Robert Charles Cortner (April 16, 1927 – May 19, 1959) was an American automobile racing driver from Redlands, California.
Cortner was active on the midget car racing circuit, with a career spanning ten years.
[2] On Monday, May 18, Cortner passed the rookie test for the Indianapolis 500, allowing him to attempt to qualify a car for the race, which was to be held May 30.
Parsons stated that the car was caught in a cross wind, and first came into the infield before shooting back across the track head-first into the outer wall.
[4] Cortner's face hit the steering wheel and it appeared he began bleeding internally.