This Biography is about one of the best Rally Drivers A.Alfred Taubman including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
Biography Of A.Alfred Taubman | |
Real Name | A.Alfred Taubman |
Profession | Rally Drivers, F1 Drivers |
Nick Name | Anthony Joseph |
Famous as | Retired Automobile Racing Driver |
Nationality | American |
Personal life of A.Alfred Taubman | |
Born on | 16 January 1935 |
Birthday | 16th January |
Age | 82 Years |
Sun Sign | Capricorn |
Born in | Houston |
Education | Pershing and Hamilton middle schools, Lamar and San Jacinto high schools |
Net worth | $35 million |
Personal Fact of A.Alfred Taubman | |
Anthony Joseph Foyt, Jr. or A. J. Foyt was the son of an auto mechanic who built midget race cars. Encouraged by his father, he became a racer at the age of 17 and competed in races in nearby places, but success eluded him initially. But his talent could not be ignored. He soon found a place in a team and competed in his first Indianapolis 500 race; he could not complete the race due to a mechanical snag. But three years later, at 26, he won the first of his four Indy 500 titles. He partnered legendary driver Dan Gurney to prevail in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It showed not only his endurance, but also his versatility, as he became the first Indy 500 to win it. He is the only individual to win the “Triple Crown” of professional racing â the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and the 24 Hour Le Mans. Post-retirement, he continues to work as a team owner. His company, A. J. FoytEnterprises teams participated in the CART, IRL, and NASCAR. He has been bestowed with many awards and honors in racing, and was declared the “Best Driver of the Century” (with Mario Andretti) by the Associated Press. |
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