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Jim Robinson (racing driver) (James Richard Robinson) was born on 28 January, 1946 in Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, U.S., is an American racing driver (1946–1995). Discover Jim Robinson (racing driver)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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James Richard Robinson |
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| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1946 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Date of death |
28 December, 1995 |
| Died Place |
Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jim Robinson (racing driver) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Jim Robinson (racing driver) height not available right now. We will update Jim Robinson (racing driver)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Robinson (racing driver) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Robinson (racing driver) worth at the age of 49 years old? Jim Robinson (racing driver)’s income source is mostly from being a successful driver. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim Robinson (racing driver)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
He finished 36th in the Budweiser 400 and 12th in the Winston Western 500 at Riverside.
James Richard Robinson (January 28, 1946 – December 28, 1995) was a NASCAR driver from 1979 to 1987.
The series returned to Riverside for a third visit for the Winston Western 500 in November where Robinson was swept up in a crash on the 53rd lap.
A resident of Reseda in California, Robinson began competing with the NASCAR Winston West Series in 1978.
Robinson made his NASCAR Winston Cup Series debut on January 14, 1979, at the year's season opener, the Winston Western 500 at Riverside International Raceway's 2.62-mile road course at Riverside, California, driving John Borneman's No. 81 Borneman Plastering Chevrolet.
Robinson completed 17 laps of the 119-lap event before suffering an engine failure.
Robinson returned to Winston Cup Series competition driving A.J. Kurten's No. 78 San-Val Lumber Supply Chevrolet in the NAPA Riverside 400 and in the Los Angeles Times 500 at the 2.5-mile Ontario Motor Speedway at Ontario, California.
Robinson entered the same three events in 1980 driving Kurten's No. 78 San Fernando Valley Lumber Chevrolet finishing 20th in the Warner W. Hodgdon 400 at Riverside.
In 1981, he drove Jack Williams No. 78 San Fernando Valley Lumber/Hammer Security Chevrolet in the season opening Winston Western 500 at Riverside finishing sixth.
He finished tenth when the series returned to Riverside for the Warner W. Hodgdon 400 driving the No. 78 Oldsmobile.
Robinson again competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 1982 in two events at Riverside, the Budweiser 400 and the Winston Western 500 recording a 20th-place finish.
He soon began to enjoy success with the series winning the NASCAR Winston West Series Championship in 1983, 1984, and 1985 - finishing no worse than fifth in the series standings for eight years in a row.
Robinson recorded 13 NASCAR Winston West Series wins and won most popular driver many times.
When the NASCAR Winston Cup Series visited Riverside in 1983, Robinson was on hand in the No. 78 Hammer Security Systems Oldsmobile.
In 1984, Robinson once again competed in both Riverside events on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series schedule, the Budweiser 400 where he finished 14th in the No. 78 Gibson Oldsmobile and the Winston Western 500 where he finished 29th.
In 1985, Robinson finished 13th in the Budweiser 400 and 12th in the Winston Western 500 at Riverside.
He finished 15th in the 1986 Budweiser 400 at Riverside and 25th after an engine failure on lap 100 of the Winston Western 500.
Robinson's final year of NASCAR Winston Cup Series competition came in 1987.
Robinson was badly injured during the Late Model portion of the 1988 Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway when he spun and his helmet made contact with the outside retaining wall.
Never recovering from head injuries, he remained hospitalised after the accident, until his death on December 28, 1995, as a result of complications from pneumonia.
Robinson was inducted into the NASCAR West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2002.
His grandsons Lucas McNeil and Jacob McNeil both race weekly at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California where Lucas is a multi-time winner in the Irwindale Truck Series.
Lucas runs the No. 78 with the same design his grandfather did in tribute.
He finished 11th in the Budweiser 400 and 21st in the Winston Western 500.
