- Born
- Birth nameAnthony Joseph Foyt
- A.J. Foyt was born on January 16, 1935 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was previously married to Lucy Zarr.
- SpouseLucy Zarr(June 8, 1956 - April 5, 2023) (her death, 3 children)
- ChildrenJerryAJ Foyt IIITerryLarry Foyt
- ParentsEmma Evelyn Monk FoytAnthony Joseph "Tony" Foyt Sr.
- First man to become a 4-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 (1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977) and USAC IndyCar Champion (1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1975, and 1979).
- Attended Hamilton Junior High School in Houston, Texas.
- Grandfather of A.J. Foyt IV.
- Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2007.
- Champion: USAC Silver Crown (1972), USAC Stock Car (1968, 1978, 1979), USAC Championship Car (1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1975, 1979), USAC Eastern Sprint Car (1960).
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