Sting_Ray_Robb

Sting Ray Robb

Sting Ray Robb

American racing driver

Sting Ray Robb[1] (born September 3, 2001) is an American racing driver. He competes in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 41 Dallara-Chevrolet for A. J. Foyt Enterprises.

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Racing career

Karting

Robb received a go-kart at age five, kickstarting his racing career.[2] He started running nationally at age eight, entering Cadet division events from 2010 to 2013.[2] During his first season in the Junior ranks, he finished second in America and raced in Valencia, Spain.[2] Robb won a national championship in Rotax Junior Max karting in 2015.[3][4] He also raced go-karts in Portugal.[5]

Junior open-wheel formulae

Robb switched from go-kart racing to car racing in 2016.[6] He joined the then-Pro Mazda Championship with World Speed Motorsports in 2017.[7]

Robb ran a full Pro Mazda season in 2018 with Team Pelfrey.[8]

On February 17, 2019, Robb was confirmed to join Juncos Racing as a part of their Indy Pro 2000 roster.[9] After winning two poles in 2019, Robb was confirmed to return to Juncos for the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 season on March 7, 2020.[10]

On July 30, 2020, Robb won his first career Indy Pro 2000 race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.[11] He later swept a three-race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.[12] Robb claimed one win in a tripleheader weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park in October and secured the championship ahead of the season finale doubleheader at St. Petersburg.[13]

Robb remained with Juncos as he moved up into Indy Lights in 2021.[14]

On October 28, 2021, Andretti Autosport announced that Robb would join the team full-time for the 2022 Indy Lights season.[15][16]

IndyCar Series

With significant financial backing and feeling his stock was at his highest, Robb elected to step up to the IndyCar Series rather than stay in the renamed-for-2023 Indy NXT series.[17] Robb would later be confirmed as the full-time driver for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing for the 2023 season, partnering David Malukas.[18] The opening number of races saw Robb being involved in a number of incidents, including a mistake at his maiden IndyCar oval race at Texas which saw him sliding into the wall.[19] As well as this, Robb caused a collision with his teammate Malukas at the Indianapolis Road Course, later apologising for ending the team's day on lap two.[20] In May, he would qualify for his first Indianapolis 500, posting a speed of 229.549 mph during the "Last Chance" session to qualify 32nd.[21][22] Nearing the mid-point of the race, distracted as Graham Rahal passed Robb, he fell out of the racing groove, resulting in the Idahoan ending his race in the turn one wall.[23][24]

NASCAR

Robb competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 2018 NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 208, finishing tenth.[25]

Personal life

Robb attended Payette High School; he played basketball and ran cross country at the school.[26] Robb is a Christian,[27] saying in an article on Racer.com, "My heroes are all those who have come alongside to make it possible for me to follow God’s calling in my life; and to them I say, 'Thank you.' All the glory goes to God!"[18]

Motorsports career results

Career summary

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NASCAR

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K&N Pro Series West

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American open-wheel racing results

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Pro Mazda / Indy Pro 2000 Championship

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Indy Lights

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IndyCar Series

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Indianapolis 500

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References

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    Peterson, Chloe. "Yes, his name is actually Sting Ray Robb. Here's how he got it". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 21 May 2023. No, Sting Ray isn't a nickname. Sting Ray Robb, a 21-year-old driver for Dale Coyne Racing, has Sting Ray on his birth certificate — and he's not named after the fish, either. His parents, who are Chevrolet enthusiasts, named him after the sports car Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
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    Cole, David (March 23, 2015). "Driver of the Month - 2015 - Sting Ray Robb". eKartingNews.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
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    Wood, Elliot (March 7, 2020). "Sting Ray Robb commits to fourth season in Indy Pro 2000". Formula Scout. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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    "Rotax Challenge of the Americas Champions Crowned". KartSportNews. March 21, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
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    "My Mazda Road to Indy: 10 Questions With Sting Ray Robb". Modern Tire Dealer. April 11, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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    Hale, Tom (October 20, 2019). "Sting Ray Born to Drive". Up North Motorsports. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
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    "Sting Ray Robb Ready for a Full Season of Pro Mazda Racing with World Speed". TSOLadder. December 13, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
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    "Sting Ray Robb Joins Pelfrey Pro Mazda Effort". Speed Sport. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
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    Tachman, Tyler. "Sting Ray Robb (and his mom) survives Last Chance Qualifying, set to make Indy 500 debut". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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    "Sting Ray Robb (and his mom) survives Last Chance Qualifying, set to make Indy 500 debut". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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    "Sting Ray Robb on Graham Rahal after crash: 'When you're not leading, can't do that'". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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    "Sting Ray Robb – 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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