At 90, Gordon Johncock Reveals the 5 Greatest Drivers He Ever Saw

At 90, Gordon Johncock Reveals the 5 Greatest Drivers He Ever Saw At ninety years old, a racing legend looks back and ranks the five greatest drivers he ever witnessed on track. From Parnelli Jones' fearless composure at the 1963 Indianapolis 500, to Bobby Unser's relentless toughness, Al Unser's deceptive calm that made winning look ordinary, Mario Andretti's rare versatility across every discipline, and finally A.J. Foyt — the complete racer who could master any machine on any surface. This isn't just a list of trophies and statistics. It's a firsthand account from someone who shared garages, tracks, and rivalries with these legends during racing's most dangerous and raw era. Discover what separated the truly great from the merely fast, and why these five names still dominate the conversation decades later. A powerful tribute to IndyCar's golden age and the men who defined it.