Who won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Who won the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, a win, two firsts, two feats – At the time 32 years old, in 1967 Anthony Joseph “A.J.” Foyt became the only driver to win in the same year (10 days apart) the Indianapolis 500 (May 31st) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11th), the two oldest circuit races in the history of motorsports begun …

Where does A.J. Foyt live now?

Foyt lives in Hockley, Texas. Although he is retired from racing as a driver, Foyt remains active in the sport as a team owner, through A. J. Foyt Enterprises and Team Conseco. While team ownership initially meant Indy cars, in 2000 Foyt formed a NASCAR Winston Cup team, which is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

What made A.J. Foyt famous?

Foyt is famous for winning the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race in his first and only attempt, in 1967; Foyt drove a Ford GT40 Mk IV, partnered with Dan Gurney and entered by Carroll Shelby’s team.

What year did Dan Gurney win Le Mans?

1967
It was also the seventh round of the 1967 World Sportscar Championship. Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, driving a Ford Mk IV, won the race after leading from the second hour, becoming the first (and, as of 2022, only) all-American victors – car, team and drivers – of the race.

Has Aston Martin ever won Le Mans?

In June 2017 Aston Martin Racing also won the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans in GTE Pro with Darren Turner, Jonathan Adam and Daniel Serra driving the winning Aston Martin Vantage GTE.

What does Foyt mean?

FOYT

Who drives for A.J. Foyt?

Kyle Kirkwood and Dalton Kellett are the full-time drivers for the team owned by legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to get back in the car, do a little more racing and work with the AJ Foyt Racing squad again,” Hildebrand said.

Who is Casey Foyt?

Casey Irsay Foyt and A.J. Foyt IV Irsay Foyt is a vice chair/owner of the Indianapolis Colts (and Jim Irsay’s daughter); Foyt, 33, is a former race car driver and is a scouting assistant for the Indianapolis Colts. He is A.J. Foyt’s grandson.

Is Dan Gurney still alive?

January 14, 2018Dan Gurney / Date of death

Who invented spraying champagne?

Dan Gurney
Dan Gurney invented Champagne spraying on the victory podium at Le Mans in 1967, he placed his thumb over the open bottle, shook and intentionally sprayed the onlookers, thus beginning a tradition that has transcended all sports. From basketball to tennis, Champagne is now a widely-accepted means of celebration.