George Robson

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George Robson (February 24, 1909 - September 2, 1946) was a Canadian racecar driver active in the 1940's. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, Robson later moved to Ontario and finally to the U.S. in 1924. Robson died with George Barringer in an accident at the Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. Robson's brother Hal also completed in the Indy 500.

[edit] Indy 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

Preceded by Mauri Rose Floyd Davis

Indianapolis 500 Winner 1946

Succeeded by Mauri Rose