'Gearing Up' with Willy T Ribbs

Defiant racer and star of Netflix doco "Uppity", Willy T Ribbs

Episode 10 of the Racing Pilot Podcast podcast, hosted by Racing Pilot, titled "'Gearing Up' with Willy T Ribbs" was published on June 15, 2020 and runs 81 minutes.

June 15, 2020 ·81m · Racing Pilot Podcast

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Summary

This was a special show for sure. William T Ribbs is the star of incredible and shocking Netflix documentary "Uppity" and is a former American racing driver. He was the first African American to test a Formula One car and made history when he successfully navigated the Month of May to reach one of the most important races in the world, the Indy 500 on a shoestring budget. The defiant star dominated series including Trans Am, IMSA and others and has even competed in the UK, where he showed pace that surpassed drivers who went on to not only compete in, but win in Formula One. WARNING: This episode does include swearing and may have references that some listeners might find upsetting. For more content and to join the MotorMouth community, download the MotorMouth app:Apple: https://apple.co/2OOB2pR Android: http://bit.ly/2ZnuakcDesktop: https://www.motormouth.club The MotorMouth App is the newest platform where you can find motorsport news, live race times, and discuss your views with fellow motorsport enthusiasts!Give us your feedback across all our social media profiles:FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeDon't forget to Subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast platform! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

This was a special show for sure. William T Ribbs is the star of incredible and shocking Netflix documentary "Uppity" and is a former American racing driver.

He was the first African American to test a Formula One car and made history when he successfully navigated the Month of May to reach one of the most important races in the world, the Indy 500 on a shoestring budget.

The defiant star dominated series including Trans Am, IMSA and others and has even competed in the UK, where he showed pace that surpassed drivers who went on to not only compete in, but win in Formula One.

WARNING: This episode does include swearing and may have references that some listeners might find upsetting.

For more content and to join the MotorMouth community, download the MotorMouth app:

Apple: https://apple.co/2OOB2pR

Android: http://bit.ly/2Znuakc

Desktop: https://www.motormouth.club

The MotorMouth App is the newest platform where you can find motorsport news, live race times, and discuss your views with fellow motorsport enthusiasts!

Give us your feedback across all our social media profiles:

Don't forget to Subscribe to get the latest episodes in your podcast platform!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.