Foyt's success has led to induction in numerous motorsports halls of fame. Foyt survived three major crashes that caused serious injuries and narrowly escaped a fourth. In the NASCAR stock car circuit, he won the 1964 Firecracker 400 and the 1972 Daytona 500. Foyt won the International Race of Champions all-star racing series in 19. He is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won four times-1961, 1964, 19), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
He holds the USAC career wins record with 159 victories, and the American championship racing career wins record with 67. He won several major sports car racing events.
His open wheel racing includes United States Automobile Club Champ cars, sprint cars and midget cars. (born January 16, 1935) is an American retired auto racing driver who has raced in numerous genres of motorsports.
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