John Richard Quenby (30 October 1941 – 29 August 2023)[1] 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).[2][3][4][5]
John Quenby | |
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| Born | 30 October 1941 |
| Died | 29 August 2023 (aged 81) |
| Education | Bedford Modern School |
Biography
editEducated 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.[2] In 1990 he became Chief Executive of the RAC Motor Sports Association, the official governing body of motorsport in the United Kingdom, a position he held until 2001. He was also a director of the Auto-Cycle Union (1995–98), Chairman of the Speedway Control Board (1998–2002) and former Chairman of the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board (1995–2000).[2] After his retirement,[6] Quenby was the branch Chairman of the Royal British Legion and Chairman of the Friends of the Intelligence Corps Museum since 2011.[7] He was a member of the MCC and the RAC Club.[2]
Quenby died from cancer in August 2023, at the age of 81.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "John Quenby: Death notice". Bedford Today. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "John Quenby, Esq Authorised Biography - Debrett's People of Today". debretts.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015.
- ^ "Revised Rally GB announced". AUTOSPORT.com. 18 May 2000.
- ^ "Button Rules Out First Podium Finish". AUTOSPORT.com. 20 June 2003.
- ^ "Muddy waters". motorsportmagazine.com.
- ^ "MSA to carry out special review". AUTOSPORT.com. 27 June 2002.
- ^ Friends of The Intelligence Corps Museum (FICM). "Information about Friends of The Intelligence Corps Museum - Trustees - Patron". intelligencemuseum.org.
- ^ Smith, Daniel (31 August 2023). "John Quenby: 1941 – 2023". Motorsport UK. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
Motorsport UK is saddened to hear of the passing of John Quenby
- ^ "John Quenby". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2 September 2023. Announcement by Quenby's widow
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