Countdown to Indy: 100 headlines that shaped the greatest spectacle in racing
Although this year marks the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, “firsts” are still happening.
One of those firsts came back in 1991, when Willy T. Ribbs became the first African American driver to qualify for the race.
Ribbs qualified 29th for Walker Racing out of a field of 33 cars.
He finished 32nd after engine failure on the fifth lap.
We’re counting down the final 100 days until the 100th running of the Indy 500, featuring a classic moment from The Greatest Spectacle in Racing…
#29 Willie T. Ribbs becomes first African American to qualify for Indy 500
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