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Article: Foyt IV joins the family racing business.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- July 26, 2002
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BROOKLYN, Mich. _ If A. J. Foyt had his way _ and he usually does _ his grandson would be packing for college in the next few weeks.
Instead, A. J. Foyt IV, who graduated from Waller High in Houston last month, is pursuing his grandpa's career.
Foyt IV will drive Sunday in the Infiniti Pro Series race at Michigan International Speedway, taking the wheel of the No. 14 Harrah's/A. J. Foyt Racing Dallara-/Infiniti.
His grandfather, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, will be watching from the pits.
The Infiniti Pro Series has been developed to train drivers and crews for the next step up: the Indy Racing League.
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