John Sturbin
John Sturbin is a Fort Worth-based journalist specializing in motorsports. During a near 30-year career with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, he won the Bloys Britt Award for top motorsports story of the year (1991) as judged by The Associated Press; received the National Hot Rod Association’s Media Award (1995) and several in-house Star-Telegram honors. He also was inaugural recipient of the Texas Motor Speedway Excellence in Journalism Award (2009). Email John Sturbin at jsturbin@hotmail.com.
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Chevrolet to unveil Electric Blazer NASCAR prototype at Daytona
Photo courtesy of Chevrolet Racing By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Chevrolet’s next NASCAR race car could be an electric SUV. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet Racing Chevy will unveil its Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype More...

Palou poised to chase fourth INDYCAR title in familiar DHL colors
By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Three-time/reigning INDYCAR champion Alex Palou figures to be easy to locate during the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. In addition to typically racing in the lead pack, More...

Shank adds RRDC’s Phil Hill Award to his hardware collection
Mike Shank, left, receives the RRDC Phil Hill Award from RRDC president Bobby Rahal. (Brian Cleary image) By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Native Ohioan Mike Shank, whose “small-town” work ethic shaped More...

Texas Motor Speedway News – TMS’ 2025 schedule features wide-ranging array of events
Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Hooters Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag under caution to win the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14, 2024 in Fort Worth, More...

Castroneves aiming for NASCAR Cup debut in the Daytona 500
By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in next month’s 2025 season-opening Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis More...