Willy T. Ribbs sat in a cozy room in front of a trophy case and racing memorabilia. He was at his home in Driftwood, Texas, wearing dark aviator sunglasses and a black cap with the red Formula 1 logo ...

As often was the case amid an American society embedded in racism in the 1980s, Muhammad Ali put it best. Advising black racing driver Willy T Ribbs, the people's champion made his point in no ...

*Like baseball’s Jackie Robinson, Willy T. Ribbs found himself in the thick of it too, dealing with the intersection of race and sports. As we embark upon Black History Month, the racing pioneer joins ...

Ars Technica has been separating the signal from the noise for over 25 years. With our unique combination of technical savvy and wide-ranging interest in the technological arts and sciences, Ars is ...

Familiar face Nicole René, who regularly joins the FOX59 Morning News and Indy Now, is now taking a Deep Dive into the fashion shows and launches that she has this week from volunteer moments, to ...

Comedian and actor Adam Carolla calls Jim Rome to discuss the life of Willy T. Ribbs, the first black driver to drive at Indy.

‘Sure. I was a role model because I was doing something no other Black kid had done. But for me? It was about going fast’ (Getty) As often was the case amid an American society embedded in racism in ...

Racing Legends Al Unser Jr. and Willy T. Ribbs dropped by FOX59 Morning News to discuss “Pit Lane Unfiltered,” a series in which they’ll share stories and racing insights.