Larry Foyt News

Saturday AM practice

Saturday AM practice

April 26, 2003
#18-Bobby Labonte was the fastest at 184.091mph, followed by #32-Ricky Craven at 132.978 and #12-Ryan Newman at 182.936. Pole sitter #1-Steve Park was 36th with a speed of 178.811. Slowest were #37-Derrike Cope at 176.138 and #14-Larry Foyt at 177.506. See speeds at

Richmond Testing Tuesday:

Richmond Testing Tuesday:

April 16, 2003
Testing for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Pontiac Excitement 400 and Hardee's 250 NASCAR Busch Series race May 2-3 began at Richmond International Raceway today. Stacy Compton, driver of the #59 Kingsford Busch Series Chevy, led practice with a speed of 122.471. The

A.J. Foyt Speaks Out:

A.J. Foyt Speaks Out:

April 12, 2003
A.J. Foyt, a team owner in both the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and NASCAR Winston Cup [#14 Harrah's Dodge which is sitting out this week at Martinsville], had harsh words for NASCAR on Saturday for its recent inconsistency in its rules. Foyt's comments stem

#14 Withdraws from Martinsville to regroup:

#14 Withdraws from Martinsville to regroup:

April 9, 2003
In an effort to catch up on building up resources and test for upcoming events, the #14 Foyt/Harrah's Racing team has withdrawn its entry for this weekend's NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Martinsville Speedway. "It was a very tough decision to not go to Martinsville

No Penalty on the #20 team UPDATE:

No Penalty on the #20 team UPDATE:

April 6, 2003
In a surprise announcement, John Darby, NASCAR Competition Director, said on Saturday morning that no penalties will be assessed to Joe Gibb's Racing or crew chief Greg Zipadelli for infractions on the #20 Home Depot Chevrolet, confiscated at Texas last weekend. Also

Foyt Delivers Meals:

Foyt Delivers Meals:

March 27, 2003
#14-Larry Foyt, in town for the Samsung/RadioShack 500 race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, delivered meals to four senior adults, including Merlene Waits. "It was a total surprise for me. I thought it was exciting," Waits said. Foyt was escorted by a police motorcade

Newman sets new Track Record at Bristol qualifying:

Newman sets new Track Record at Bristol qualifying:

March 21, 2003
#12-Ryan Newman didn't just break the Track Qualifying Record he crushed it (it was 127.216mph), winning the Bud Pole with a speed of 128.709mph, first ever Cup lap under 15 seconds. Newman is the first driver in 2003 to win more then one pole (in 6 races). #24-Jeff

Hillman leaves Foyt UPDATE Harrahs, Evernham, Dodge:

Hillman leaves Foyt UPDATE Harrahs, Evernham, Dodge:

January 14, 2003
crew chief, Mike Hillman, who worked most of the 2002 season at #14 A.J. Foyt Racing, left the team Monday. Team engineer Craig "Butch" Lamoreux, who had moved from Lewis Motorsports in the BGN [#46] at the end of last season, will assume the crew chief's role Tuesday

Conseco files for bankruptcy UPDATE will not sponsor the #14:

Conseco files for bankruptcy UPDATE will not sponsor the #14:

December 21, 2002
Conseco files for bankruptcy UPDATE will not sponsor the #14: Conseco struggling under more than $6 billion in debt, became the third-largest U.S. bankruptcy Wednesday, as the insurance and loan firm sought protection from creditors while it sells its finance unit

Larry Foyt Tests Winston Cup Car/Decision on one or two teams in Jan:

Larry Foyt Tests Winston Cup Car/Decision on one or two teams in Jan:

December 6, 2002
Larry Foyt Tests Winston Cup Car/Decision on one or two teams in Jan: Larry Foyt took his first laps in a NASCAR Winston Cup car Monday at Caraway Speedway, a .455-mile banked oval in Asheboro, NC. The one-day test was primarily a shakedown run to see how the 25-year

Race Fans Beach Bash:

Race Fans Beach Bash:

December 4, 2002
Race Fans Beach Bash: The Fourth Annual Air Jamaica Vacations Race Fans Beach Bash came to a close last weekend and once again it was filled with fans, festivities and.a fun time for everyone. The drivers, crew chiefs, media and fans spent the week in Montego Bay,

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE 2 Yes and Wallace back in the #14 in 2003:

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE 2 Yes and Wallace back in the #14 in 2003:

November 10, 2002
Motorsport.com reports that Larry Foyt might end up in Winston Cup next season because sponsor Harrah's wants to be on the top circuit. "Harrah's definitely, I think their goals are to go to Winston Cup," said Foyt, son of legendary racer A.J. Foyt. "I've been trying

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE 2 Yes and Wallace back in the #14 in 2003:

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE 2 Yes and Wallace back in the #14 in 2003:

November 10, 2002
Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE 2 Yes and Wallace back in the #14 in 2003: Motorsport.com reports that Larry Foyt might end up in Winston Cup next season because sponsor Harrah's wants to be on the top circuit. "Harrah's definitely, I think their goals are to go

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE:

Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE:

November 7, 2002
Larry Foyt to Cup in 2003? UPDATE: Motorsport.com reports that Larry Foyt might end up in Winston Cup next season because sponsor Harrah's wants to be on the top circuit. "Harrah's definitely, I think their goals are to go to Winston Cup," said Foyt, son of legendary

Harrah’s leaves Foyt’s IRL team but stays in BGN:

Harrah’s leaves Foyt’s IRL team but stays in BGN:

October 17, 2002
A.J. Foyt learned last week that Harrah's Casino is ending its deal as his primary IRL sponsor. Harrah's will continue to sponsor the #14 BGN team of Larry Foyt, A.J.'s son. Had Harrah's continued in the IRL, it probably would have had one driver who couldn't walk