Donald Trump Out of Indianapolis 500: Replaced by Legendary AJ Foyt

At the 100 anniversary of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the field will be led by the legendary AJ Foyt. It was announced today after weeks of ensuing controversy that the replacement for Donald Trump would be Foyt.  Foyt will be driving the pace car around the 2.5 mile track, 50 years after winning his first 500 mile race which catapulted his career to what it became. Foyt is a legend of the sport and was the first driver to ever win the event 4 times. He won the biggest race of them all in 1961, 1964, 1967 and 1977.  Along with the wins as a driver, he also won the race as an owner in 1999 when Kenny Brack took the checkered flag. Foyt will be driving a special edition Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to start the ...

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