Vision Racing was unable to secure sponsorship to run a second car in 2009, leaving Foyt out of a ride. He returned to the Foyt-Greer Racing team for the 2009 Indianapolis 500, driving the No. 41 vehicle. Foyt finished 16th on the lead lap as his teammate Vítor Meira was injured in a late-race crash. Paul Tracy was drafted as the substitute driver for Meira at the next race, but Foyt stepped into the car for his home race at Texas Motor Speedway. Ryan Hunter-Reay drove the car for the rest of the season and Texas would be Foyt's last race of 2009.