ABOVE: A.J Foyt, with RACER's Robin Miller (LAT photo) A.J. Foyt, winner of more Indy car races (67) than anyone, on celebrating his 81st birthday today. A.J. is a living legend and icon, the first driver to win four Indianapolis 500 Mile Races and owner of his own race team since late 1965. Foyt has been an inspiration to many, particularly to young American drivers who “wanted to be like A.J.” With that in mind, we asked several Americans involved with the Verizon IndyCar Series to share their thoughts on the man many say was the best to ever drive a race car. Jimmy Vasser, co-owner, KV Racing Technology (whose Indy car driving career began in 1992 as Foyt’s was winding down; they...
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