I was familiar with many of the notes about AJ Foyt mentioned in this piece from the St Petersburg Times (all over them today, eh?), but I had never comprehended just how many near-fatal or otherwise serious mishaps SuperTex has managed to survive.
You know that saying about “When it’s your time to go...”? AJ is the opposite, proving that when it isn’t your time to go you can survive anything.
The man has lived through numerous crashes, fires, being stranded at sea, choking on mud, being attacked by lions, being attacked by bees, being prescribed horse medication...just read it.
Random Thoughts on Road America
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The 2026 edition of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America is now in the
books. It was the most intriguing IndyCar race held here since the series
returned to...
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They don't call him "Super Tex" for nothing.
incredible article... and you should hear some of the stories that can't be repeated, too..
--john clerk