Santino Ferrucci ’s stout qualifying run to capture his maiden IndyCar Series pole for Sunday’s Grand Prix of Portland was another milestone delivered from the consistent effort in bringing AJ Foyt Racing back from the depths of racing hell.
When Ferrucci joined AJ Foyt Racing at the start of 2023, the organization was fresh off of its lowest point after two full-time entries finished 24th and 25th in the championship standings and a sponsor drama surrounded the third and eventually led to Tatiana Calderon unable to finish out the season after seven starts.
