John Grant

Male

Warwickshire

United Kingdom

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About Me:
Brought up in the car industry, having spent 25 years with Ford and Jaguar. Subsequently Chairman of the Motor Sports Association (the UK governing body) until 2005. Now a non-executive director of a number of public and private companies.
What car(s) do you own?
1. McLaren M8C/D 1970. First used by Toyota as a development project, then driven in 1972 Can-Am series by Gordon Dewar.
2. Shadow DN9A 1978. Driven mainly by Clay Regazzoni and occasionally by Hans Stuck.
Both will soon be for sale - see below.
What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?
Raced in historic F1, mostly with Grand Prix Masters.
Raced historic sports racing cars, such as my M8 and previously Chevrons, usually in Supersports or Interseries Revival.
Unfortunately stopped racing for now following a major accident last year - as a result, my wife has suspended my race licence!
What clubs do you belong to?
BRDC - British Racing Drivers Club
Royal Automobile Club
What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?
Find time (and money!) to do more historic racing at interesting circuits in interesting cars
Location
The Malthouse, Manor Lane

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  • Stephen Page

    John
    I'd like to call you later today.
    We're trying to unite the world's Vintage car owners and Vintage Racing and you could be very helpful!
    BTW - my dream was also to race a F1 car and I'm having a Shadow DN8 restored, also driven by Clay.
    All the best - Stephen

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Allen Brown

    Hi John

    Are you the John Grant that ran a Chevron B19 in Supersports a few years ago? We're researching B19s on 10 Tenths at the moment and I'd be keen to know the history of yours.

    Kind regards
    Allen

    Jan 27, 2009

  • Allen Brown

    Hi John

    Thanks for that. I was aware of Stephen's car so can now combine the two and have one less mystery to solve.

    Kind regards
    Allen

    Mar 30, 2009