Lucy Foyt (above, in sunglasses and red dress), wife of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt, passed away April 5 in a Houston hospital after a brief illness. and Lucy Foyt nearly as long as I have been involved in racing,” Roger Penske said. Most importantly, Lucy’s commitment to the Foyt family is her biggest legacy. During her time at Lamar High School, Lucy met Foyt, and the two married in 1955, further laying their roots in the Houston community. Later on, they adopted their grandson Larry, who is president of A.J. That legacy will live on through her family and influence more generations of Foyts to come.

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