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A.J. Foyt Racing Tests Driver and Sponsor at MSR Houston
By Sydney Davis, MSR Houston
ANGLETON, Texas, October 8, 2008—A.J. Foyt Racing had a busy day down at MSR Houston testing both its new driver, Vitor Meira, and its sponsor ABC Supply.
The day started out with six ABC Supply guests testing an old IndyCar. The oval car was retro-fitted to drive on a road course. A section of the 2.38 mile road course was coned off to create a small oval-like course. The guests then took turns making runs of five and ten laps each.
"Today was great," A.J. Foyt said. "The ABC guys had a lot of fun and the weather was just perfect."
After the ride of a lifetime, Meira went out to show the guys how it's really done. Foyt made sure to point out how much better the professional was at driving, bringing out a laugh in everyone.
"See how he get's on the gas there?" Foyt asked the ABC Supply guests, "That's how it's supposed to be done."
Meira tested the car that was prepped for the upcoming race through the streets of Surfers Paradise in Australia.
"We just wanted to shake down the car," Meira said, "We actually have the Surfers' setup on the car, and we just wanted to get a feel for it. This gives us something to start with when we get on the other side of the world."
Vitor Meira Signs with A.J. Foyt Racing; Starts at Australia
WALLER, Texas Sept. 25, 2008—IndyCar veteran Vitor Meira has signed to drive A.J. Foyt’s No. 14 ABC Supply Dallara/Honda/Firestone car beginning with the IndyCar Series event in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia next month and continuing to drive through 2009, with an option for 2010.
The race in Australia is a non-points event and will give Meira and A.J. Foyt’s ABC Supply team an opportunity to work together in a race before the 2009 season begins in earnest.
“I’m really excited about this opportunity to work with Vitor,” said Larry Foyt, who negotiated the deal to sign Meira. “We’re looking forward to getting Vitor his first win in the IndyCar Series and getting A.J. Foyt Racing back into victory lane with ABC Supply.”
“I am definitely going into 2009 with a little extra motivation,” said Meira, who yesterday returned to Carmel (IN) from his native Brazil. “I have raced against the team for many years and have heard cool things about them. Many people would give an arm and a leg just to meet A.J. and I am getting to work with him, I think that says it all.”
Foyt won’t be requiring any body parts from Meira as A.J. already knows that Vitor puts his heart into every race.
“I’ve always admired him because he’s a hard racer who charges all day long,” said team owner A.J. Foyt. “He should have won a lot of races but he hasn’t had the best luck. I believe we can change that and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Foyt was the owner when several drivers scored their initial triumphs in the IndyCar Series including Scott Sharp, Kenny Brack, Billy Boat and most recently, Airton Dare. That fact is not lost on Meira who summarized his approach to the 2009 season.
We, at Foyt Racing, are keeping in our prayers all of our fellow Texans who are suffering through the ravages of Hurricane Ike.
Hurricane Ike
HOUSTON Sept. 14, 2008--In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, we are relieved to report that A.J. Foyt and his entire family, were able to get through the storm relatively unscathed.
“You can’t believe how bad this area is,” said Foyt, speaking on telephone from his River Oaks home. “This is absolutely the worst storm I’ve seen in my lifetime. We were very, very lucky and are really thankful to have gotten away with so little damage. Some of our neighbors have trees that went through their homes. The whole neighborhood looks like a war zone. It’s unbelievable.”
Tall pine and live oak trees that toppled over on the ranch in Hockley and at his River Oaks home in downtown Houston fell on the driveways, missing the homes and garages. While there are widespread power outages, Foyt is using generators at both homes to keep essentials running.
Due to the power outages, the city of Houston is under a nightly curfew from 9 pm to 6 am until Saturday morning.
Overall, Texas officials have been applauded for the way that they prepared for and handled the disastrous hurricane.
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