George Robson

(b Durham, 1788; d London, 8 Sept 1833). English watercolourist. After initial training in Durham, Robson moved to London in 1804 with the intention of becoming a landscape painter. He was introduced to the circle of artists surrounding John Varley, and it was from Varley that Robson derived the strong, uncluttered compositions and breadth of manner that characterize his own style.

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

George Robson (pronounced /ˈrɒbsən/; February 24, 1909 - September 2, 1946) was a Canadian racecar 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 died with George Barringer in an accident at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. Robson's brother Hal also completed in the Indy 500.

The proper pronunciation of his surname was "Rahb-sen," but is often mistakenly pronounced as "Robe-sen"

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

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