William Theodore Ribbs

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Born in San Jose California in 1955 followed his boy hood dream of becoming a top racing driver

despite discrimination
Death threats
Sabotage
And a lack of sponsorship

he became the first black man to race an F1 car and to race in the Indy 500

 

[Notch7]

I heard he invented BBQ sauce.

 

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He raced in the Uk and was crowned Dunlop formula Ford 1600 champion

he was also successful in the
Trans-Am racing championship

 

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Dunno about the barbecue sauce

 

[noseall]

I heard he invented BBQ sauce.

That was Colonel Sanders.

 

[Dangee]

I don’t “ get” chicken gravy though.