release date January 7th 2020Directors Adam Carolla
Nate AdamsStarring Willy T. Ribbs
Dan Gurney
Bobby Unser
Bernie EcclestoneWhere to watch itNetflix
Chassy Media

Racer Willy T. Ribbs was many things. He was fast; he was brave, methodical in how his car was set up, and talented in his racecraft. Ribbs was blunt when he needed to be, and always aggressive on the track. He was not perfect as no racer is, but for a lot of people, he was one unforgivable thing. Ribbs was an “uppity” black man.

A Sad Legacy

One of the defining characteristics of America is racism. You would think, after everything we have been through in American history, we would have learned that it’s immoral (not to mention stupid) to treat people based on the color of their skin. Racism will never be a thing of the past when you have “good people on both sides.”
Auto racing is hard to figure out, and I don’t mean currently figure out, I mean in retrospect. Who got what equipment" Why didn’t this driver stay with that team" Did they drive him off the track on purpose, or was that just hard racing"

But add racism into the mix, and getting to the truth becomes especially problematic.

The Jackie Robinson of Racing

Willy T. Ribbs was a good racer, not just a good driver. There is a difference and one he displayed, right from the get-go, with his raw speed and talent. However, since this is profes...