- Foreword by A. J. Foyt, Indy 500 winner and IRL team owner - Preface by Mari Hulman George, Chair person, Indianapolis Motor Speedway -- ... With his signature Texas flag painted on his helmet, Johnny "J. R. " Rutherford captured the hearts of racing fans all over the world during his stellar three-decade career. A versatile driver, he is world renowned for his record-breaking successes in the ultra-competitive world of Indy and Sprint cars ... A true sportsman, always generous with his time, this racing legend has become one of the greatest ambassadors the sport has ever known. In Lone Star J. R. , the man himself explains how and why he has come to be one of the sport's most celebrated legends ...