Retired Race Car Driver

AJ Foyt: Family, Wife, Children, Dating, Net Worth, Nationality and More

Biography - A Short Wiki

Below is all you want to know about AJ Foyt's family, spouse, height, weight, and more!

Although AJ Foyt is already a retired auto racing driver, his fame still remains to date. AJ starred in different genres of motorsports and has recorded over 150 victories. His open-wheel racing includes; sprint cars, midget cars, and the United States of Automobile Club Champ. He also raced stock cars in USAC and NASCAR. He is named the only driver to win the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Career Highlights

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Foyt began his racing career in 1953 when he was 18 years old. His first car was owned and maintained by his father. He started his USAC career using a Midget car and participated in the 1956 Night before the 500. The event was held in Anderson, Indiana. He celebrated his first midget car win at a 100 lap event that was held in Kansas City in 1957. He was 7th in the season point standings. He continued winning in many other midget car races until it became his lifestyle.

Family and Personal Life

Here is AJ Foyt's family information, including spouse, kids, and dating life.

Although AJ has been in public for many years, he has managed to maintain a secretive personal life, especially when it comes to his wife and kids. However, it is clear that he has been married to Lucy Zarr and has an adoptive son named Larry Foyt and has two grandsons, one named after him (A.J Foyt IV) and the other named John Andretti.

Family Information
Wife's/Spouse's NameLucy Zarr
Children/KidsYes (Larry Foyt)
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating)N/A
Civil StatusMarried

Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts

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More Interesting Facts
Full/Real NameAnthony Joseph Foyt
Gender (Biological)Male
Age (as of today)88 years
Date of BirthJanuary 16, 1935
Place of BirthHouston, Texas, USA
NationalityAmerican
Height1.7 m, 5 feet 7 inches
Weight72 kg, 158.5 lbs
Net Worth / Wealth$40 million
OccupationRetired Race Car Driver

Height, Weight, and Age

AJ Foyt's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Boasting a weight of 72 kg. Being born on January 16, 1935, translates to an age of 88 years as of todays date (July 23, 2023).