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John Webb obituary: Former Brands Hatch circuit boss dies aged 92
Webb, a pioneering figure in British motorsport, transformed the industry during his tenure as chief executive of the track from 1964 to 1989. Born with dislocated hips, he defied expectations and pursued a career in press and publicity work for the aircraft industry. Webb’s first job was at Miles Aircraft, where he quickly excelled in generating publicity and became a freelance aviation journalist. He later formed his own press and PR company, with Brands Hatch as one of his first clients. Webb’s innovative ideas included hosting a Boxing Day meeting with unique attractions and acquiring other circuits to expand the company’s portfolio.
