George Robson Race Car Driver. February 24 1909 september 2 1946 was a british born naturalized american racing driver active in the 1940s. British born george robson was the surprise winner of the 1946 indianapolis 500 but his glorious summer ended in tragedy just three months later.
He moved with his family first to ontario in 1917 and then to the america in 1924. He started racing in 1930 on the outlaw circuit in california. Click on the year to see the standings for that year.
He started racing in 1930 on the outlaw circuit in california.
George robson ˈ r ɒ b s ən. He was very much at his peak because he had qualified for pole for that race and performed strongly since his surprise 500 victory. Died 02 sep 1946 atlanta georgia usa. Born in newcastle upon tyne england robson later moved to the mount dennis section of york ontario canada and finally to the united states in 1924 with his family settling in huntington park california.
