82 in January. “I’m looking forward to being a part of that future.”
The future looks bright for the rising young stars and the venerable IndyCar team. Indeed, the times they are a changin’.
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About ABC Supply
ABC Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing in the United States and one of the nation's largest distributors of siding, windows and other select exterior and interior building products, tools and related supplies. Headquartered in Beloit, Wis., ABC Supply was founded by Ken and Diane Hendricks in 1982. The company has more than 700 locations and other facilities in 49 states and is dedicated exclusively to serving professional contractors. ABC Supply has distinguished itself by following a simple guiding principle – take care of contractors better than any other distributor. It accomplishes this by being a “people-first” company that treats its associates with respect and gives them the tools they need to succeed. As a 10-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award, ABC Supply is one of only three companies in the world to have earned this honor every year since its inception in 2007. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com.
Foyts compete in Indy Legends Charity Vintage Pro/Am race
INDIANAPOLIS -- A.J. Foyt IV and Larry Foyt competed in the Indy Legends Charity Vintage Pro/Am Race which was the headliner of the SVRA Brickyard Invitational at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last Saturday, (June 18th).
Foyt IV finished on the podium with a third place finish in class driving the 1967 Z-28 Camaro owned by his amateur co-driver Charles Bentley. Paul Tracy and Davey Hamilton along with their co-drivers finished first and second in the same class.
'I had an absolute blast the entire weekend with my family at IMS for the SVRA pro am,' said Foyt IV. 'The owner of my car Chuck was a heck of a guy and a skilled driver on the track as well. He has a very fast car and I could tell that he wanted to win or at least get on the podium. It was awesome to see Chuck's excitement about the finish so that made my weekend.'
Larry Foyt finished fifth in class in the 1969 Chevy Corvette roadster with co-driver Kirk Blaha.
'I had a wonderful time hanging out at the SVRA event and driving a beautiful 1969 corvette with Kirk and Rick Blaha,' said Foyt, who is currently president of A.J. Foyt Enterprises. 'They were very welcoming and helpful and the car was prepared flawlessly by the PR Motorsports team. Being at the event took me back to being a kid around the speedway enjoying a stress free time with racers and friends.'
The progeny of A.J. Foyt enjoyed the busman's holiday which featured mostly drivers who competed in the Indianapolis 500 paired with an amateur driver. Interestingly, 12 of the pro drivers in the 34-car field drove for Foyt at some point in their careers.
The 40-minute competition was comprised of American muscle cars which raced on the Speedway's 2.43-mile Grand Prix road course. The cars were 1963 to 1972 vintage Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs of the 'Group 6' SVRA class.
Ray's Trash Service Signs on as Associate Sponsor of No. 35 A.J. Foyt Tribute Car
INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2016) – Standing the test of time. It took over 50 years, but two family-operated businesses will be working together in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Ray’s Trash Service will be joining AJ Foyt Racing as an associate sponsor on the No. 35 Alfe Heat Treating Honda driven by Alex Tagliani in the epic event.
The No. 35 car is carrying a black and orange livery to pay homage to Foyt’s legendary driving career at the Brickyard where he qualified and started in 35 races…27 of which were in either orange or black cars.
Ray’s Trash Service has been serving the Indianapolis community since 1965, the same year that A.J. Foyt started his IndyCar team. Ironically, they chose the same unique color for their vehicles –orange or as Foyt says, “Poppy Red.”
"Ray's Trash Service is proud to sponsor Alex Tagliani and the number 35 car,” said Nevada Matthews, vice-president of Ray’s Trash Services Inc. “Thanks to AJ Foyt Racing for allowing us to celebrate this historical 100th running of the Indy 500 while Ray's celebrates over 50 years in business. We are honored to be participating in such a legendary Indianapolis event with such a legendary IndyCar driver like A.J."
“We appreciate the support of Ray’s Trash Services Inc. and the opportunity to introduce them to the world’s fastest race as part of our team. We’ll do our best to make it a memorable experience for them,” said Team President Larry Foyt.
The associate sponsorship will mark the company’s first foray into motorsports as a team sponsor but not their first association with the Foyts. The Foyt Wine Vault on Main Street in Speedway utilizes their services and has since construction began on the Vault over two years ago.
The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast live Sunday, May 29th by ABC-TV with the pre-race show starting at 11 a.m. ET.
About Ray’s Trash Services Inc. Ray's Trash Service is a family-operated business that has been serving the Indianapolis community with a wide variety of waste services since 1965. They provide waste removal and recycling at residential, commercial, industrial, and construction properties. They also offer document destruction, disaster cleanup, land clearing, and demolition.
Alfe Heat Treating Set To Unveil No. 35 “Tribute to A.J. Foyt” IndyCar
WALLER, Texas April 28, 2016
You’ve seen the pictures but on Tuesday, May 10th, Alfe Heat Treating will host a private unveiling of its No. 35 “Tribute to A.J. Foyt” IndyCar for the media at the Foyt Wine Vault in Speedway, Ind.
Honoree A.J. Foyt and his No. 35 driver Alex Tagliani, the 2011 Indianapolis 500 pole winner, will be joined by Kurt Westman, founder and CEO of Alfe Heat Treating, Larry Foyt, president of A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Inc. plus Takuma Sato and Jack Hawksworth, drivers of the ABC Supply Hondas, of which Alfe Heat Treating is an associate sponsor.
Race fans can enter a contest on Facebook to win a Ticket for Two to the “35 Unveiling” on May 10th plus two tickets to the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indy on May 14th so they can see the No. 35 Alfe Heat Treating Honda in action in the fifth event of the Verizon IndyCar Series.
“We want to honor the fans of IndyCar and A.J. Foyt by inviting them to partake in a special event with us and share in the excitement surrounding the 100th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” said Ryan Westman, regional sales manager and director of motorsports for Alfe Heat Treating.
Foyts Join SVRA Lineup for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS April 7, 2016--The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) announced that the Foyt name, one of the most famous in auto racing history, will race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway again during the Brickyard Invitational, June 16-19. Larry Foyt, son of the great A.J. Foyt, and A.J. Foyt IV, the revered champion’s grandson, will once again be on the gird at the Brickyard for the feature event of the SVRA weekend – the “Indy Legends” Charity Pro-Am.
“I heard last year that young A.J. was asking about our event,” said SVRA President and CEO Tony Parella. “I did not waste a moment reaching out to him. When we found out Larry was interested too, everyone at the SVRA was thrilled. The Foyt name is pure gold in auto racing and we are honored to have them join us.”
The Pro-Am feature the Foyts will race in is a 40-minute competition of American muscle cars on the Speedway’s 2.43-mile Grand Prix road course on Saturday, June 18. The cars are 1963 to 1972 vintage Corvettes, Camaros and Mustangs of the “Group 6” SVRA class. This year’s event is attracting new and exciting names, including a new twist, called the “Garage 34” promoter’s option that brings NASCAR stars Bill Elliott and Ray Evernham into the field. The Unser cousins, Al Jr., Robby and Johnny are already entered and numerous other Indianapolis 500 veterans will be announced in the coming weeks. Professionals will be paired with amateur drivers, splitting stints at the wheel at their discretion.
AJ IV is a six-time starter in the Indianapolis 500 from 2003 to 2010. He holds the record as the youngest driver to start the classic at just 19. A versatile driver, he got his start as a nine-year-old in Junior Dragsters, winning two titles. After that experience he raced karts during his teenage years. From there he began racing SCCA formula cars, taking the Southwest Regional Championship in 2001 and finishing third in the national championship. Those accomplishments earned him SCCA rookie-of-the-year. Also in 2001 he finished second in the feature event of the World Karting Association’s Dirt World Championships at Daytona. After getting a taste of USAC Silver Crown racing he stepped up to grandfather A.J. Foyt’s Infiniti Pro Series team in 2002. That series was the equivalent of today’s Indy Lights and Foyt took four impressive wins to close out the season championship. The following year he raced for his grandfather in the Indianapolis 500. During his Indy car career he also raced for Vision Racing, securing that team’s best-ever finish with a third place at Kentucky Speedway in 2007. Foyt also raced in NASCAR Busch (now Xfinity) and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Larry Foyt is currently president of A.J. Foyt Enterprises, which includes his legendary father’s racing operations. The three-time Indianapolis 500 starter is also a founding partner with AJ IV in the relatively new venture, Foyt Family Wines. He began his racing career in karting in 1993 and by 1996 was a Texas state champion. In 1997 he began racing Formula 2000 and won two SCCA races in 1999. He raced stock cars with the American Speed Association in 2000, scoring several top-five finishes. By 2001 he was racing in the NASCAR Busch Series and moved full-time into the top-tier Cup competition in 2003. He also raced with ARCA and NASCAR trucks. By 2006 after his final Indianapolis 500 the Texas Christian University graduate began to take on more management responsibility at A.J. Foyt Enterprises. He exceled there and by 2007 was appointed team manager. The team’s breakthrough victory with driver Takuma Sato at the famous Long Beach Grand Prix in 2013 was a testimony to his management abilities. In 2015 he ascended to the company’s presidency.
Phoenix Trophy named for Foyt
By Kate Guerra, INDYCAR Staff
Published March 30 on INDYCAR.COM
PHOENIX--A.J. Foyt's legendary racing career was almost done in by the streets of Phoenix nearly 60 years ago.
Before he became an Indy car legend, a relatively unknown Foyt drove from his home in Houston to Phoenix to meet with crew chief Clint Brawner in 1957.
Brawner’s driver, Jimmy Bryan, had just quit the team after winning his third Indy car championship in four years. Despite the success, Bryan was frustrated the team couldn’t capture the elusive Indianapolis 500 victory, so Foyt was called up for an interview.
All Foyt had to do was find Brawner's home.
The eventual four-time Indianapolis 500 champion was lost amidst Phoenix’s matrix of avenues and streets, which alternate depending on what side of the city you are on.
“My heart was beating so bad,” Foyt said. “Man, I got a chance to go to Indy and I can’t even find the man’s house.”
Eventually that fateful meeting happened, and Foyt began his relationship with Brawner that led to his first opportunity to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and kickstarted his illustrious career. That tenure included winning the inaugural Indy car race at Phoenix International Raceway in 1964.
Foyt joined Phoenix Raceway president Bryan Sperber, Hulman and Co. CEO Mark Miles and Verizon IndyCar Series drivers Graham Rahal and Ed Carpenter for a ceremony to unveil the A.J. Foyt Champions Trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix on April 2.
The stainless steel trophy features a photo-etched image of Foyt’s face with his signature engraved underneath. The base is made of Grand Canyon onyx, which is found in a local Phoenix quarry.
“It’s an honor (to have the trophy named after me),” Foyt said. “I wish I was younger and able to go out with these guys and compete for it, but I’m not.”
Alfe Heat Treating to Sponsor Third AJ Foyt Racing Entry for the “Indy Double”
No. 35 tribute livery will commemorate A.J. Foyt’s record 35 Indy 500 starts
WALLER, Texas March 17, 2016—Alfe Heat Treating will sponsor the No. 35 Honda Dallara to be driven by Alex Tagliani in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500, a.k.a. the Indy Double.
The number 35 was chosen to honor A.J. Foyt’s record 35 straight starts in the Indianapolis 500—from 1958 through 1992. The car’s livery will evoke memories of the black No. 14 Copenhagen cars that Foyt drove in the latter part of his legendary career.
“We chose the number 35 because it is the number of consecutive starts A.J. had at the Brickyard as well as being A.J.'s birth year, a lucky number,” said Kurt Westman, Founder and CEO of Alfe Heat Treating, Inc.
Tagliani, who competed in the Indy 500 last year in an Alfe Heat Treating-sponsored car and will again this year, will drive in the May 14th Angie’s List Grand Prix for the first time in his career which spans 203 IndyCar races over 16 seasons.
“We are happy to have Alex back as he did a great job for us last year, and we are hopeful for an even better performance this year!” Westman said.
“I feel very privileged and honored to be driving the Alfe Heat Treating Honda,” said Tagliani, who won the pole for the 2011 Indy 500. “Alfe is a great company and I met a lot of good people last year with their headquarters being so close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I’m very excited to be driving for the AJ Foyt Racing organization again. To be driving for them at the Speedway during the month of May is very special. The 100th Running of the Indy 500 will make it even more unique.
Tagliani last raced an IndyCar on the road and street circuits in 2013, when eight of the 14 events he drove in the Verizon IndyCar Series were either in the streets or on a road course.
“I’m looking forward to driving the Indy road course in an IndyCar—I’ve heard a lot of amazing things on the performance of the car,” Tagliani said. “It will be difficult because I haven’t driven an IndyCar on a road course in several years. Jumping in the car on a road course in something that is very new will be tough, but the positive is that I will be in the car for the month of May. Getting used to the guys and working with the team is very important if you want to maximize the performance of the driver, the team and the car. Hopefully we can do a good job for the whole Alfe team and everyone who has been so supportive of me like Sexton Properties and everyone I’ve been involved with at the Speedway over the last two years.”
This year will be the third straight year that Alfe Heat Treating has focused on a design that has meaning beyond the traditional sponsor-centric livery. In the 2014 Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the No. 41 car featured the retro-livery in “Foyt Poppy Red” in honor of Foyt’s record-setting Indy 500 victory in 1977. Last year, Dan Gurney’s No. 48 All American Eagle was selected as the design, dark-hued and complete with white racing stripes. Alex Tagliani drove it to a 17th place finish in the 500.
Additionally, Alfe Heat Treating returns for the sixth straight season as an associate sponsor of the team which fields the No. 14 and No. 41 ABC Supply Honda-Dallaras driven by Takuma Sato and Jack Hawksworth.
"We are very happy to be back with AJ Foyt Racing and we’re looking forward to a competitive 2016 racing season as an associate sponsor to the ABC Supply 14 and 41 cars,” Westman added. “We are glad to have Jack and Takuma back with the team. The Foyt team has been wonderful representatives for the Alfe brand, and we couldn't be more proud of them!”
“Alfe’s been a great associate sponsor for us,” said Foyt. “We couldn’t work with nicer people and they are always 100 percent behind the team, so I can’t ask for much more than that. It’s great that they want to recognize my 35 starts at Indy by choosing the number 35, and when I see that car looking like some of my old race cars, well that will be pretty special too. I hope the fans get a kick out of it.
“I’m glad to have Alex back in the car-- he did a great job last year—he even led the race,” Foyt added. “It was just for a couple laps, but still he led the race. We know he can run fast. Plus I think the crew will be a little more tuned up this year by doing two races instead of one.”
“It is good to have A.J. feeling better and back at the track along with ABC Supply and Alfe Heat Treating—to me, that sounds like a winning combination for AJ Foyt Racing," concluded Westman.
About Alfe Heat Treating, Inc.: Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alfe Heat Treating, Inc. is the largest commercial aluminum heat treating operation in the United States. The company operates plants throughout the Midwest serving aerospace, automotive, military, and commercial customers with both ferrous and non-ferrous facilities.
About Alex Tagliani: Tagliani, 43, is a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He lives outside the city with his wife Bronte and their young daughter Eva Rose who was born last Spring. Tagliani began his career in the IndyCar Series in 2000 and has raced an IndyCar in at least one race every year since. He has also competed in NASCAR’s Infinity Series, Camping World Truck Series, Pinty’s Series (Canadian stock cars), Rolex Grand Am Series and in the V8 Supercar Series.
A.J. Foyt Waves Green at Rolex 24;
ABC Supply Team Tests Updated Honda Aero Kit at Sebring
A.J. Foyt returned to action this past weekend to wave the green flag at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Jan. 30. It was his first time back at a race track since Iowa Speedway in July. Foyt, 81, was the honorary starter for the sports car race which he won in 1983 and 1985.
“It was a lot of fun being back at Daytona and seeing some old friends,” said Foyt, who was visibly impressed with the first-of-its-kind motorsports stadium. “Joie [Chitwood president of DIS] and his staff have done an incredible job here. I think Mr. France and Bill, Jr. would be very proud of what Daytona has become.”
Foyt then traveled to Sebring International Raceway Monday morning to see his ABC Supply Racing Hondas take to the track for the first time equipped with the updated Honda aero kit package.
Veteran driver Takuma Sato was pleased with the drivability of the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda.
“It was nice to be back in the car after a long off-season,” said Sato. “There was a lot to cover at our first test and generally the day went well despite losing some track time due to an electrical issue. It was particularly interesting since it was our first time testing the new Honda aero kit. It shows very positive signs and I was very comfortable with it. Also I now work with Raul Prados as my race engineer; he was my assistant engineer in 2013 and 2014, and the day with him went really well. We have a lot to learn with the 2016 spec car but the team made good progress. They did great preparation over the winter so I feel very positive about the rest of the pre-season tests.”
Teammate Jack Hawksworth thought the test was productive on many levels.
"It felt great to be back in the car again after such a long break and the weather conditions were great which allowed us the opportunity to have a productive day,” said Hawksworth, who turns 25 on February 28th. “There has been a big restructuring in the team over the winter so it was also very useful to see how the new people and structure was going to work.
“We had a big list of test items to get through on the ABC Supply Hondas, and despite some early morning teething issues, we were able to try a lot of things on both cars, aerodynamically and mechanically,” he continued. “I think we made some decent progress and we now have a good foundation to build on heading into the next pre-season test. There's a lot of work to be done still across the board but it certainly feels like we are now heading in the right direction, and that is certainly exciting."
The test gave drivers the opportunity to work in a racing environment with Team Director George Klotz who joined the team last fall. The engineering staff was enlarged and personnel were moved around due to new hires. This year, Prados, who was chief engineer on Hawksworth’s car in 2015, moves to Sato’s car. Dan Hobbs, who worked most recently at Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, joined the team in the off season and will be the chief engineer on Hawksworth’s car. Don Halliday returns for a fifth season but now in the role as Technical Director overseeing both engineers. Halliday was not at the test due to a family wedding.
"It was a good first test for the team,” said Team President Larry Foyt. “The engineers have worked very hard over the winter to come up with ideas to try to gain speed, and it was encouraging to see the results on track. Things are picking up quickly, and we will be almost non-stop right up to our first race in St. Petersburg. I'm excited to do more testing and see where we stack up compared to the competition."
In addition to two more private tests, and several shaker rig tests, the team will be at the Open Test at Phoenix International Raceway Feb. 26-27. The Verizon IndyCar Series kicks off their season with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 13.
HAPPY 80TH A.J.!
WALLER, TX January 16—A.J. Foyt did not take his 80th birthday lying down!
Hashtag SuperTex has been living up to his rep as one tough Texan. Despite an ongoing battle with post-op complications from his Nov. 12 heart operation and hand surgery Tuesday to remove a non-malignant tumor, he drove out to his race shop today to celebrate his birthday with his ABC Supply race team—which has almost doubled in size since his last visit in mid-December.
The team gathered round to sing Happy Birthday to him and he responded with “Y’all need to take some singing lessons!” (See video here)
It was apparent that he enjoyed the quiet celebration and the team appreciated the effort on his part and the opportunity to personally wish him a happy birthday.
Foyt has been receiving wonderful accolades all week long as the IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway PR staffs kicked it into high gear to make number 80 one of A.J.’s most memorable birthdays yet.
In addition to peppering social media with links to stories and creating the #SuperTex compilation of tweets from race drivers, race tracks and industry leaders here and abroad, the websites of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway featured special content saluting the motorsports icon.
Stories and photographic essays documenting Foyt’s incredible exploits have been appeared on the following websites of NBC Sports Network, ESPN, FoxSports, RoadandTrack, Racer, USAToday, IndyStar, and the Houston Chronicle (chron.com). The Verizon IndyCar app featured unique content as well.
Foyt spent most of the day receiving birthday wishes via his cell phone while his Houston household kept busy taking in gifts from all over including a bouquet of 25 roses from long-time friend Dan Gurney. Roger Penske was among those who called as well as former drivers Kenny Brack and George Snider (one of Foyt’s closest friends).
Texas Governor-elect Greg Abbott also took time to call his fellow Texan, saying, “I’m so proud of you, so proud that you’re a Texan and proud of what you’ve done. You’re a hero for us here in Texas and we’re thankful that we have you.”
And when Foyt responded he would remain in Texas until he was gone, Abbot quipped, “That means you’re going to stay in heaven.”
Foyt agreed with him.