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GTPlanet, in talking about Black History Month, this thread is about African-Americans in racing. I am an African-American myself, so I'm proud to celebrate my heritage. This thread was inspired by new Speed Channel show or segment, "Black Wheels." If you want to talk about blacks in racing, much less American racer, then go ahead. I'll start, though.
Some of the names I've seen are Willy T. Ribbs (NASCAR, SCCA), Bill Lester (NASCAR), and in the past, Cheryl Glass (Midget racer). Maybe the best of them to me was Willy T. Ribbs. I wished I could learn more about African-Americans who can compete in the highest level of racing whether it's NASCAR, an SCCA series, or even sportscar racing. The ultimate diversity deal would be (likely rare to happen) another black female to perhaps be the next Danica Patrick or Katherine Legge.
If there is an African-American that's making some noise in racing is if you follow motorcross. Because if you follow American motorcross, you may have heard of James "Bubba" Stewart. The championship seems to be Carmichael vs. Stewart. If he keeps up the good work, he'll likely see a Hall of Fame or some sort of special recognition in maybe a decade or so.
I just seem to know about Willy T. Ribbs and been exposed a lot to Bill Lester. So, you're free to comment and contribute, people.
[EDIT/UPDATE] This is a very old thread, but I edited one name. I meant "Cheryl Glass," not "Cheryl Gladys." I changed this up.
Some of the names I've seen are Willy T. Ribbs (NASCAR, SCCA), Bill Lester (NASCAR), and in the past, Cheryl Glass (Midget racer). Maybe the best of them to me was Willy T. Ribbs. I wished I could learn more about African-Americans who can compete in the highest level of racing whether it's NASCAR, an SCCA series, or even sportscar racing. The ultimate diversity deal would be (likely rare to happen) another black female to perhaps be the next Danica Patrick or Katherine Legge.
If there is an African-American that's making some noise in racing is if you follow motorcross. Because if you follow American motorcross, you may have heard of James "Bubba" Stewart. The championship seems to be Carmichael vs. Stewart. If he keeps up the good work, he'll likely see a Hall of Fame or some sort of special recognition in maybe a decade or so.
I just seem to know about Willy T. Ribbs and been exposed a lot to Bill Lester. So, you're free to comment and contribute, people.
[EDIT/UPDATE] This is a very old thread, but I edited one name. I meant "Cheryl Glass," not "Cheryl Gladys." I changed this up.
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