Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
Willy T Ribbs
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August 27, 2016
9 minutes
Available for over a year
In 1991, Willy T Ribbs became the first African-American driver to take part in the Indianapolis 500 - the biggest motor sport event in the USA. He talks to Jo Parsons about his long battle for sponsorship and the inspiration of Muhammad Ali.
(Photo: Willy T Ribbs. Credit: Associated Press)