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 British born, 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, settling in Indiana.

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

• Profile at Motorsport Memorial

Preceded by Mauri Rose Floyd Davis

Indianapolis 500 Winner 1946

Succeeded by Mauri Rose