Pelican Joe on the Mend

Two-time USAC national champion Joe Leonard is recovering from a heart attack and quadruple by-pass surgery in a San Jose Hospital. “Pelican Joe is doing better each day, eating well, taking a few steps and they should move him out of ICU tonight," said Steve Gregory, one of Leonard’s best friends.

The 77-year-old motorcycle and Indy-car legend suffered a heart attack on Feb. 25 and had his operation on Tuesday.

Leonard’s old rival and buddy A.J. Foyt called him on Thursday to wish him well. “That really made Joe’s day, he’s been telling A.J. stories ever since he woke up," said Gregory. SPEEDTV.com