John Grant – Part 1

John Grant is the current Chairman of the British Racing Drivers Club, and since taking on that role has had to make many difficult and radical decisions to secure the future of Silverstone Racing Circuit—The Home of British Motor Racing. Some may ask who is John Grant and how is he qualified to take such steps? In his career Grant has held positions in the highest echelons of both Ford Europe and Ford’s HQ in the U.S., and has been Chairman of the British RAC Motor Sports Association. VR’s European Editor, Mike Jiggle, spent time with him talking about his background both on and off the track, his passion for the sport from grassroots to international level and his high regard for the British Racing Drivers Club. In the first part of a two-part interview we look at Grant’s formative years and his career at Ford. 

You’re now Chairman of the British Racing Drivers Club, but where did your love of motor racing begin?