Robert Bloch (racing driver)

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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.

Robert Bloch

Bloch in 1928
Born	(1888-04-26)26 April 1888 Paris, France
Died	7 March 1984(1984-03-07) (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)

Career

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

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Year	Team	Co-Drivers	Car	Class	Laps	Pos.	Class Pos.
1923	Société Lorraine De Dietrich et 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	Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Le Mans	5.0	148	1st	1st
1928	Société de Carrosserie Weymann	Édouard Brisson	Stutz Model BB Blackhawk	5.0	154	2nd	2nd
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External links

• Robert Bloch at racingsportscars.com.