Anthony Joseph Foyt has been called the greatest driver of all
time by many. He holds the USAC record for all-time career
wins with 159 victories.
He made his USAC debut in 1956 during the “Night Before
the 500.” He won his first midget feature in 1957 with a
100-lapper at Kansas City and placed 7th in the point
standings.
Even though Foyt concentrated on the sprint and Championship
cars after his first season with USAC he continued to race
midgets on occasion. He won the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” in
1960 and 1961, the first two years it was held at Ascot Park.
In 1961 he won the “Hut Hundred” and repeated again in
1965. People still talk about the ’61 race when he won the
event from last place. He was also 7th in the midget division
in 1961, the year he won his first 500 and his second National
Championship.
In 1970 he won the second Astro Grand Prix which he
also promoted in his home town.
His USAC record shows four Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
victories, 20 midget feature wins as well as 28 sprint, 65
champ car and 42 stock car victories.
