Sting Ray Robb[1] (born September 3, 2001) is an American racing driver. He last competed in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 41 Dallara-Chevrolet for A. J. Foyt Enterprises.
| Sting Ray Robb | |||||||
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_(cropped).jpg) Robb at the Detroit Grand Prix in 2024 | |||||||
| Nationality |  American | ||||||
| Born | September 3, 2001 Boise, Idaho, United States | ||||||
| IndyCar Series career | |||||||
| 34 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Team(s) | No. 41 (A. J. Foyt Enterprises) | ||||||
| Best finish | 20th (2024) | ||||||
| First race | 2023 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg) | ||||||
| Last race | 2024 Music City Grand Prix (Nashville Superspeedway) | ||||||
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| Previous series | |||||||
| 2021-2022 2017-2020 | Indy Lights Star Mazda \ Indy Pro 2000 | ||||||
Racing career
editKarting
editRobb 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
editRobb 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
edit
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] Robb would crash in turn 1 near the mid-point of the race, finishing 31st.[23][24] This ended up being Robb's final retirement of the season, though he would be disqualified from the second race at Iowa when one of the wheels dislodged itself after a pit stop.[25] The Idahoan attained the best finish of his campaign at Laguna Seca, finishing 12th, though it would not prevent him from ending up 23rd in the standings, with Benjamin Pedersen being the only full-time driver beaten by Robb.[26][27]
For the 2024 season, Robb switched to A. J. Foyt Racing, which had just taken on a technical partnership with Team Penske.[28] Robb was injured after a last lap crash during a race at Iowa Speedway.[29]
NASCAR
editRobb competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 2018 NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 208, finishing tenth.[30]
Personal life
editRobb attended Payette High School; he played basketball and ran cross country at the school.[31] Robb is a Christian,[32] 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]
Robb's parents are Chevrolet enthusiasts, and named him after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car.[1]
Motorsports career results
editCareer summary
edit| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | Skip Barber Winter Series | Skip Barber Racing School | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 329 | 2nd |
| 2016 | NASCAR K&N Pro Series West | Bob Wood | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 29th |
| 2017 | Pro Mazda Championship | World Speed Motorsports | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 6th |
| 2018 | Pro Mazda Championship | Team Pelfrey | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 231 | 7th |
| NASCAR K&N Pro Series West | Patriot Motorsports Group | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 42nd | |
| 2019 | Indy Pro 2000 Championship | Juncos Racing | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 323 | 4th |
| 2020 | Indy Pro 2000 Championship | Juncos Racing | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 437 | 1st |
| 2021 | Indy Lights | Juncos Hollinger Racing | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 8th |
| 2022 | Indy Lights | Andretti Autosport | 14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 483 | 2nd |
| 2023 | IndyCar Series | Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 23rd |
| 2024 | IndyCar Series | A. J. Foyt Racing | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 20th |
NASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
K&N Pro Series West
edit| NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | NKNPSWC | Pts | Ref |
| 2016 | Bob Wood | 14 | Chevy | IRW | KCR | TUS | OSS | CNS | SON | SLS | IOW | EVG | DCS | MMP 17 |
MMP 20 |
MER 14 |
AAS | 29th | 81 | [33] |
| 2018 | Patriot Motorsports Group | 36 | Chevy | KCR | TUS | TUS | OSS | CNS | SON | DCS | IOW | EVG | GTW | LVS | MER 10 |
AAS | KCR | 42nd | 34 | [34] |
American open-wheel racing results
edit(key)
Pro Mazda / Indy Pro 2000 Championship
edit| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | World Speed Motorsports | STP 7 |
STP 4 |
IMS 7 |
IMS 7 |
ROA 4 |
ROA 11 |
MDO 10 |
MDO 6 |
MDO 5 |
GMP 7 |
WGL 4 |
WGL 6 |
6th | 185 | |||||
| 2018 | Team Pelfrey | STP 6 |
STP 4 |
BAR 9 |
BAR 10 |
IMS 13 |
IMS 3 |
LOR 5 |
ROA 11 |
ROA 9 |
TOR 11 |
TOR 7 |
MDO 9 |
MDO 4 |
GMP 9 |
POR 6 |
POR 6 |
7th | 231 | |
| 2019 | Juncos Racing | STP 3 |
STP 5 |
IMS 4 |
IMS 2 |
LOR 2 |
ROA 7 |
ROA 10 |
TOR 11 |
TOR 5 |
MDO 5 |
MDO 2 |
GTW 5 |
POR 8 |
POR 2 |
LAG 2 |
LAG 6 |
4th | 323 | |
| 2020 | Juncos Racing | ROA 5 |
ROA 2 |
MOH 10 |
MOH 3 |
MOH 1 |
LOR 6 |
GMP 4 |
IMS 1 |
IMS 1 |
IMS 1 |
MDO 4 |
MDO 1 |
NJM 2 |
NJM 1 |
NJM 3 |
STP 1 |
STP 5 |
1st | 437 |
Indy Lights
edit(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with L indicate a race lap led) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Juncos Racing | ALA 9 8 |
ALA 9 8 |
STP 12 6 |
STP 11 13 |
IMS 8 9 |
IMS 5 10 |
DET 9 10 |
DET 11 10 |
RDA 7 8 |
RDA 10 9 |
MDO 7 11 |
MDO 9 10 |
GTW 10 12 |
GTW 9 11 |
POR 10 9 |
POR 7 11 |
LAG 10 6 |
LAG 7 9 |
MDO 7 5 |
MDO 8 7 |
8th | 249 |
| 2022 | Andretti Autosport | STP 4 |
ALA 3 |
IMS 1 3 |
IMS 2 3 |
DET 1 11 |
DET 2 3 |
RDA 2L |
MDO 6 |
IOW 5 |
NSH 2 |
GTW 6 |
POR 6 |
LAG 1 1L* |
LAG 2 2 |
2nd | 483 |
IndyCar Series
edit(key)
| Year | Team | Chassis | No. | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Rank | Points | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dale Coyne Racing w/ Rick Ware Racing | Dallara DW12 | 51 | Honda | STP 16 |
TXS 25 |
LBH 18 |
ALA 27 |
IMS 27 |
INDY 31 |
DET 22 |
ROA 22 |
MDO 22 |
TOR 19 |
IOW 25 |
IOW 28 |
NSH 17 |
IMS 22 |
GTW 21 |
POR 23 |
LAG 12 |
23rd | 147 | [35] | |
| 2024 | A. J. Foyt Enterprises | 41 | Chevrolet | STP 24 |
THE DNQ |
LBH 18 |
ALA 26 |
IMS 22 |
INDY 16 |
DET 21 |
ROA 17 |
LAG 20 |
MDO 16 |
IOW 15 |
IOW 21 |
TOR 25 |
GTW 9 |
POR 18 |
MIL 23 |
MIL 18 |
NSH 20 |
20th | 185 | [36] |
Indianapolis 500
edit| Year | Chassis | Engine | Start | Finish | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dallara | Honda | 31 | 31 | Dale Coyne Racing w/ Rick Ware Racing |
| 2024 | Dallara | Chevrolet | 23 | 16 | A. J. Foyt Enterprises |
References
edit- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c Cole, David (March 23, 2015). "Driver of the Month - 2015 - Sting Ray Robb". eKartingNews.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Wood, Elliot (March 7, 2020). "Sting Ray Robb commits to fourth season in Indy Pro 2000". Formula Scout. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Rotax Challenge of the Americas Champions Crowned". KartSportNews. March 21, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "My Mazda Road to Indy: 10 Questions With Sting Ray Robb". Modern Tire Dealer. April 11, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Hale, Tom (October 20, 2019). "Sting Ray Born to Drive". Up North Motorsports. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb Ready for a Full Season of Pro Mazda Racing with World Speed". TSOLadder. December 13, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb Joins Pelfrey Pro Mazda Effort". Speed Sport. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb Joins Juncos Racing". Speed Sport. February 19, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Carter, Abby (March 7, 2020). "Sting Ray Robb Returns to Juncos Racing for 2020 IndyPro 2000 Championship". Juncos Racing. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Suttill, Josh (July 30, 2020). "Sting Ray Robb takes maiden Indy Pro 2000 win and points lead". Formula Scout. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Lumb, Tim (September 4, 2020). "Robb completes Indy Pro 2000 round clean sweep of Indianapolis". Formula Scout. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Wollard, Craig (October 11, 2020). "Sulaiman wins in wet at New Jersey, Robb crowned IP2000 champion". Formula Scout. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ "Robb staying with Juncos for Indy Lights". Racer. January 15, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Robb joins Andretti Autosport for 2022 Indy Lights". RACER. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ Brittle, Cian (2021-10-28). "Sting Ray Robb moves to Andretti for 2022 Indy Lights season". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ Demmendaal, Jeroen (2023-02-01). "How one gym pass and one phone call took Sting Ray Robb into IndyCar". Feeder Series. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ a b Pruett, Marshall (18 January 2023). "Dale Coyne Racing confirms Robb for full-time IndyCar ride". RACER. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ Dolan, Brennan (2023-06-15). "IndyCar: Potential turnaround in store for lowest rookie?". Beyond the Flag. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Dale Coyne Racing Sees Race End Early at GMR Grand Prix". 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb (and his mom) survives Last Chance Qualifying, set to make Indy 500 debut". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb on Graham Rahal after crash: 'When you're not leading, can't do that'". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ https://www.kivitv.com/christine-coates (2023-05-29). "Sting Ray Robb's Indy500 race cut short after a crash in lap 92". Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls (KIVI). Retrieved 2023-08-13.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Race - Results (11inch) - Final" (PDF). indycar.com. July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ "Race - Results (11inch) - Final" (PDF). indycar.com. September 10, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Joey (27 December 2023). "IndyCar 2023 season review: Dale Coyne Racing". autosport.com.
- ^ Pruett, Marshall (December 15, 2023). "Robb moves to Foyt team for 2024". RACER. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb injured in last-lap, 4-car crash in IndyCar Series race". Associated Press News. 14 July 2024.
- ^ Segal, Davey (September 30, 2018). "Hailie Deegan makes history with NASCAR K&N Pro Series West win". Autoweek. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Baker, Matt (February 21, 2017). "Indy racer Sting Ray Robb's got a leg up in the name department". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Gilliland, Daniel (30 May 2022). "Eyes on the prize: Indy racer gives credit for success to God". The Baptist Paper. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb – 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb – 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb – 2023 NTT IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Sting Ray Robb – 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
External links
edit- Sting Ray Robb driver statistics at Racing-Reference