The Story of Larry Foyt

A few years before NASCAR’s “open wheel invasion” came Larry Foyt, the adopted son of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt. Early in his own racing career, Larry would be steered away from the IRL and into the seat of a stock car. And when A.J. restarted his Cup Series team, it seemed only a matter of time before Larry would drive. That time would arrive much sooner than both driver and team had anticipated, culminating in one of the most frustrating rookie campaigns in the history of the series. This is that story.

VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZQnMo0uMCEy70J9RNeanmeNu9yIYyXf

MUSIC
“Seasons” – Delicate Steve
“Freedom” – Dan Lebowitz
“Sunset Strut” – Dan Lebowitz

SPECIAL THANKS
Bryan Hallman for your photos, and to "Captain Ron" for sharing your stories about Larry

PHOTOS
A.J. Foyt Racing
Bryan Hallman, BRH Racing Archives (including thumbnail pictures)
Jamie Squire, Getty Images
Jayski’s Silly Season Site
Kevin Kerr
Larry Foyt’s Facebook Page
Lori Munro, war-wagon.com
Motorsport.com

ARTICLES
*Aljentera, Clarissa. “Race driver makes pit stop for charity,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 27, 2003
*Aljentera, Clarissa. “Relieved Foyt sneaks into field,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 29, 2003
*Bailey, Steve. “Foyt’s son looks to make name in Busch series,” The Messenger, June 14, 2001
*Blount, Terry. “Young ace made it despite his dad’s advice,” Edmonton Journal, April 16, 2002
*Brudenell, Mike. “Cup start is rough for Foyt,” Detroit Free Press, March 7, 2003
*Cavin, Curt. “Foyt regrest opening shop in N.C.,” The Indianapolis Star, August 2, 2002
*Courchesne, Shawn. “A.J.’s son looking to make mark in Busch,” The Orlando Sentinel, May 11, 2001
*Dutton, Monte. “Wingo becomes McMurray’s crew chief; lawsuit filed against Marlin,” The Tribune, December 18, 2002
*Dutton, Monte. “Living up to name,” Northwest Herald, March 19, 2003
*Ford, Tom. “Family Heritage is no guarantee,” The Tampa Tribune, April 6, 2002
*Harris, Mike. “Keeping the family tradition, Larry latest Foyt to race,” January 18, 2001
*Harris, Mike. “Son follows in A.J.’s footsteps,” January 19, 2001
*Herman, Steve. “Larry Foyt test Speedway with other rookies,” The Republic, April 27, 2004
*Herman, Steve. “The next generation,” The Hearald-News, April 29, 2004
*Masters, Jim. “NASCAR driver delivers lunch,” The Times, July 11, 2002
*Parsons, Keith. “Foyt among seven missing 500,” The Daily News-Journal, February 14, 2003
*Pedley, Jim. “Larry Foyt stayed on track, following father’s footsteps,” The Kansas City Star, August 24, 2001
*Sturbin, John. “Rough Rider,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 30, 2001
*Sturbin, John. “Foyt steps up to Cup,” January 24, 2003
*Sturbin, John. “Larry Foyt Qualifies for First Indy,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 16, 2004
*Utter, Jim. “The Sensational Six,” The Times Herald, January 30, 2003
*Vega, Michael. “Like father, like son,”” Lexington Herald-Leader, May 12, 2001
*Woody, Larry. “Sick of losing, Foyt puts son in Winston Cup seat,” The Tennessean, February 13, 2003

UNCREDITED ARTICLES
“Son of Foyt,” The Kansas City Star, February 18, 2001
“Despite obvious differences, Larry Foyt following in dad’s footsteps,” The Rock Island Argus, April 3, 2002
“Winston Cup News” The Times, January 17, 2003
“Larry Foyt decides to skip race this week,” April 12, 2003
“Another Foyt will be at Indy 500,” The Courier-Journal, May 22, 2003
“Foyt Takes Advantage,” Hartford Courant, July 25, 2003
“Takes blame,” The Times, August 3, 2003
“Lengthy streak finally stopped,” The Cincinnati Enquirer, August 3, 2003
“Foyt’s finish his best of the season,” The Charlotte Observer, November 17, 2003