Webb Jay

Webb Jay (June 22, 1870 – June 4, 1952) was an American racing driver.^[1] 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.^[2] Later that season, he suffered a career ending injury, after initially being reported dead.^[3]

Webb Jay
Born	Webb Jay (1870-06-22)June 22, 1870 Dexter, Iowa, U.S.
Died	June 4, 1952(1952-06-04) (aged 81) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Champ Car career
3 races run over 1 year
Best finish	4th (1905)
First race	1905 Empire City Race (Empire City)
Last race	1905 Glenville Race (Cleveland)
First win	1905 Morris Park Race #2 (Morris Park)
Wins Podiums Poles 1 2 0