George Robson (racing driver)

This article is about the racecar driver. For the rugby player, see George Robson (rugby union).

George Robson (/ˈrɒbsən/; February 24, 1909 – September 2, 1946) was a Canadian racing driver active in the 1940s. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Robson later moved to Ontario and finally to the U.S. in 1924.

Robson was the winner of the first Indianapolis 500 following World War II (1946) but would die later that year with George Barringer in an accident at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. Robson's brother Hal also competed in the Indy 500.

Indianapolis 500 results

Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired
1940 17 23 122.562 18 23 67 0 Shock absorber
1941 10 16 121.576 22 25 66 0 Oil leak
1946 16 15 125.541 5 1 200 138 Running
Totals 333 138

Starts 3
Poles 0
Front Row 0
Wins 1
Top 5 1
Top 10 1
Retired 2

References

Preceded by
Mauri Rose
Floyd Davis		 Indianapolis 500 Winner
1946 		Succeeded by
Mauri Rose


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