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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By John Sturbin On Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Palou’s oval-track prowess relentlessly rounding into shape

By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Newly-minted/repeat INDYCAR champion Alex Palou is stating his case as an oval-track ace. Alex Palou – Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250 – Photo by Chris Owens Palou claimed More...

By John Sturbin On Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Power’s contract status with Team Penske dominating INDYCAR’s silly season

Will Power – Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250 – Photo by Paul Hurley   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Barring “Breaking News” from The Milwaukee Mile, saving Team Penske from the embarrassment More...

By John Sturbin On Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Palou clinches fourth INDYCAR title; Power ends Team Penske drought in Portland

Alex Palou – BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland – Photo by Joe Skibinski   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Mercurial Alex Palou updated his place in INDYCAR history by clinching his fourth More...

By John Sturbin On Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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O’Ward inherits Portland INDYCAR pole in pursuit of Palou

Christian Lundgaard wins P1 Award – BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland – Photo by Chris Owens   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio INDYCAR ace Pato O’Ward will attempt to keep his championship More...

By John Sturbin On Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Lundgaard nips Palou during opening INDYCAR practice at Portland International Raceway

Christian Lundgaard – BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland – Photo by Chris Jones   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Arrow McLaren’s Christian Lundgaard momentarily upstaged championship leader More...