Jim Robinson (racing driver)
Robinson recorded 13 NASCAR Winston West Series wins and won most popular driver many times.78 San Fernando Valley Lumber/Hammer Security Chevrolet in the season opening Winston Western 500 at Riverside finishing sixth.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.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.[3] Never recovering from head injuries, he remained hospitalised after the accident,[4] until his death on December 28, 1995, as a result of complications from pneumonia.