When AJ Foyt conquered Le Mans
AJ Foyt is synonymous with oval success, but his incredible CV also includes winning the Le Mans 24 Hours at the first attempt in 1967. He's never been back, until now
"I wasn't much of a road racer," says AJ Foyt.
That would be the AJ Foyt who is one of only a dozen drivers to win all three of the classic endurance races - Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring. It says a lot about just how great the 82-year-old Texan was on the ovals that he can suggest such a thing.
Foyt came, saw and conquered the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1967, sharing a Carroll Shelby-run Ford MkIV with Dan Gurney. He never returned, becoming one of only seven drivers to have a 100% record at Le Mans. Until, that is, this year when he will back be at Le Mans for the 50th anniversary of that victory.
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