When Gordon Johncock breaks a crankshaft with only 16 laps remaining, into the lead sweeps A. J. Foyt, who goes on to become the first driver ever to win the "500" for a fourth time. Once the Victory Circle celebrations have concluded and Foyt prepares to be driven around the track on a lap of honor in the pace car, he invites Speedway owner Tony Hulman to ride with him. Masses of people run out onto the track surface to greet them as they come around. It is an extremely poignant moment, for not only has Tony never done this before, it is the last time most people will ever see him. He passes away on October 27 at the age of 76.

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• Taken: February 09, 2006

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