Sting Ray Robb Bio
Sting Ray Robb (born September 3, 2001) is an American racing driver. He competes in the IndyCar Series, driving the No. 77 Dallara-Chevrolet for Juncos Hollinger Racing. A versatile competitor with experience across karting, junior open-wheel ladder series, and IndyCar, Robb has built a reputation for steady development and resilience.
Early Life and Background
Sting Ray Robb was born on September 3, 2001, in Boise, Idaho. His parents are Chevrolet enthusiasts and named him after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car, a nod to the family’s love of American performance vehicles. Growing up in Idaho, Robb was raised in a household that valued motorsports and supported his early interest in racing.
Robb attended Payette High School, where he balanced academics with athletics, playing basketball and running cross country. Outside the classroom, he received his first go-kart at age five, an introduction that sparked a lifelong passion for racing. The early support of his family helped him begin a structured path toward competitive motorsport.
Path to NASCAR and Open-Wheel Racing
Robb started running nationally in karting at age eight, entering Cadet division events from 2010 to 2013. During his first season in the Junior ranks, he finished second in America and traveled to Valencia, Spain, for international competition. In 2015, Robb won a national championship in Rotax Junior Max karting, establishing himself as one of the top young American karters.
That same year, Robb finished second in the Karts to Car Scholarship Shootout, earning a $15,000 scholarship to race in the Skip Barber Race Series. He transitioned to car racing in late 2015 and made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut in Utah in late 2016, becoming the youngest driver ever to participate in the series. In 2018, he competed in the NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 208, finishing tenth.
Sting Ray Robb Career
Early Career (2016-2018)
Robb began his car-racing career in the Skip Barber Winter Series in 2015, finishing second in the standings. He then won a race in the Formula Car Challenge while driving part-time for World Speed Motorsports, earning a full-time seat with the team for the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship. As the youngest driver on the grid, Robb opened the year with a fourth place at St. Petersburg and added further fourth-place finishes at Road America and Watkins Glen.
In 2018, Robb remained in Pro Mazda, this time driving for Team Pelfrey. A season-best result came at Indianapolis thanks to a last-lap pass on teammate Andrés Gutiérrez, and three more top-five finishes followed. Although he dropped to seventh in the championship, his development trajectory remained positive.
Indy Pro 2000 Breakthrough (2019-2020)
Robb joined Juncos Racing in 2019 as part of their Indy Pro 2000 program. He opened the season with a podium at St. Petersburg and added multiple second-place finishes at the Indianapolis road course and Lucas Oil Raceway oval. Despite a mechanical issue at Road America and a crash in Toronto, Robb returned to the podium at Mid-Ohio and scored his maiden pole at Portland. He ended the year fourth in the standings.
Returning to Juncos in 2020, Robb captured his first Indy Pro 2000 victory at Mid-Ohio and then swept a three-race weekend at Indianapolis. He added another win at Mid-Ohio and secured the Indy Pro 2000 championship at New Jersey with two races to spare. His 2020 season tally included seven victories, five pole positions, and eleven podiums, cementing his status as a championship-caliber talent.
Indy Lights Progression (2021-2022)
Robb moved up to Indy Lights in 2021 with Juncos, using his scholarship from the Indy Pro 2000 title. He finished eighth in points with one top-five result at Mid-Ohio. On October 28, 2021, Andretti Autosport announced that Robb would join the team full-time for the 2022 Indy Lights season, marking a step into a top-tier development program.
In 2022, Robb scored his first Indy Lights podium with a third place at Barber. He earned another third at the Indianapolis road course and a podium double at Detroit despite a wall-strike in race one. He qualified on pole at Road America and finished second, then closed the season by dominating race one at Laguna Seca from pole to claim his first and only Indy Lights victory. He finished second in the overall points table.
IndyCar Series Debut and Dale Coyne Racing (2023)
Robb made his IndyCar Series testing debut in July 2022, driving the No. 98 Andretti alongside Christian Rasmussen. He chose to step up to IndyCar in 2023 rather than remain in the renamed Indy NXT series, and was confirmed as the full-time driver for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing, partnering David Malukas. His opening races were marked by incidents, including a wall strike at Texas and a collision with Malukas at the Indianapolis Road Course.
In May 2023, Robb qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 with a speed of 229.549 mph, lining up 32nd. He crashed in turn one near the race’s midpoint and finished 31st. He was later disqualified from the second Iowa race after a wheel dislodged post-pit stop, but he attained his best result of the year with a twelfth at Laguna Seca. Robb ended the season 23rd in the standings, beating only Benjamin Pedersen among full-time drivers.
A. J. Foyt Racing Era (2024)
For 2024, Robb switched to A. J. Foyt Racing, which had just formed a technical partnership with Team Penske. A last-lap crash in race two at Iowa left him lightly injured after contact with Alexander Rossi’s McLaren. He retired from a multi-car crash at Toronto, then claimed his maiden IndyCar top-ten finish with ninth at Gateway. He concluded the year 20th in the points standings.
Juncos Hollinger Racing Era (2025-Present)
Robb moved to Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, reuniting with the team that gave him his Indy Pro 2000 championship, with Townsend Lucas serving as his race engineer. At the season opener in St. Petersburg, he held up eventual winner Álex Palou near the finish before taking 21st. At Long Beach, Robb was one of six drivers to start on prime tyres, led 12 laps on an alternate strategy, and finished ninth in a caution-free race. He worked with driver coach Rob Wilson to refine his performances through the season.
Robb qualified 19th for the Indianapolis 500, which became 17th after two penalties for Team Penske. He was taken out mid-race following a spin by Kyle Larson. He climbed from 26th to 15th at Detroit, crashed at Road America and Iowa, and added results of 17th at Toronto and 19th at Laguna Seca. He ran on hard tyres for multiple stints at Portland to finish 14th, then closed the year with 23rd at Milwaukee and 16th at Nashville. He finished 25th in the standings, third-lowest among full-time drivers.
Driving Style and Strengths
Robb has shown comfort on road and street circuits, using alternate tyre strategies to his advantage, as seen at Long Beach in 2025. His willingness to defend position against championship-caliber drivers, including stalling the race leader at St. Petersburg, demonstrates race craft beyond his experience level. The partnership with race engineer Townsend Lucas and coach Rob Wilson has been central to his continued development.
Notable Races and Milestones
Robb’s signature moments include winning the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 championship, claiming his lone Indy Lights victory at Laguna Seca in 2022, and scoring his first IndyCar top-ten at Gateway in 2024. His 2025 Long Beach drive, where he led laps and finished ninth on an alternate strategy, ranks among his strongest IndyCar performances.
Sting Ray Robb Career Wins
Sting Ray Robb has accumulated victories across karting, junior open-wheel formulae, and IndyCar’s development ladder. His career win total includes a Rotax Junior Max national karting title, a 2015 Formula Car Challenge victory, and a championship-defining run in Indy Pro 2000.
Indy Pro 2000 Highlights
Robb won the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 championship with Juncos Racing, securing the title with two races to spare at New Jersey. His seven victories, five pole positions, and eleven podiums that season established him as a leading American open-wheel prospect. His maiden Indy Pro 2000 win came at Mid-Ohio in 2020, and his final victory of the title run came at St. Petersburg.
Indy Lights Highlights
In 2022, Robb scored his first and only Indy Lights win at Laguna Seca, dominating race one from pole with an 11-second margin. He added multiple podiums, including third places at Barber, the Indianapolis road course, and Detroit, along with a second at Road America. He finished second in the overall Indy Lights championship standings that year.
Other Wins and Performances
Earlier in his career, Robb won a race in the Formula Car Challenge with World Speed Motorsports and earned the Rotax Junior Max national karting championship in 2015. He also gained experience in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, becoming the youngest driver ever to compete in the series in 2016.
Sting Ray Robb Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Sting Ray Robb was born into a family with a strong appreciation for Chevrolet performance vehicles. His parents, who are enthusiasts of the brand, named him after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car. Their support played a key role in his early introduction to motorsport, beginning with a go-kart at age five.
Personal Life
Robb is a devout Christian, often crediting his faith and the people who have supported him for his opportunities in racing. In a 2023 Racer.com article, he stated, “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!” He attended Payette High School in Idaho, where he played basketball and ran cross country alongside his early racing commitments.
2025 Season Performance
Sting Ray Robb’s 2025 season marked his return to Juncos Hollinger Racing, the team that launched his open-wheel career. The year opened at St. Petersburg with a defensive effort against eventual winner Álex Palou, and the highlight came at Long Beach, where an alternate-tyre strategy produced a ninth-place finish and 12 laps led. The partnership with race engineer Townsend Lucas and driver coach Rob Wilson provided a stable foundation for his on-track growth.
Robb’s Indianapolis 500 ended early after a mid-race spin by Kyle Larson, but he recovered with a strong drive from 26th to 15th at Detroit. Late-season results included 14th at Portland on a hard-tyre strategy, 23rd at Milwaukee, and 16th at Nashville. He finished 25th in the final IndyCar Series standings, third from the bottom among full-time drivers, with consistent development gains throughout the year.