A.J. Foyt Hospitalized, Will Miss Daytona 24

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Matt Hardigree
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Legendary racer A.J. Foyt is in a hospital in Houston following complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old racer was supposed to be the grand marshall at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona this weekend, but an infection has sidelined him so he will remain in Houston.

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Foyt won the Daytona 24, as well as the Indy 500, Daytona 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. No other driver has won all of those races.

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We don't envy the doctor who had to tell the famously grumpy Foyt that he's grounded.

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