Foyt to open 2nd race shop in Indianapolis (Update)
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| AJ Foyt (L) signs the papers |
This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The Speedway Indiana Redevelopment Commission and AJ Foyt Racing signed agreements for purchase and renovation of the 45,000 square-foot building located at 1180 Main St., Speedway.
The new location will serve as an expansion of AJ Foyt Racing's team offices in Waller, Texas. The team will begin renovations with a brick facade to the north side of the building and installation of windows on the south side.
As auto racing's most inspiring champion, A.J. Foyt is the record winner of 67 IndyCar races, and seven national championships. He is also the only driver to win all three major motorsport races: the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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| The new Foyt shop in speedway Indiana |
"The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds a rich part of my history and future," said A.J. Foyt. "During the racing season, it makes sense for our team to operate close to the track where my name was made. I remember what Main Street looked like when I first came to Indy and the Commission has managed to modernize it but retain the area's history too. We're happy to be part of Speedway's redevelopment."
The Town of Speedway is pleased to welcome a corporation who shares their close identification with racing and innovation. This new addition to Main Street helps bring growth and economic development to Speedway's already growing community.
"When Speedway began their redevelopment plans in 2005, one of the dreams was to bring racing legends like A.J. Foyt and his team back to Main Street – the racing capital of the world," said Vince Noblet, Director of the Speedway Redevelopment Commission. "We're primed to build upon our unique history and motorsports ancestry – both of which are an integral part of the rich fabric that makes Speedway a great place to live and work."
"A.J. Foyt on Main Street further demonstrates that our community's economic development is creating a place where a legend of the track would want to locate and this move is another step in our revitalization," said Gary Raikes, President of the Speedway Town Council.
10/07/14 Rumor has it that AJ Foyt has purchased the old Zip building in Speedway, Indiana for several reasons, but looks to continue the team's main operation out of Texas.
Rumor is that their second IndyCar car will be operated out of Speedway, along with their new Indy Lights team.
The benefits include tax free status on parts purchased by race teams in Indiana, and a greater selection of engineers and mechanics.