Willy T. Ribbs
@WillyRibbs
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INDY 500 History Maker..Amazon UPPITY” The Willy T. Ribbs Story..San Jose Sports HOF..2021 Long Beach Grand Prix WOF.. F1 Ambassador
Joined April 2011
A Great Man who I have been friends with for 46 years and truly Love - the Great Nigel Mansell @nigelmansell @F1 @SkySportsF1
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.@realdonaldtrump apologize to Melania for your pocket mouse, apologize to the women you GBTP, apologize to Kap, apologize to all #AfricanAmericans you have denigrated, apologize to the American people because your presidency has been a #HOAX! Yours truly #UPPITY #nascar #indycar.
Has @BubbaWallace apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX? That & Flag decision has caused lowest ratings EVER!.
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Thanks @SRXracing family for adding me to the All-Star cast. In the words of Mills Lane or Marvin Gaye, “Let’s Get It On”! 🏁🏎🇺🇸 #SVRA #INDYCAR #NASCAR #F1 #FormulaOne #IMSA #DamonHill @HillF1 @AmandaDCNN @TomClarksonF1 #LH44 #CBSsports @RACERmag.
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That’s a MF’er at 240 mph!!! 😳🤣 #INDYCAR #Indy500 #IMS #IndianapolsMotorSpeedway #TurnOne #ThisIsAugust 🏎🏁
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CONGRATS USF Pro 2000 CHAMPION MYLES (Front)ROWE 🏁🏁 .Proud Of You !!!! @F1 @Motorsport @RACERmag
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#First and Only African American 😂 Sir Lewis Hamilton is the GOAT 🏁.
Celebrating those who have broken down barriers this #BlackHistoryMonth. In 1986, @WillyRibbs became the first African-American to drive an @F1 car when he tested for Brabham in Estoril.
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How many #NASCAR officials, team owners, drivers, mechanics have used the N word in their history? If none of the above, then let #KyleLarson back in the game. @Jeff_Gluck #INDYCAR #IMSA #RacerMag #AutoWeek @tomclarksonf1 @hillf1 #CBSSports @AmandaDCNN.
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My Uncle Felix Ribbs served in WW2 in the Philippines and he specialized in blowing up bridges. Took me duck hunting as a kid. My Hero RIP @F1 #Ambassador
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One of the best moments in #Indy500 history: Willy T Ribbs makes the field in dramatic fashion in 1991. #AllMonthLong | #Upscaled
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The #1 spot in my profession is #poleposition & I have been there many times before, but being in the #1 spot on #Netflix w/#UPPITY that’s a first for me @adamcarolla @nateadams26 @ChassyMedia and we’re loving it!
and its in the number 1 slot.
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Banged it up with #Paul (Dick) Tracy all night. Crazy race. Congrats to @SRXracing for putting on a #Wild show @knoxvilleraces next @CBSSports
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Sir Stud Field Mouse aka Jack Stewart was by far the most #racist and hostile driver I ever delt with in my career. The reason you don’t see a diversity issue, is because you are the diversity issue. #F1 #FormulaOne #LH44 #MercedesAMGF1@amandadcnn @HillF1.
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What you look like when you come to @SlingerSpeedway for the first time 😂😂😂 @h3lio @CBSSports @SRXracing #unreal #fastest 1/4 mile #bigbang
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My entire life has been the sport on 4 wheels. I’ve climbed tall mountains and @F1 is Mt Everest @SkySportsF1 @f1miami
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He needed a 213mph to break the bump day barrier and 213mph to break the race barrier at Indianapolis. @WillyRibbs goes out on track with his very last bullet. This was it. This is why qualifying for the Indy 500 must remain the #fastest33.
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Congrats to Mr&Mrs Anthony Hamilton for Lewis’ great race at #USGrandprix Austin @F1 @SkySportsF1
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#aarp poster boys #60’s and still bangin @SRXracing @CBSSports @BillElliott9 @AllenBestwick @MattYocum @chaseelliott @NASCAR
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RIP Sidney Poitier. Words are not strong enough to articulate the Greatness of your legacy 🏁
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Thanks to All for your Birthday wishes. Have a Great New Year 🏁 @CBSSports @F1 @SRXracing @SkySportsF1.
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#Happy Birthday to the Great Bobby Unser. The Only driver to Ever invite me to his home to spend time. Thank You ❤️
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Great interview w/@AmandaDCNN #CNNSports. more to follow! #FormulaOne #F1 #INDYCAR #NASCAR #IMS #IndianapolisMotorSpeedway #SVRA
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That’s what I’ll be driving beginning June 12th on CBS Sports !!!.
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A Date With History 🏁.
Thirty years ago, @WillyRibbs was the first African American driver to qualify for and race in the 1991 #Indy500. Learn more about this auto racing trailblazer in our newest #StoryoftheWeek #BlackHistoryMonth
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30 Years. Then and Now. A road less traveled #Sports History @IndyCar @SRXracing @IMSMuseum @NASCAR @CBSSports @Motorsport @RACERmag @marshallpruett
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@paultracy3 after @SlingerSpeedway @SRXracing show @ErnieFrancisJr @HailieDeegan @CBSSports @IndyCar @RACERmag @h3lio @TonyStewart @MarcoAndretti
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The Greatest Moment Of My Career 🏁🏁🏁.
30 years ago, @WillyRibbs withstood one of the most dramatic weeks in #Indy500 history. A trailblazer was made in 1991. Full Story: #INDYCAR | #BHM
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My favorite Christmas Party of all time. Phil Hill, Dan Gurney & Carroll Shelby #legends #svra #IMSA #IndyCar @TomyDrissi #F1 @RACERmag @promaticltd @adamcarolla @jimmykimmel @nateadams26 @scottborchetta
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2 of my closest friends@Eldora for the@SRX Super Star series@TonyParella and @alunserjr@SRXracing @CBSSports @SVRAlife @IndyCar
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Mission Accomplished 🏁.
Weekend on the couch? . Check out the story of @WillyRibbs in "Uppity" on Netflix. Watch: #Indy500 // #BHM
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HAPPY FATHERS DAY MEN #theoribbs @marshallpruett #pjanner #svra @TomyDrissi @nateadams26 @adamcarolla @DLHughleyRadio @jimmykimmel
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RIP Chuck Yeager. You Were One Of My Hero’s. Thank You For Your Kind Words @SkySportsF1 @HillF1 @tedkravitz @TommyKendall11 @F1 @RACERmag #Big Balls
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My favorite team owner, always gave me the best 🏁 #Dan Gurney #Badcats @jgurney36 @IndyCar @SRXracing @CBSSports @TheHardCompound @F1
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91 Indy | The anticipation now was building for @WillyRibbs. Would he be the first African American to qualify for the #indy500? The world was watching. #fastest33
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66 and still in the mix. Count down to the @SRXracing Super Star Show @CBSSports�� #Rumble Ol Man Rumble
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@RACERmag @ErnieFrancisJr No excuses, no slow walk. Should be in a Indy Car, ie Penske, Andretti or Ganassi next year. You said you wanted diversity, that’s WINNING diversity right there boys.
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The 2021 @SRXracing was a smashing success @CBSSports @RACERmag @F1 @IndyCar @NASCAR #Dirtydozen #Bigratings #Crowdthriller
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Looking forward to speaking w/#CNN @donlemon tonight at 10p EST on #TonightwithDonLemon to discuss #NASCAR, #ConfederateFlag, #racism & #discrimination in #motorsports. #BlackLivesMatter #RacialInjustice #SilenceIsNotAnOption #INDYCAR #F1 #FormulaOne
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He taught me a lot. the most influential sports figure in history #ESPN #IndyCar #NASCAR #SVRA @adamcarolla @nateadams26 #MuhammadAli #JimmyKimmel #NBA #NFL #MLB
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#THANK YOU @GPLongBeach @SRXracing @CBSSports @IndyCar @RACERmag @SVRAlife @AutoweekUSA @F1
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#Lewis raced for Ron Dennis Willy T raced for Dan Gurney. Mentors that will be remembered @F1 #Ambassador
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Thanks to all who helped me walk there @SRXracing @CBSSports @SVRAlife @IndyCar #Uppity #Never quit #Strong 🏁🙏🏽
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Let’s Get It On. June 12th CBS @SRXracing @IndyCar @CBSSports @espn @F1 @Motorsport @RACERmag @NASCAR
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#UPPITY NOW available today as a digital download or DVD-order at - @adamcarolla @nateadams26 @ChassyMedia #BernieEcclestone @alunserjr @Caitlyn_Jenner @TommyKendall11 @HumpyWheeler #bobbyunser @SGI_1994 #IMS #INDY500 #F1 #NASCAR #INDYCAR #HDBBMF.
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CONGRATULATIONS TAKUMA SATO 2020 INDY 500 WINNER. Nobody Better Down The Stretch🏁🍾#Indy500 @TakumaSatoRacer.
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#39 years ago laid the lumber down. Thanks Chuck Looper-Dave King @F1 @SRXracing @RACERmag @TheHardCompound #Ambassador.
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When the sport turned their back on him @WillyRibbs had his back @KyleLarsonRacin @NASCAR @GanassiChip.
Ribbs on Larson: “All you can do is show atonement” via @racermag . Larson asked to speak with @WillyRibbs and the communications have begun. Good on Kyle.
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My friendship with Mansell 47 years. Just a Great person and not scared 🐅
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A man apologizes Face to Face.
Nelson Piquet has issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton for language he used on a podcast appearance last year.
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I am honored to be a part of Indy 500 history. it’s what I lived for 🏁 #Indy500 #IndyCar #NASCAR @adamcarolla @nateadams26.
Chills. Check out this innovative light show in downtown Indianapolis as @IndyCar celebrated #Indy500 in less than 11 days at @IMS:
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Before James Hunt he was Mr. Cool with quotes like “halveshafts flying through the air at Indy” 🏁 #grahamhill @HillF1 #Formula1 @LewisHamilton @TomClarksonF1 @AmandaDCNN
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BS didn’t compare other sports and how they use their language, he referred to Rap Stars.That’s more than an element. He needs to RESIGN NOW !!!!!.
Lewis Hamilton has said there is a "racial element" to the choice of words used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in his bid to clampdown on swearing over #F1 team radio. Full story ⬇️.
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@SRXracing Fight Night @EldoraSpeedway crowd on their feet @CBSSports Show #electrifying #Dirtydozen #Wreckersforcheckers
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#YR #elevon @_Brytni @BrytonEjames were young but not restless at the #UPPITY premier in LA. I appreciate everyone coming out to support the film. You can see it now on #Netflix @adamcarolla @nateadams26 @ChassyMedia @SGI_1994 #INDYCAR #IMS
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My NFL cousin Donnie and I. there’s a reason why no one left a noose in my pit #NASCAR #IndyCar #CNN #ESPN #IMSA #Formula1 #cbssports #NBCSN @AmandaDCNN
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@SRXracing Super Star Series#Bad Cats # Italian Stallion # Black Buck @CBSSports #Big show #Super excitement #Rivals#Dirty dozen #Greatest show on 4 wheels
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Filmed all day with CBS Motorsports Impresario Matt Yocum for the upcoming @SRXracing thriller @CBSSports.
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@ahmed_baokbah T. Wolf is a AWESOME human being, with the heart of GOLD.I’d have his back in a bar room fight any day 👊🏽.
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#Scarface-Ok Ok you want to play rough say hello to my little friend 😂😂😂 @SRXracing @CBSSports @RACERmag #Dirtydozen #Bigratings #Thriller #Rumble
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RIP John Madden. The Greatest Sports Color Commentator Ever. Nobody Close Then Or Now @NFL @nflnetwork @CBSSports @espn @NBCSport.
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#Photo of the Day. 2 time Indy 500 winner @alunserjr at the #Caribbean Classic with his nephew #Theo Ribbs today @winchester @F1 @CBSSports @IMS @SkySportsF1 @SRXracing
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