A.J. Foyt's Four Indy 500 Wins
First four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and only driver to win the Indy 500, Le Mans, Daytona 500, and 24 Hours of Daytona.
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. (born January 16, 1935) is an American retired racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 four times, in 1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977, the first driver to have done so.
Quick Facts
- Driver
- A.J. Foyt
- Achievement
- Four Indianapolis 500 Wins
- Years won
- 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977
- Team affiliations
- Lesovsky Racing, A.J. Foyt Enterprises
- Historic status
- One of four drivers to win the Indy 500 four times
Lore & Background
Foyt won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in his only attempt, in 1967, in a Ford GT40 Mk IV, partnered with Dan Gurney and entered by Carroll Shelby. Prior to the race, Foyt angered the fans and the local press by describing the tree-lined course as 'nothin' but a little old country road.' Foyt reportedly got only ten laps of practice.
Reader's Guide
Foyt is the only driver to have won the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Daytona 500, and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Did You Know?
- Foyt holds the most American National Championship titles with seven.
- He holds the USAC career wins record with 159 victories.
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