Robert Bloch (racing driver)
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 Bloch in 1928 | |
| Born | 26 April 1888 Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 March 1984 (aged 95) Paris, France |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1923–1926, 1928 |
| Teams | Lorraine-Dietrich C.T. Weymann |
| Best finish | 1st (1926) |
| Class wins | 1 (1926) |
Robert Bloch (26 April 1888 – 7 March 1984) was a French racing driver who, along with André Rossignol, won the 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans for French manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich.
Career
[edit]Bloch had been part of Lorraine-Dietrich's racing team since the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923, finishing this edition, but struggled to complete the distance over the next two years. Following Rossignol's initial win in 1925, Bloch was partnered with him for 1927 and the duo led a Lorraine-Dietrich dominance of the event in 1926, winning ahead of the two other entries from the company.
Bloch missed Le Mans in 1927 after Lorraine-Dietrich chose not to enter a team, but Bloch was hired by Charles Terres Weymann in 1928 to drive his privately entered Stutz Blackhawk. Bloch, with co-driver Édouard Brisson, finished the race second overall behind the factory Bentley team.
Bloch also competed in the 1925 24 Hours of Spa, finishing fifth overall, and the 1927 Coppa Florio, finishing 12th overall and third in class.
Racing record
[edit]Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
[edit]| Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 |  Société Lorraine De Dietrichet Cie |
. Stalter
|
Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport [15CV] | 5.0 | 88 | 19th= | 2nd |
| 1924 | Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie |
. Stalter
|
Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport | 5.0 | 112 | DNF (Engine) | |
| 1925 | Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie |
Léon Saint-Paul
|
Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Sport | 5.0 | 33 | DNF (Accident) | |
| 1926 | Société Lorraine De Dietrich et Cie |
André Rossignol
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Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Le Mans | 5.0 | 148 | 1st | 1st |
| 1928 | Société de Carrosserie Weymann
|
Édouard Brisson
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Stutz Model BB Blackhawk | 5.0 | 154 | 2nd | 2nd |
References
[edit]- ^ "Robert Bloch". Automobile Club de l'Ouest. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ "Complete Archive of Robert Bloch". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- Robert Bloch at racingsportscars.com.
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