No. 14, A.J. Foyt, 1973 Gilmore Racing Coyote/Foyt. Amazingly, Foyt was close
to the bubble for the 1973 500, as his speed average of 188.927 mph was 32nd-fastest
(or second-slowest). Not surprisingly, the 1973 race was one to forget for
Foyt. His Coyote dropped out after 37 laps, then Foyt took over teammate George
Snider’s car, which wound up 11th.
Why Foyt had so much trouble in time trials in 1973 is hard
to fathom because Super Tex usually was an excellent qualifier. Consider this:
In 1991, 33 years after his 500 debut plus coming off devastating lower-leg
injuries suffered in a gruesome crash at Road America and at age 56 (!) no less,
the amazing Foyt earned a front-row stating position – between Rick Mears and
Mario Andretti. Many consider this the greatest front row in Indianapolis 500
history. #ThisIsMay #Indy500
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