AJ Foyt jr from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Aj Foyt Jr is a racing driver from United States.
Born 16th January 1935, 91 years old.
Six-time
Champion of USAC.
Participant of Indy 500.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of CART.
The recorded standings include 42835 points.
First race: 1957 Springfield Indycars
First win: 1960 Du Quoin Indycars
Last win: 1979 Texas Indycars
Last race: 1992 Indianapolis 500
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, AJ Foyt jr's career covers the period from 1957 to 1992. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 74 race wins and 56 pole positions. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. AJ Foyt jr is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1957 - 1992 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 372 | Tracks | 45 |
| Wins | 74 | Podiums | 126 |
| Poles | 56 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 13 | Cars | 76 |
Career context
| Main championship | USAC (278 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Gilmore Racing Team (168 starts) |
| Most visited track | Milwaukee (46 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates AJ Foyt jr statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAC | 23 | 278 | 66 | 51 | 6 |
| CART | 13 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 32 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All the years that AJ Foyt jr took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how AJ Foyt jr moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 160 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1958 | 700 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1959 | 910 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1960 | 1680 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1961 | 2150 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1962 | 1950 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1963 | 2950 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 2900 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2500 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | - | 2 | 1 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 775 | 15 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 3440 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 1860 | 6 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1969 | 1570 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 1105 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2320 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | - | 2 | 2 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 75 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 | - | 2 | 2 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1580 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 1510 | 8 | 2 | 8 | |
| 1975 | 4920 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| 1976 | 1720 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
| 1977 | 2840 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 3024 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | - | 5 | 5 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 45 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 22 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where AJ Foyt jr raced
AJ Foyt jr is linked with 45 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Milwaukee.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverstone | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Brands Hatch | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Mosport Park | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Caesars Palace | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Detroit | 17 | 19 | 3 |
| Riverside | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 11 | 15 | 3 |
| Syracuse | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Langhorne | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Springfield | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 1 | 46 |
| Lakewood Park | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Du Quoin | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Trenton | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Indiana State Fair | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Arizona State Fairgrounds | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Daytona | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Indianapolis Raceway Park | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| St Jovite | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Hanford | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Stardust, Las Vegas | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Castle Rock | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Nazareth | 7 | 11 | 4 |
| Michigan | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Dover Downs | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Brainerd | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Ontario | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Pocono | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Texas World Speedway | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Mid-Ohio | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 21 | 4 |
| Elkhart Lake | 10 | 20 | 3 |
| Laguna Seca | 24 | 21 | 1 |
| Portland | 10 | 18 | 4 |
| Meadowlands | 5 | 15 | 5 |
| Sanair | 24 | 20 | 1 |
| Tamiami Park | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Toronto | 15 | 19 | 3 |
| Denver | 10 | 24 | 1 |
| Vancouver | 13 | 20 | 1 |
| Surfers Paradise | 23 | 23 | 1 |
AJ Foyt jr: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1960 Du Quoin Indycars and currently ends with 1979 Texas Indycars Race 2, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around AJ Foyt jr: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near AJ Foyt jr in race results
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- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with AJ Foyt jr
- Johnny Rutherford (220 shared races)
- Lloyd Ruby (153 shared races)
- Jim McElreath (148 shared races)
- Wally Dallenbach (138 shared races)
- Gary Bettenhausen (130 shared races)
- Billy Vukovich (118 shared races)
- George Snider (116 shared races)
- Dick Simon (115 shared races)
Other drivers in AJ Foyt jr's debut race
List of teams AJ Foyt jr was a part of
AJ Foyt jr is connected with 13 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Gilmore Racing Team.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Hopkins Racing | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Dean Van Lines Racing Division | 2 | 3 | 19 |
| Bignotti-Bowes Racing Associates | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| John R Wills | 7 | 14 | 5 |
| Ansted-Thompson Racing | 1 | 1 | 126 |
| Vatis Enterprises | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Mari Hulman George | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| AJ Foyt Enterprises | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| Gilmore Racing Team | 1 | 1 | 168 |
| Walker Motorsport | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| Nichels Engineering | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Wood Brothers Racing | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Jack Bowsher | 1 | 3 | 1 |
List of all the cars AJ Foyt jr drove
AJ Foyt jr is linked with 76 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 3
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 9
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 4
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 17
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 1
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 2
Offenhauser
Best Race Position: 19
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 1
Ford Galaxie (Third generation)
Ford
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 2