Webb Jay
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BornWebb Jay
June 22, 1870
June 22, 1870
Dexter, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 1952 (aged 81)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Best finish4th (1905)
First race1905 Empire City Race (Empire City)
| Webb Jay | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born | Webb Jay June 22, 1870 Dexter, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 4, 1952 (aged 81) Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 3 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| Best finish | 4th (1905) | ||||||
| First race | 1905 Empire City Race (Empire City) | ||||||
| Last race | 1905 Glenville Race (Cleveland) | ||||||
| First win | 1905 Morris Park Race #2 (Morris Park) | ||||||
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Webb Jay (June 22, 1870 – June 4, 1952) was an American racing driver.[1] Jay participated in the inaugural AAA Championship car season in 1905. Competing for the White Motor Company in a steam-powered vehicle known as "Whistling Billy," Jay performed strongly, setting the world record time for one mile at Morris Park Racecourse, on July 4, 1905.[2] Later that season, he suffered a career ending injury, after initially being reported dead.[3]
