William “Willy” Theodore Ribbs Jr. shattered racial barriers in motorsport, becoming the first African American to test a Formula One car and the first to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
Inspiring Willy T. Ribbs Quotes
“Fear does not exist in my vocabulary when that green flag drops.” — Willy T. Ribbs
“I didn’t race for approval; I raced to win and to prove that talent knows no boundaries.” — Willy T. Ribbs
“When adversity pushes you back, step on the throttle and push through harder.” — Willy T. Ribbs