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SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1991 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR B-ll Foyt Over 1450 players attended; last years high school camps Former Camper: Mike Tomezak-Green Bay Packers Jeff George-Indianapolis Colls I Mark Clayton-Miami Dolphins For More Information write: The Passing Clinic 411 Claymont Ct. IN 46234 or call 317-271-7112 708-527-0042 PASSING CLINIC Youth Football Camp (non-contact) June 9-12 at Franklin College For 6th 7th and 8th Graders Features Indiana's Top High School Coaches "I'm quite sure It'll probably be over with. I'm not really loo-kin' at It as my last race: I'm Just klnda lookin' at It as being another race," A few moments later, he nudged the door open. "Like (IMS president) Tony George told me this morning, 35 (races) looks a lot better than 34. "If It wasn't for his mother, and Mr.

and Mrs. Ilulman." Foyt continued, "A.J. wouldn't be what he Is today. So I owe a great deal of thanks to the Ilulman family. "And If they really want me to run Foyt winked.

The record clearly shows Super Tex will know best. "probably too high," he said to Increase his straightaway speed. Foyt picked up a push and adjusted his pattern, going higher Into the corners. Ills four laps were progressively faster. Not bad for a guy who reccnt- ly started walking again.

The pressing question now Is, can Foyt go 500 miles without a relief driver? "I could sit here and ya," said Foyt. "Hut all in all I feel I can go the distance or I wouldn't have qualified." Next question. Is this really your last "Well, everytlme I've made decisions, I've tried to stick to 'em," Foyt said, an Impish gleam sparkling his eyes. "You understand what I said? bit (of speed) left, but it seems like you're a whole bunch "How do you know that?" asked A.J. "(Tommy) said the computer was showln' that you're backln' off quite a bit." Foyt broke Into a grin.

"1 told him. 'Next time you call your aunt, I'm gonna whip your a--. Hoy. you will be fired off the racing team." Foyt, who has uttered some of the freshest responses regarding his crew and car over the years when things didn't go quite right, was quite happy with his team and machine Saturday. He said he would have settled for 217 or 218.

He went with a higher gear after practice STAR AND NEWS CLASSIFIEDS Get Fast Results 633-1212 Continued from Page 1 out of their shoes. I'll never laugh at anybody about their feet again, because 1 didn't know your feet could hurt so bad." Foyt limped slightly up to the press room podium. Over the next 15 minutes, a smile as big as Texas buried Super Tex's pain. "To say that I qualified 34 years straight and never missed one, I guess that's pretty good," Foyt allowed. "I don't think 1 could do It again." Reporters' memories were flooded.

They went back to 1958. Ike Elsenhower was president. Foyt was a rookie. His qualifying speed was 143.130 for the outside of Row Four. From roadsters to rear engines to guided missiles Foyt has been auto racing's pioneer.

"The guy's one of the best that's ever been," said Mears, glad that Foyt didn't listen to those who suggested he retire long before now. "He's one of the key guys who's elevated the sport to where it Is." Probably the first year was a helluva lot harder than It was today, to be truthful with ya," Foyt, said, comparing the qualifying Tuns. "I guarantee ya my blood pressure was up a lot more my Jlrst year than It was today." that the unflappable Foyt wasn't at war with his nerves while preparing. "I had mixed emotions: even that day when I came out here to test 'myself." said Foyt, whose top practlce speed of 223.925 Friday was preceded by some tentative driving due to his tentlfcr bones. He had only 121 practice laps before Saturday.

"I was In so much damn pain I really didn't wanta take a chance on bustln' my a--again I ain't gonna lie about said Foyt. "1 had to talk to myself a little bit the first couple of days." Foyt's nephew, Tommy (La-Mance), who mans the team computer, provided the Impetus for Foyt to pound the pedal. a it fe fe S-i, I I (H YOUR CHOICE EACH fM.J wr WESTLEY'S CAR WASH, 64 oz. ARMOR ALL PROTECTANT, 16 oz. fi JSh i jr-nTYfli OR ARMOR ALL LIQUID WAX, 16 oz.

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"Roger made the right decision," said Fittlpaldl with a smile. "We still have time to get the pole." Of course that wasn't true. Heavy rain In the third turn made It Impossible to re-open the track. Penske gambled and lost with Fittlpaldl, but still won the pole with Mears. "I wouldn't have called him In If I knew It was going to rain." Joked Penske, who apologized to Emmo afterwards.

Cogan, whose promising career stalled when he failed to speak the Penske party line and was fired after a broken CV joint caused him to crash In 1 982. was hoping for, and deserved, redemption. "lean get a break." he shrugged. "All we needed was 20 minutes. I was second In line and Gary was fourth." Bettenhausen, one of the few guysJ really pull for anymore because of his grit, determination and haunted heritage at the speedway, was down but not out.

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