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The first black driver in the Indy 500 knows his place in history but doesn’t get caught up in it

The first African-American at the sport’s top level in 40 years joins two other minority recruits at this weekend’s Coca Cola 600

He left his day job to pursue racing full time

He also was the first to win a Grand National race

Colored Speedway Association driver also was a skilled mechanic

He also was first to test a Formula One car