Complete Archive of Robin Benson

BARC Goodwood [Handicap]14.4.1956
106The car is not available on a photoMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph
(GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
LCCC Oulton Park [Sports Handicap]2.6.1956
56The presence of the car is unknownMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AS
Robin Benson (GB)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
LCCC Oulton Park [S2.0]2.6.1956
56The presence of the car is unknownMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph L4 2v OHV 1991 cc N/AS2.0
Robin Benson (GB)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
BARC Goodwood [Handicap]6.7.1956
104The car is not available on a photoMorgan Plus 4 - Triumph
(GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Preliminary Mansfield [FM+GM+HM]9.3.1958
21The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Mansfield [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]9.3.1958
21The car is not available on a photoLotusGM
-
-
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 12th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Louisville [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]27.4.1958
The car is not available on a photoLotus
-
-
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Preliminary La Junta [BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]La Junta Sports Car Races31.5.1958
29The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional La Junta [FM+GM+HM+EP+FP+GP]La Junta Sports Car Races1.6.1958
29The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA National Road America [EM+FM+GM]International June Sprints Road America22.6.1958
23The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
Robin S. Benson (GB)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA National Pensacola [GM+HM]Fiesta of Five Flags National Championship Sports Car Races Corry Field3.4.1960
68The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Hilltop [Modified+FJr.]Inaugural Louisiana Hilltop Races5.6.1960
The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 2nd in GM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA National Louisville - Classes BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+GMKentucky Derby Festival National Races21.8.1960
168The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven - N/AGM
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 9th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Hilltop [Main]Louisiana Hilltop Dedication Races5.9.1960
The car is not available on a photoLotus Eleven
-
Front-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Goodwood International - Fordwater Trophy3.4.1961
100The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1500 GS Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1498 cc N/AGT2.0
R. S. Benson-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 2nd in GT2.0
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
National Open Oulton Park [GT]National Spring Meeting Oulton Park15.4.1961
23The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 1600 GS Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1600 cc N/AGT2.0
T. Weber (GB)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)
listed, never drove: Tommy Weber (GB)		Result: 13th
Grid: 17th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Scott-Brown Memorial Snetterton23.7.1961
The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC N/A
-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 13th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Aintree [GT2.0]13.8.1961
The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 Carrera - Porsche F4 2v DOHC N/A
-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 4th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Autosport Snetterton [GT+1.3]20.8.1961
The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 - Porsche GT2.0
-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 2nd in GT2.0
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Tourist TrophyNews of The World sponsor the 27th R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race and The B.A.R.C.18.8.1962
99 - Ferrari 250 GT SWB #2735 - R. C. KerrisonFerrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta #2735 - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 2953 cc N/AGT+2.0
R. C. Kerrison (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chris Kerrison (GB)/Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 9th (1:34.4000)
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/09/2024Photo by courtesy of: Evan Gamblin
Lombank Trophy Snetterton30.3.1963
29The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - N/AS1.15
Equipe Elva (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 6th
Grid: 17th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
National Open Oulton Park [Sports]6.4.1963
33The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.15
Equipe Elva (London) (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 11th
Grid: 19th - 17th fastest qualifier
Colours: green/silver?
Tyres: unknown
Goodwood International - Lavant CupGoodwood Iinternational Motor Racing, Easter Monday15.4.1963
41The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/AS1.15
Equipe Elva (London) (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown
Silverstone International - Sports Cars15th Annual International Trophy11.5.1963
2The presence of the car is unknownElva Mk VII # - 1098 cc N/AS1.15
Ernest E. Unger (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000 km Rennen Nürburgring19.5.1963
2424 - Porsche 356B 1600 GS Carrera - Richard StoopPorsche 356 B 1600 GS Carrera # - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1600 cc N/AGT1.6
Richard Stoop (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dickie Stoop (GB)/Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 34th (10:57.9000)
Colours: darker
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2016Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Whitsun Goodwood [Sports]Motoring News Whit Monday Meeting Goodwood3.6.1963
47The presence of the car is unknownElva - Climax N/A
Equipe Elva (London) Ltd.-
-
Drivers listed: Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Guards Trophy Mallory Park13.7.1963
The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax N/A
(GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: BensonResult: 7th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Snetterton [Sports]14.7.1963
The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax N/AS1.15
(GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: BensonResult: 1st in S1.15
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Guards Trophy Brands Hatch [S2.0]6.8.1963
62The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax FWA L4 2v SOHC 1098 cc N/ASP1.15
Equipe Elva (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: 11th
Grid: 10th (1:52.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Tourist TrophyNews of The World sponsor the 28th R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race24.8.1963
29The car is not available on a photoPorsche 356 B 2000 GS Carrera #125.108 - Porsche F4 2v DOHC 1966 cc N/AGT2.0
J. R. Stoop (GB)-
Rear-engined
Driven by: Dickie Stoop (GB)
listed, never drove: Robin Benson (GB)		Result: 12th
Grid: 19th (1:40.2000) - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Gold Cup Oulton Park21.9.1963
39The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - Climax 1100 cc N/AS1.15
Equipe Elva (London) (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: BensonResult: 9th
Grid: 14th (1:51.2000)
Colours: cream/silver?
Tyres: unknown
Autosport 3 HoursThe Autosport 3 Hours, The Molyslip Trophy, The Daily Mirror Cup & The Vanvall Trophy Snetterton28.9.1963
29The car is not available on a photoElva Mk VII # - 1148 cc N/ASR1.15
Equipe Elva (London) (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Robin Benson (GB)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 19th (1:46.0000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Goodwood International - Lavant CupGoodwood International Motor Racing, Easter Monday, The News of The World International Trophy Race30.3.1964
51The car did not arriveElva Mk VII # - Climax L4 2v SOHC 1148 cc N/AS1.15
Equipe Elva (London) (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Robin Benson (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: green
Tyres: unknown