AJ Foyt is a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, a seven-time USAC champion, a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and a Rolex 24 at Daytona winner, however his candidacy for the NASCAR Corridor of Fame is broadly debated.
On Tuesday’s episode of the “Dale Jr. Obtain,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. mentioned he believes Foyt, whereas a legendary race driver throughout the board, should not be thought-about for the NASCAR Corridor of Fame.
Dale Jr. speaks out on AJ Foyt’s HOF candidacy
“I believe that lots of people say, ‘Hey, he is one of many best drivers ever and he raced with us. He is automated’,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “I do not agree with that. There’s some folks that consider he belongs in there. AJ got here and had success and gained, however there have been additionally occasions when he got here and was cantankerous and tough and problematic.”
Foyt is indubitably among the finest race automobile drivers of all time. His title is one that’s synonymous with velocity.
However in regard to NASCAR racing, the place he made 128 Cup Collection begins and gained seven races, whether or not or not he is worthy of enshrinement within the Corridor of Fame is an fascinating problem. Foyt was a nominee for the NASCAR Corridor of Fame in 2023 and 2024, showing on the Pioneer Poll.
Foyt’s most iconic NASCAR victory got here with the famed Wooden Brothers staff within the 1972 Daytona 500. He by no means ran a full NASCAR season, however he by no means wanted to, both. He was content material to race on a part-time foundation.
Foyt, 91, nonetheless fields entries within the NTT IndyCar Collection with drivers Santino Ferrucci and rookie Caio Collet.
