Chip Robinson (born March 29, 1954, in

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) is a retired race car driver. He won the 1987 IMSA Camel GT series championship and the 1987

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(with

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, Derek Bell, and Al Unser Jr. in a

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and the 1989

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(with Arie Luyendyk and

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) in a

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. He made five

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starts in 1986 and 1987 with a best finish of 6th at the 1987

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. He is currently a contractor residing in Augusta, Georgia with his wife and one son who aspires to drive as well. Robinson served as race director of the US Formula 4 championship, a race series to develop young drivers. He previously was race director for the Formula Atlantic, F2000, and F1600 race series.

IROC Involvement

Chip Robinson was invited to the

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in 1988. During this time his best finish was second place, at Riverside International Raceway and was involved in an accident in 1986 at the same track with Doc Bundy and Lyn St. James.

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