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 open-wheel racer, Robb has progressed through karting, junior formulae, and the Road to Indy ladder system on his way to IndyCar.
Born and raised in Idaho, Robb is widely recognized as one of the more determined young talents on the American single-seater scene. He continues to build his reputation in North America’s premier open-wheel championship, balancing his racing career with personal interests outside the cockpit.
Early Life and Background
Sting Ray Robb was born on September 3, 2001, in Boise, Idaho, in the United States. His parents, both Chevrolet enthusiasts, gave him his distinctive name in honor of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car. Growing up in Idaho, Robb was introduced to motorsports at a very young age, and the sport quickly became a central part of his upbringing.
Robb received his first go-kart at age five, which launched his competitive career. He began running national karting events at the age of eight, competing in the Cadet division from 2010 to 2013. During his first season in the Junior ranks, he finished second in the United States and gained international experience by racing in Valencia, Spain. In 2015, Robb won a national championship in Rotax Junior Max karting and also competed in Portugal.
Outside of racing, Robb attended Payette High School, where he also played basketball and ran cross country. He is a devout Christian and has spoken publicly about how his faith and the support of those around him have shaped his path in motorsports.
Path to NASCAR
Although Robb is best known for his open-wheel career, he made a brief foray into stock car racing in late 2016. That year, he made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut in Utah, becoming the youngest driver ever to participate in the series. He also competed in the 2018 NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 208, finishing tenth.
These NASCAR appearances were limited, as Robb’s primary focus remained on open-wheel racing. In 2015, he had earned a US$15,000 scholarship through the Karts to Car Scholarship Shootout, which funded his entry into the Skip Barber Race Series and set the stage for his transition to formula cars.
Sting Ray Robb Career
Early Career (2015-2018)
Robb switched from go-kart racing to car racing in 2015, contesting the Skip Barber Winter Series and finishing second in the standings. After winning a race in the Formula Car Challenge with World Speed Motorsports, he joined the team full-time for the 2017 Pro Mazda Championship. As the youngest driver on the grid, he opened the year with a fourth-place finish at St. Petersburg and added further fourths at Road America and Watkins Glen, along with a fifth at Mid-Ohio. He ended the season sixth in the points standings.
In 2018, Robb remained in Pro Mazda but moved to Team Pelfrey. He scored a season-best result at Indianapolis thanks to a last-lap pass on teammate Andrés Gutiérrez. Despite three more top-five finishes, he dropped to seventh in the championship, but the experience strengthened his reputation as a rising talent.
Indy Pro 2000 Breakthrough (2019-2020)
Robb joined Juncos Racing in 2019 as part of their Indy Pro 2000 roster. He finished third at the season opener in St. Petersburg and added multiple podiums throughout the year, including second-place results at the Indianapolis road course, Lucas Oil Raceway oval, Road America, Mid-Ohio, and Laguna Seca. He also claimed his maiden pole at Portland and ended the year fourth in the standings.
The 2020 season proved to be his breakthrough campaign. Robb won his maiden Indy Pro 2000 race at Mid-Ohio and followed it with a sweep of the three-race Indianapolis weekend. He then won at the second Mid-Ohio round and took a vital victory at New Jersey, securing the Indy Pro 2000 championship with two races to spare. He closed the year with a final win at St. Petersburg, finishing the season with seven victories, five pole positions, and eleven podiums.
Indy Lights (2021-2022)
Robb used his Indy Pro 2000 scholarship to move up to Indy Lights in 2021 with Juncos, finishing eighth in points with a single 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.
In 2022, Robb recorded his first Indy Lights podium with third place at Barber and added further podiums at Indianapolis and Detroit. He qualified on pole at Road America and finished second, then scored a fifth at Iowa and another runner-up result in Nashville. Robb capped the year by dominating race 1 at Laguna Seca from pole, building an 11-second gap to claim his first and only Indy Lights victory. He narrowly missed a second win the following day, finishing second in both the race and the final championship standings.
IndyCar Series Debut and Dale Coyne Racing (2023)
Robb made his IndyCar Series testing debut in July 2022 with Andretti Autosport, driving the No. 98 alongside Christian Rasmussen. He stepped up to IndyCar full-time in 2023, joining Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing alongside David Malukas.
His rookie season was challenging, with several on-track incidents, including a crash at Texas and a collision with teammate Malukas at the Indianapolis Road Course. In May, he qualified for his first Indianapolis 500, posting a speed of 229.549 mph in the Last Chance session to line up 32nd, though he crashed in turn 1 mid-race. Robb’s best result of the year came at Laguna Seca with a twelfth-place finish, and he ended the season 23rd in the standings.
A.J. Foyt Racing Era (2024)
For the 2024 season, Robb moved to A. J. Foyt Racing, which had just formed a technical partnership with Team Penske. He was lightly injured in a last-lap crash at Iowa, retired from a multi-car incident in Toronto, and finally recorded his maiden top-ten finish with a ninth place at Gateway. He concluded the year 20th in the points standings.
Juncos Hollinger Racing Era (2025-Present)
Robb returned to Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, reuniting with his Indy Pro 2000 championship-winning team and working with Townsend Lucas as his race engineer. At the season opener in St. Petersburg, he held up eventual winner Álex Palou in the closing laps and finished 21st. At Long Beach, he was one of just six drivers to start on prime tyres, led 12 laps using an alternate strategy, and finished a strong ninth in a caution-free race.
Robb was reported to be working with driver coach Rob Wilson to sharpen his performances. He qualified 19th for the Indianapolis 500, which later moved up to 17th following penalties for Team Penske, but was taken out mid-race by a spin from Kyle Larson. After a 15th-place finish in Detroit, he crashed at Road America and at Iowa, and added results of 17th at Toronto, 19th at Laguna Seca, 14th at Portland, 23rd at Milwaukee, and 16th at Nashville. He ended the year 25th in points. Robb was retained by Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026, where he is paired with Rinus VeeKay.
Driving Style and Strengths
Robb has shown a knack for strategic thinking, demonstrated by his prime-tyre call at Long Beach that allowed him to lead laps and capture a top-ten result. He has worked with driver coach Rob Wilson to refine his race craft, and his partnership with race engineer Townsend Lucas at Juncos Hollinger Racing has provided added stability. Robb remains committed to learning from each race, with steady progression on road and street courses.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Robb’s signature moments are his 2020 Indy Pro 2000 championship, his dominant Indy Lights victory at Laguna Seca in 2022, and his first IndyCar top-ten finish at Gateway in 2024. His alternate-strategy run to ninth at Long Beach in 2025 highlighted his potential to compete with the series’ top teams.
Sting Ray Robb Career Wins
Sting Ray Robb has compiled victories across multiple North American open-wheel series, including karting, Indy Pro 2000, and Indy Lights. His most celebrated achievement is the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 championship, earned with seven wins, five poles, and eleven podiums.
Indy Pro 2000 Highlights
Robb captured the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 championship with Juncos Racing, securing the title with two races to spare. His seven victories that season included a sweep of the Indianapolis weekend, a key win at the second Mid-Ohio round, and a hard-fought success at New Jersey. He closed the year with a final win at St. Petersburg.
Indy Lights Highlights
In 2022, Robb scored his first and only Indy Lights victory by dominating race 1 at Laguna Seca from pole, building an 11-second gap to the field. He narrowly missed a second win the next day, finishing second to Christian Rasmussen, and ended the year second in the championship standings.
Other Wins and Performances
Earlier in his career, Robb won a national championship in Rotax Junior Max karting in 2015 and added victories in the Formula Car Challenge. He also posted a runner-up finish in the Skip Barber Winter Series in 2015-2016.
Sting Ray Robb Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Robb’s parents are longtime Chevrolet enthusiasts who named him after the iconic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car. Their support has been central to his racing career, helping him progress from local karting to the top levels of American open-wheel racing.
Personal Life
Robb attended Payette High School, where he competed in basketball and cross country alongside his racing activities. He is a devout Christian and has credited his faith and the support of those around him for his opportunities in motorsports.
2025 Season Performance
Robb’s 2025 campaign with Juncos Hollinger Racing was a season of growth and frustration in equal measure. His alternate-strategy run to ninth at Long Beach was a clear highlight, showing that the team could compete with established frontrunners on strategy. He also battled hard at St. Petersburg, holding up eventual champion Álex Palou in the closing laps.
Crashes at Road America and Iowa disrupted his momentum, and the Indianapolis 500 ended early after a mid-race spin from Kyle Larson. Consistent finishes at Detroit, Portland, and Nashville reflected ongoing improvement, with driver coach Rob Wilson contributing to his development behind the wheel.
Robb closed the year 25th in the points standings, third-lowest among full-time drivers, but the foundation built with engineer Townsend Lucas offered encouragement heading into 2026. With Juncos Hollinger Racing confirming his retention alongside Rinus VeeKay, Robb is well positioned to take the next step in his IndyCar career.
