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20.12.2018
Le Mans racer, Supercar driver, travelling the world. Oliver Webb does it all. But apart from being incredibly fast, he really has an eye for images. That easily makes him one of the most popular drivers on social media. But when it really comes to it, he just wants to win Le Mans.
I would describe myself as a professional racing and stunt driver with a passion for supercars and the road. I do get involved a lot with the supercar lifestyle. I run a supercar track day, I coach a lot of supercar drivers and I collaborate often with supercar clubs. We’ve reached a point in the industry where supercars and race cars grew much closer to each other.
Yes absolutely, it definitely wasn’t always the case. Especially with the track focused supercars that are being released today. That has made a big change.
I’m doing pretty well, I guess. There are of course a few Formula one drivers out there that play the game on an even bigger scale. I made it a part of my life because it really helps me out when it comes to attracting partners and attacking new people and events. I also try to use it in a way it benefits my partners so it might help them sell their product. On the other hand, it’s always good for sharing great race results.
There actually isn’t one. I believe I got a bit lucky. My customers have very impressive supercar collections, so those great cars do well on social media. I studied photography and videography at school and I pursued it very heavily. I will always try and create my own content rather than reposting something that already exists.
Easy, Le Mans in an LMP1. By a mile.
The McLaren Senna GTR that’s coming out soon is amazing and really sticks out besides this one, the BAC Mono is an incredible experience to drive.
I am working with BAC Mono for six years now. The first BAC Mono I ever drove was the first car they’d ever built. Since that day I tested every car that came out of the factory. They’re at one hundred cars now. It all started when they were building and painting their first car at a farm of a friend of mine. Neil Brigs, one of the owners, called me and asked me if I wanted to test a car that was quite new.
It’s a Formula one car for the road. That’s what it essentially is.
It surprises some people how good it is as a road car. It’s actually quite comfortable. You can drive it to the track, go flat out and then quietly drive it back. I’ve driven them all over Europe, so I’ve lost track how far I’ve driven one. The only downside to it, is when it’s pouring with rain…
The same goal I have every season. Which is to win Le Mans. I’ve come close before, with a podium place but it’s my personal dream to win in my class and especially overall.
(Laughs) No not very often. I’m always travelling. This year I was home for about fifty days or so. But I love doing it, so I don’t mind at all.
