A.J. Foyt Legacy - Volume II

Limited Edition Advance Copies Will Premiere at The 2026 Indy 500! Website Pre-Orders Will Ship First Week of July.

The Long-Awaited Second Volume of The Masterful A.J. Foyt Biography

When the brakes failed on A.J. Foyt’s race car at Wisconsin’s Road America racetrack in 1990, first responders to the crash scene feared for his life. Doctors preparing to operate on him in Milwaukee hoped they could save his legs. Only one person thought he would race again. Asked if he had anything to say to reporters as he was being wheeled into surgery, Foyt said, “Tell them I’ll be back.” Not only would he be back, he would be back on the front row of the Indianapolis 500 just seven months later. 

This is one of the many bold accomplishments that cemented Foyt as not only one of the greatest drivers in history, but also as one of the most compelling figures American sports have ever produced.

Award-winning author Art Garner weaves together years of research and interviews with the biggest names in motorsports to deliver the most authoritative and revealing portrait of A.J. Foyt ever created. In this second volume of his landmark biography, Garner chronicles Foyt’s later years and enduring impact on the sport—from miraculous comebacks after the worst crash of his career shattered his legs and feet to hard-fought victories on and off the track and his evolution into a team owner who steered his drivers to Victory Lane.

Race fans will be treated to a raw and gripping account of the man they thought they knew. Garner captures the vivid life of a competitor who never softened, never filtered his opinions, and never lost his edge.

INDY 500 2026 AUTHOR SIGNINGS

Art's appearance will be the only place to get an advanced copy of A.J. Foyt Volume II before the official July publication date. 

Three Sisters and a Trunk 
1434 N. Main St. Speedway, IN 46224
Wednesday, May 20, 5-7 pm

Memorabilia Show
Embassy Suites Hotel
2353 Perry Rd. Plainfield, IN 46164
Thursday, May 21, 5-8 pm
Friday, May 22, 4-7 pm
Saturday, May 23, 10 am-2 pm

A.J. Foyt Fan Club Meet Up
Daredevil Brewing
1151 N. Main St. Speedway, IN 46224
Saturday, May 24, 3 pm 

Praise for A.J. Foyt

"This biography lives up to any expectations or hopes you might have had for the ultimate A.J. Foyt bio." —Mike Pryson, Autoweek

"A true racing legend. His toughness, his competitive drive and his sheer will to win have set the standard in racing for more than sixty years." —Roger Penske, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Owner

"Fans will love this A.J. Foyt book." —Mario Andretti

"If you want to hear about the stories, read the book. I'm telling you, read the book." —Santino Ferrucci

"He is, by all odds, the most remarkable athlete of his time.” —Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times