Living legend A.J. Foyt turned 82 on Monday and now his team finally, officially, after months of it being expected but without a contract formally finalized, has an engine with which to power its two race cars.
After being with Honda since 2006, and having had Honda power in all five previous years of engine competition since Chevrolet re-entered the Verizon IndyCar Series in 2012, A.J. Foyt Enterprises will be back with the “bowtie” in 2017.
“I am looking forward to what will be a new chapter for us that involves returning to an old friend in Chevrolet,” said Team President Larry Foyt in a release. “There are a lot of changes happening within our team this off season and I won’t minimize the challenges, but I see a lot of potential with our plan.”
“We are pleased to welcome AJ Foyt Racing to the Chevrolet IndyCar program,” stated Mark Kent, Director Chevrolet Motorsports Competition. “Chevrolet and Foyt both have long histories in IndyCar racing, including prior opportunities to work together. We look forward to renewing the partnership and a strong start to the 2017 season.”
We are officially powered by @TeamChevy! #ChevyPower #IndyCar pic.twitter.com/cQzg0A1MxF
— AJ Foyt Racing (@AJFoytRacing) January 17, 2017
The team has a new driver lineup this year with Carlos Munoz and Conor Daly switching from Andretti Autosport and Dale Coyne Racing, respectively, in the pair of ABC Supply Co.-sponsored entries.
A.J. Foyt IV, below, ran the ABC colors and a Chevrolet in 2005.
