Lucy Foyt and A.J. Foyt were married in 1955.
The Enthusiast NetworkGetty ImagesLucy Foyt, the rock behind racing legend A.J. Foyt died on Wednesday at the age of 84 after a brief illness, reports the Indianapolis Star.
Lucy and A.J. were married in 1955 and had three children: A.J. Foyt III, Terry and Jerry. Later, they adopted their grandson Larry.
A.J. Foyt is a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, seven-time IndyCar champion and founder of A.J. Foyt Racing, which is now led by team president Larry Foyt.
— AJ Foyt Racing (@AJFoytRacing) April 5, 2023
“I have known A.J. and Lucy Foyt nearly as long as I have been involved in racing,” said Roger Penske, the long-time IndyCar team owner and owner of Penske Entertainment. “So much of A.J.’s racing success was rooted in the solid foundation of the love and support that Lucy provided for him throughout his career. Racing can be a tough business, and A.J. was not immune to the dangers drivers often face.
“It was Lucy who was always there to help A.J. navigate through the hard times and get him back to his winning ways. Most importantly, Lucy’s commitment to the Foyt family is her biggest legacy. Keeping the family connected allowed A.J. to focus on being one of the greatest race car drivers of all time. I truly believe that it would have been hard for A.J. to achieve all of his on-track success without Lucy. Our prayers and condolences are with A.J. and the entire Foyt family.”
A.J. Foyt and Lucy after Foyt’s win in the 1961 Indianapolis 500.
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