Celebrities in IndyCar

In 1991, comedian Bill Cosby put "Fat Albert" aside and became a vital force behind African-American driver Willy T. Ribbs' Indy 500 effort. Cosby was part of an IndyCar team that included team owner Derrick Walker and Sam Belnavis. Ribbs became the first Black driver in the Indianapolis 500 competing in 1991 and finishing 32nd. In 1993 the Cosby-led Ribbs entry started 30th and finished 21st at Indy.