Foyt consolidating team in Indianapolis

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AJ Foyt Racing will end its practice of preparing one of its NTT IndyCar Series entries in Texas and the other in Indiana and consolidate the running of both entries from its shop on Main Street in Speedway, IN.

RACER has confirmed the final decision was made earlier this week, with the Texas-based crew that ran the No. 14 Chevy driven by Santino Ferrucci being informed of the upcoming move north. RACER understands the change of locations will come with adjustments to the personnel who led Ferrucci to place ninth in the championship, a best for the team since 2002, as all are not willing or able to relocate.

The decision has been years in the making, as the team owned by 'Super Tex,' the legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and seven-time IndyCar champion has proudly represented his home state since its formation in 1965.

With the team's newfound competitiveness and in deference to its recent technical alliance with Team Penske, the shift to housing the entire program under one roof to unify the workforce between events has been a growing necessity.

The move from Waller, TX, will take place during the offseason as the team readies itself for the incoming David Malukas, who will join Ferrucci and drive the No. 41 Chevy as part of Foyt's most promising lineup in decades.