About Webb Jay
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81–82). Webb Jay was an American racing driver.
Webb Jay (June 22, 1870 – June 4, 1952) was an American racing driver. 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. Later that season, he suffered a career ending injury, after initially being reported dead.
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Who was Webb Jay?
American racing driver (1870–1952)
When was Webb Jay born?
Webb Jay was born in 1870.
When did Webb Jay die?
Webb Jay died in 1952.
What was Webb Jay's occupation?
Webb Jay was a racing driver.
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Webb Jay was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Webb Jay. https://biography.guide/webb-jay/
MLA: "Webb Jay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/webb-jay/.
Chicago: "Webb Jay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/webb-jay/.
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