Ribbs to start IndyCar team?

Two-time Indianapolis 500 starter Willy T. Ribbs, the first African-American to compete in the race, attended Carb Day activities.

(About owning a race team for the 2011 Indianapolis 500): "It's in the talking stage right now. There's a lot of chin music in this business. It is definitely being talked about. In 2010, it would be too soon. But in 2011 it could be done real well. It would be perfect because the 75^th anniversary was when I was here. So, to come back as a team owner in the 100^th — mind blower. Indy is really my second home. The energy here is incredible. When I was here in '91, it was a tough month, but you could just feel the energy. The energy kept me going. And this is the biggest race on the planet. It was then – it is now – and it will always be the biggest race auto race in the world."