Chase Austin to drive for Foyt

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    Chase Austin has a chance to make history. A.J. Foyt and his racing team would like nothing better.

    Austin will try to become only the third African-American driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500 after being selected by Foyt to drive his entry in the 2013 racing classic.

    "When I get to Indy, that might be a different thing, I might be, like, 'Oh, no!'" Austin said with a laugh. "But I believe I'm ready."

    The 22-year-old Austin has been racing since he was 8 years old. He became the youngest driver to sign a driver-development contract in NASCAR when he was 14. He has driven in several series, most recently Indy Lights.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/s...e-austin-drive-aj-foyt-entry-indianapolis-500
     

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