Listen to Chris Harris, Co-Founder of African American Racers Association dive deep into a Q and A with DeWayne Hill. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He served on the battlegrounds of Baghdad and became one of the BEST jetcar drivers while breaking down barriers of inequality.
So how did he do it?
Hard work and loyalty.
In this interview DeWayne shares his untold story:
8:20 - What the Marine Corps taught him about never quitting, even if you're struggling.
15:08 - The road is NOT always easy. You have to get dirty.
19:00 - The inspiring words of James Brown and the lesson behind it.
20:46 - People will do 2 things - pull you down or pull you up. You have to know when to trim the fat.
23:46 - The first time sitting in a car and realizing, “I can do this!”
26:34 - Respect the power of a car. The ground will always be there for you.
31:22 - Most drivers don’t understand what industry they are in.
34:20 - Keep your composure.
35:10 - The untold story of racism
...and so much more.
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African American Racers Association was established to recognize and promote African American’s contributions in motorsports and exemplify equality.
It's a continuation of our mission to showcase the real and untold stories of the many people unrecognized but gave life to motorsport. So you can be inspired on your journey to never give up.
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