John Quenby
British motorsport administrator
About John Quenby
Lived 1941 – 2023 (aged 81). John Quenby was a British.
John Richard Quenby (30 October 1941 – 29 August 2023) was a British motorsport administrator who was Chief Executive of the RAC Motor Sports Association (1990–2001), the official governing body of motorsport in the United Kingdom. He was also director of the Auto-Cycle Union (1995–1998), Chairman of the Speedway Control Board (1998–2002) and of the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (1995–2000).
Biography Educated at Bedford Modern School and the Open University, Quenby started his business career with Granada plc becoming managing director of Granada Overseas Holdings Limited and holding numerous other directorships at subsidiary companies of Granada. Quenby was the branch Chairman of the Royal British Legion and Chairman of the Friends of the Intelligence Corps Museum since 2011. He was a member of the MCC and the RAC Club.
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Who was John Quenby?
British motorsport administrator
When was John Quenby born?
John Quenby was born on 30 October 1941.
When did John Quenby die?
John Quenby died on 29 August 2023.
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John Quenby was British.
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