September - 2019

Race Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

MONTEREY, Calif.— That’s a wrap for the NTT IndyCar Series as Josef Newgarden won his second series title and rookie Colton Herta won his second IndyCar race of the season. Following the 19-year-old rookie across the line were three IndyCar Series champions Will Power, Scott Dixon, Simon Pagenaud and fellow rookie Felix Rosenqvist. For AJ Foyt Racing, the season finale was bittersweet as ABC Supply made its exit as the team’s full-time sponsor, a partnership that spanned the

Qualifying Report: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

MONTEREY, Calif.—Despite the beauty of the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and its surrounding hills, the frustration of this season was summed up in the first round of qualifying for the AJ Foyt Racing team today. While Tony Kanaan is still searching for the sweet spot on his No. 14 car, Matheus Leist was pretty happy with the handling of his No. 4 ABC Supply Chevrolet. At times throughout practice sessions during the weekend, including this morning’s practice, Leist broke i

Notes & Quotes: Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey

Shelby Tracey joined AJ Foyt Racing as a mechanic in January. Born and raised in Monterey, Calif., Shelby grew up at Laguna Seca where his mother was a volunteer on race weekends. He handles the No. 14 car’s bodywork, the vinyl wraps and decals, and assists where needed. On race day, he changes the inside rear tire. We asked him a few questions… Where were you born and raised? ST: I was born and raised in Monterey California. How did you get involved in racing? Where di

Jack Mason Brand Launches A.J. Foyt Limited Edition Watch

DALLAS--Texas-born watch company, Jack Mason, announces the launch of their new limited-edition watch to celebrate the legendary race car driver, A.J. Foyt, in time for the NTT IndyCar Series finale this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. This A.J. Foyt Limited Edition Chronograph is the second watch in Jack Mason’s Texas Icons Series, and it introduces a new platform of Jack Mason racing watches, the Camber. Camber is both the tilt built into the

Spotlight on: Vince Bass

VINCE BASS joined AJ Foyt Racing in January 2017 as a mechanic. His career started at Skip Barber Racing School in Sebring, Fla. over 25 years ago. Granted a 3-week hiatus this summer from the No. 14 race team, he took a once-in-a-lifetime family trip to South Africa. On Sept. 20-22, he returns to his favorite track--WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as INDYCAR closes out its season. We asked him a few questions... Where were you born and raised? VB: I was born in Georgia, rais

Race Report: Grand Prix of Portland

PORTLAND, Ore.—Matheus Leist captured an eighth place finish in his No. 4 ABC Supply Chevrolet after starting deep in pack in the Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway Sunday afternoon. A strategy twist to capitalize on a late race caution saw Leist pit with five laps to go for a fresh set of Firestone alternate (red) tires. Armed with fresh rubber, the young Brazilian passed both Charlie Kimball and Sebastien Bourdais in one lap to move into eighth. He put

Qualifying Report: Grand Prix of Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. – Tony Kanaan and Matheus Leist will start 19th and 21st in the Grand Prix of Portland Sunday afternoon. Despite his starting position, Kanaan is enthused about his chances tomorrow in the No. 14 ABC Supply Chevrolet. “It’s kind of bittersweet because if you look at the lap times we’re only a tenth and a half from the top 12,” said Kanaan, who posted a lap time of 58.10 seconds (121.68mph). “That’s the closest we’ve been all year. We improved the car a lot but