Indy Car World Series Driver Willy T. Ribbs Trading Card, 1991
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Willy T. Ribbs competed in Trans-Am and NASCAR events through the 1980s, earning 17 victories in the Trans-Am Series. In 1991, Ribbs made history as the first Black driver to qualify for and compete in the Indianapolis 500. Engine problems ended his race after five laps, but Ribbs returned to Indy in 1993 and finished in 21st place.
Willy T. Ribbs competed in Trans-Am and NASCAR events through the 1980s, earning 17 victories in the Trans-Am Series. In 1991, Ribbs made history as the first Black driver to qualify for and compete in the Indianapolis 500. Engine problems ended his race after five laps, but Ribbs returned to Indy in 1993 and finished in 21st place.
Artifact
Collecting card
Date Made
1991
Subject Date
1990
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.60.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 2.625 in
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