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, July 20th, 2025
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Herta repeats INDYCAR pole-winning prowess on the Streets of Toronto

Colton Herta – Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto – Photo by Joe Skibinski   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Second-generation INDYCAR driver Colton Herta remained “wicked-quick” during More...

By John Sturbin On Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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INDYCAR and its partners performing due diligence on new-for-2028 race car

By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Extensive planning and collaborative design work continues on the new race car chassis and updated twin-turbocharged V-6 engine INDYCAR will introduce for the 2028 NTT IndyCar More...

By John Sturbin On Monday, July 14th, 2025
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INDYCAR’s Palou returns to championship form with season win No. 7 at Iowa Speedway

Alex Palou scored his seventh NTT IndyCar Series victory of the season by winning the Farm to Finish 275 powered by Sukup on Sunday at Iowa Speedway. – Photo by Aaron Skillman   By John Sturbin, Raceday More...

By John Sturbin On Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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O’Ward flips INDYCAR script vs. Newgarden with win at Iowa Speedway

Pato O’Ward celebrates after winning the Synk 275 powered by Sukup NTT  IndyCar Series race Saturday at Iowa Speedway. Photo by Joe Skibinski   By John Sturbin, Raceday San Antonio Dust off the Victory More...

By John Sturbin On Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Countdown has begun for the 40th annual NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex

The event featured Funny Car driver Buddy Hull executing a ceremonial race-opening burnout in a special 40th anniversary-themed Funny Car for this year’s Stampede of Speed. The car also featured the event More...