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Sporting Witness: Willy T Ribbs

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27/08/2016 GMT

Willy T Ribbs

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Willy T Ribbs

In 1991, an African-American driver raced the Indianapolis 500 for the first time

In 1991, an African-American driver raced the Indianapolis 500 for the first time.

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)

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