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Take a ride with the man who defied expectations and changed the face of racing. Willy T. Ribbs brings his experience as a history maker to his audience, offering a unique perspective on perseverance and achieving the impossible.
Are you looking for a keynote speaker who can captivate your audience with an extraordinary story of perseverance and triumph? Look no further than Willy T. Ribbs. Drawing from his personal experiences, this racing legend's stories will inspire and motivate your attendees to shatter limitations and strive for greatness.
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Ribbs is known for his charismatic and engaging speaking style. He captivatingly engages audiences with his personal anecdotes, racing insights, and lessons learned from his journey. His ability to connect with listeners personally creates a lasting impression.
Ribbs, a native of San Jose, made his American racing debut at Long Beach in the Formula Atlantic Series in 1978 and won the Atlantic pole in 1982. Ribbs also competed at Long Beach twice in Indy Cars. In 1991, he was the first African-American driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. His racing career also includes such accolades as being named Rookie of the Year in the 1983 Trans-Am Series, a series in which he won 17 races during his career. Ribbs also was named the IMSA GTO Series Driver of the Year in 1987 and 1988, and he has raced in NASCAR and the Craftsman Truck Series.
Willy T. Ribbs, Ambassador for Formula 1's Diversity and Inclusion Program
Ribbs says grand prix teams should have specific academy seats to help bring BAME drivers into the championship.
