Although his earlier career had been unremarkable, Robson won several more races during the American Automobile Association (AAA) sanctioned 1946 Championship Car season, before being killed later that year in accident at Lakewood Speedway.

He was the second child and eldest son of George William Robson, a machinist, and Elizabeth (née Davison).

Robson married Marjorie (née June) in 1933, and a year later, the couple had a son, George William.

[2] Robson's most notable result before the onset of the Second World War halted racing in the United States was a second-place finish in the Syracuse 100 in 1940.

[3] Driving for Joel Thorne, Robson made the field on the fourth day of qualifying, with the fifth fastest time overall.

Jackson lost time earlier in the race, forced to pit after his windshield was damaged by debris after Hal Robson - the younger brother of George - broke an engine rod.

After the race there was a minor controversy as Robson was accused of not following the rules by choosing to remain within his car during pit stops.

[7] Heading into the second-half of the season Robson had won six races in total and was running second in the points standings.

[2] The third "championship" level race of the season was held at Atlanta's Lakewood Speedway, a track notorious for its often dusty conditions.