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Famed blue-collar racer from Texas pushed his cars to the very limit

By Terry Blount
ESPN.com

Friday, May 23, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS -- The racing legend was busily giving instructions in his Gasoline Alley garage stall the day before Indy 500 pole qualifying. You don't interrupt the master when class is in session, but A.J. Foyt had a big smile on that unmistakable round face as he lumbered over to talk. Being voted the best race car driver in history made the old guy perk up and strut a little, although it's tough for him these days. A crash two decades ago almost destroyed his legs, leaving him with a b ...

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