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Ruman Finishes 5th in TA at Sonoma Raceway – Next up: Trans Am Mission Foods Laguna Seca SpeedTour May 2-4

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Championship Presented by Pirelli wrapped up Round 3 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday and is now heading south to WeatherTech Raceway Monterey, CA, for the Mission Foods Laguna Seca SpeedTour this weekend.

Ruman drove the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette to a fifth-place finish in the TA class after the TA/GT qualifying was rained out Saturday afternoon. “Unfortunately, two of our sessions were rained out so we lost some valuable track time. Sonoma is a challenging track, and I don’t have much experience here, so my pace was off a bit,” expressed Ruman. Ruman remains third in the tight Championship points race.

The last time Trans Am visited WeatherTech Raceway was in 2022. The celebrated West Coast circuit is an 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course, known for its unique section of the course called the corkscrew – turns 8 and 8A – a hard-left, hard-right combination. The corkscrew drops 59 feet between the entrance of Turn 8 to the exit of turn 8A—the equivalent of a 5½ story drop—in only 450 feet of track length. From Turn 8 to Turn 9, the elevation falls 109 feet, or just over 10 stories.

“I’m looking forward to racing at Laguna again, I love driving the TA car down through the corkscrew. Hopefully the weather holds out for us—oddly it’s been raining on and off here in CA! I’m focused on being consistent and having another solid points finish and I’m sure we will put on another great show for the fans,” exclaimed Ruman.

Trans Am is running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) as part of the 2025 SpeedTour. Fifty-six competitors are entered across all classes, with eight running in Ruman’s TA class. Testing, practices, qualifying, and races will take place Thursday through Sunday. The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2® Series race will be Saturday, May 3rd at 3:05pmET/12:05pmPT followed by TA/GT feature race on Sunday at 4:20pmET/1:20pmPT, both races are 45-laps, 100.7-miles. Please visit weathertechraceway.com, gotransam.com, speedtour.net, svra.com for tickets, schedules, and all other weekend information.

Following Round 3, Paul Menard leads TA National class championship with 296 points, followed by Adam Andretti in second – 282, Amy Ruman in third – 265, Tomy Drissi is fourth – 256, and Brent Crews sits in fifth – with 241 points. The Series heads to Lime Rock Park, CT, May 23rd–May 26th for round 5.

WATCH TA LIVE:
The Trans Am events will stream live on Trans Am’s YouTube channel and on SPEED SPORT 1. SPEED SPORT 1 can be watched for free on its dedicated app on Android and iOS, as well as Amazon Prime Video, Roku, PlutoTV, Sling Freestream and more. Other Trans Am programming includes another season of the docuseries Road to Glory on Racer Network, which showcases a behind the scenes look of teams and drivers throughout the Trans Am paddock as they navigate the season.

SPONSORS: McNICHOLS CO. is the nation’s largest distributor of Perforated and Expanded Metals; Wire Mesh; Bar, Plank, and Safety Gratings; Stair Treads; Matting; and more. Products are carried in all styles and materials–stocked for 24-hour shipment. “Inspired to Serve”™ 800.237.3820 | mcnichols.com | sales@mcnichols.com

Valley Automotive Group and Valley Truck Centers, is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, featuring Fleet One Rental & Leasing, and Final Vehicle Solutions through Cenweld Corp./Buckeye Body.

 OMP Racing, Inc., OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories with a catalog of over 3,000 different items. Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards. For products and information visit ompracing.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! X.com: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Heads to Sonoma Raceway 3rd in Trans Am Championship Points Race after Finishing 4th at Road Atlanta

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Championship Presented by Pirelli is heading across the country over the next two weekends for Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 schedule. The West Coast swing will kick off this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California. The following weekend teams will have a quick turnaround and head directly South to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA.

Last month, Ruman took home a solid fourth-place finish in the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette at Road Atlanta after qualifying in eighth. “Had a decent run at Road Atlanta and gained some valuable points there, unfortunately our setup was a little off and we faded a bit in the end. It was too bad we missed out on another podium finish,” expressed Ruman.

The National Trans Am schedule hasn’t visited to the West Coast since 2022, and Ruman has only raced at Sonoma two times in her racing career. Drivers will run the full-length road course layout at Sonoma, a 2.520 mi circuit featuring 12-turns on a hilly course with 160 feet of total elevation change and many blind turns.

“We are off to a challenging back-to-back weekend stint but I’m excited to compete at these iconic California circuits. We had a mechanical issue at Sonoma the last time we ran there so I’m looking forward to having a better run this weekend and getting up to speed quickly,” commented Ruman.

Trans Am is running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) as part of the2025 SpeedTour. Fifty-nine competitors are entered across all classes, with eight running in Ruman’s TA class. Testing, practices, qualifying, and races will take place Thursday through Sunday. The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2® Series race will be Saturday, April 26th at 3:40pmET/12:40pmPT followed by TA/GT feature race on Sunday at 1:35pmET/10:35amPT, both races are 40-laps, 100.8-miles. Please visit Please visit www.sonomaraceway.com, gotransam.com, speedtour.net, svra.com for tickets, schedules, and all other weekend information.

WATCH TA LIVE:
The Trans Am events will stream live on Trans Am’s YouTube channel and on SPEED SPORT 1. SPEED SPORT 1 can be watched for free on its dedicated app on Android and iOS, as well as Amazon Prime Video, Roku, PlutoTV, Sling Freestream and more. Other Trans Am programming includes another season of the docuseries Road to Glory on Racer Network, which showcases a behind the scenes look of teams and drivers throughout the Trans Am paddock as they navigate the season.

SPONSORS: McNICHOLS CO. is the nation’s largest distributor of Perforated and Expanded Metals; Wire Mesh; Bar, Plank, and Safety Gratings; Stair Treads; Matting; and more. Products are carried in all styles and materials–stocked for 24-hour shipment. “Inspired to Serve”™ 800.237.3820 | mcnichols.com | sales@mcnichols.com

Valley Automotive Group and Valley Truck Centers, is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, featuring Fleet One Rental & Leasing, and Final Vehicle Solutions through Cenweld Corp./Buckeye Body.

 OMP Racing, Inc., OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories with a catalog of over 3,000 different items. Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards. For products and information visit ompracing.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! X.com: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Heads to Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli heads to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA, this weekend for the Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour. After scoring third-place last month in the opening round of the Championship at Sebring International Raceway, FL, Ruman is focused on having another solid finish at Road Atlanta.

The two-time Trans Am Champion and newly inducted Trans Am Hall of Fame inductee Amy Ruman has had many accomplishments at the 12-turn, 2.54-mile iconic track, driving the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette to three career TA victories Road Atlanta: in 2011 she captured her historic first Trans Am win, won again in 2015 and 2016, captured a second-place finish in 2017, and third-place in 2019.

“I’m thrilled to be back at Road Atlanta this weekend. This track means so much to us we’ve had a lot of success here. I’m looking forward to a great race and hoping to ride our momentum from Sebring into Road Atlanta this weekend. Should be a great show for the fans!” said Ruman.

Trans Am is running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) as part of the2025 SpeedTour. Fifty-six competitors are entered across all classes, with nine running in Ruman’s TA class. Testing, practices, qualifying, and races will take place Thursday through Sunday. The TA/GT feature race will be Saturday, March 22nd at 12:45pm followed by CUBE 3 Architecture TA2® Series race on Sunday at 1:45pm EDT, both races are 101.6-miles, 40-laps. Please visit gotransam.com, speedtour.net, svra.com for tickets, schedules, and all other weekend information.

WATCH TA LIVE:
The Trans Am events will stream live on Trans Am’s YouTube channel and on SPEED SPORT 1. SPEED SPORT 1 can be watched for free on its dedicated app on Android and iOS, as well as Amazon Video/Freevee, PlutoTV, Sling Freestream and more. Other Trans Am programming includes another season of the docuseries Road to Glory on MAVTV, which showcases a behind the scenes look of teams and drivers throughout the Trans Am paddock as they navigate the season.

SPONSORS: McNICHOLS CO. is the nation’s largest distributor of Perforated and Expanded Metals; Wire Mesh; Bar, Plank, and Safety Gratings; Stair Treads; Matting; and more. Products are carried in all styles and materials–stocked for 24-hour shipment. “Inspired to Serve”™ 800.237.3820 | mcnichols.com | sales@mcnichols.com

Valley Automotive Group and Valley Truck Centers, is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, featuring Fleet One Rental & Leasing, and Final Vehicle Solutions through Cenweld Corp./Buckeye Body.

 OMP Racing, Inc., OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories with a catalog of over 3,000 different items. Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards. For products and information visit ompracing.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! X.com: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Caps Off Sebring Hall of Fame Weekend with a 3rd Place Finish at Trans Am Season Opener

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – After starting off the weekend with a star-studded Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Sebring International Raceway, two-time Trans Am Champion and now TA Hall of Famer Amy Ruman drove her No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette to a third-place podium finish to cap off the celebratory weekend in the first race of the 2025 SpeedTour.

The newly created Trans Am Hall of Fame held the induction ceremony for the inaugural class on Friday night. The inaugural class consisted of eighteen legendary drivers, team owners, and series officials: John Clagett, Wally Dallenbach Jr., Mark Donohue, Chris Dyson, Ron Fellows, George Follmer, Ernie Francis Jr., Paul Gentilozzi, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Tommy Kendall, Roger Penske, Greg Pickett, Scott Pruett, Willy T. Ribbs, Jack Roush, Amy Ruman, and Bob Tullius.

Ruman had a mechanical issue during the Saturday afternoon qualifier, ultimately taking P8. However, Ruman started the race in seventh after a post-qualifying penalty moved Dallenbach Jr. to the back. On Sunday, the green flag flew on a warm sunny Florida morning, and Ruman immediately slotted into sixth place. After some ongoing battles and attrition, she crossed the finish line third overall echoing last year’s third place finish.

“I mean, where do I even begin?!” exclaimed Ruman. “What a weekend for my sponsors and team. I’m so humbled, honored, and proud to be inducted into the TA HOF and then to cap off the weekend with a podium really is a testament to my team! They worked so hard all weekend long ironing out some kinks and we had a great drive from seventh to third, a great way to start out the 2025 season. I also want to wish my Dad a Happy Birthday this week, this one is for you!”

After Round 1, Paul Menard leads TA National class championship with 104 points, followed by Adam Andretti in second – 98, Amy Ruman in third – 93, Tomy Drissi is fourth – 88, and Humaid Masaood sits in fifth – with 84 points.  The Series heads to Road Atlanta, GA, March 20th-23rd.

 

The broadcast of this past weekend’s events at Sebring Int’l  is posted on the Trans Am Series YouTube Channel:

WATCH – Trans Am Series TA/GT Race 🏁 Sebring SpeedTour

 

Don’t miss the first episode of Road To Glory –

Thursday, February 27, 2025, on MAVTV

9:00 pm EDT: Docuseries, Road to Glory

 

SPONSORS: McNICHOLS CO. is the nation’s largest distributor of Perforated and Expanded Metals; Wire Mesh; Bar, Plank, and Safety Gratings; Stair Treads; Matting; and more. Products are carried in all styles and materials–stocked for 24-hour shipment. “Inspired to Serve”™ 800.237.3820 | mcnichols.com | sales@mcnichols.com

Valley Automotive Group and Valley Truck Centers, is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, featuring Fleet One Rental & Leasing, and Final Vehicle Solutions through Cenweld Corp./Buckeye Body.

OMP Racing, Inc., OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories with a catalog of over 3,000 different items. Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards. For products and information visit ompracing.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! X.com: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Set for 2025 Trans Am Season Opener and Trans Am Hall of Fame Induction at Sebring International

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Ruman Racing team will once again field two-time Trans Am Champion Amy Ruman in the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette for another awesome Trans Am season competing for a chance at a third Trans Am Championship title. The series returns for the traditional season opener at the renowned Sebring International Raceway. Ruman ended the 2024 Championship season fourth overall in points standings after running a slightly abbreviated season competing in ten of the eleven race schedule.

This weekend will not only be packed with racing but will also feature the first induction ceremony for the newly created Trans Am Hall of Fame honoring the longest-running professional road racing series in North America. The induction will be held on Friday night at an exclusive dinner for inductees and guests. Amy Ruman was announced as one of the inductees in the inaugural class. The initial members range from the series’ earliest winners and champions to influential figures who have shaped modern motorsports, as well as groundbreaking competitors still competing in the Trans Am Series today. The inaugural class consists of eighteen legendary drivers, team owners and series officials listed in alphabetical order: John Clagett, Wally Dallenbach Jr., Mark Donohue, Chris Dyson, Ron Fellows, George Follmer, Ernie Francis Jr., Paul Gentilozzi, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Tommy Kendall, Roger Penske, Greg Pickett, Scott Pruett, Willy T. Ribbs, Jack Roush, Amy Ruman and Bob Tullius.

Earlier this week, Parella Motorsport Holdings (PMH) announced that Amy Ruman will again serve as a mentor and Trans Am Series ambassador for several of the younger drivers for the PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship program in 2025. The program assists in backing fourteen racers competing in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier JS F4 Series (JS F4) and Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA).

Ruman will return with long time sponsor McNICHOLS CO., the leading supplier of specialty metals and fiberglass, including Perforated Metal, Expanded Metal, Wire Mesh, Grating, Flooring, and Architectural hole products. The agreement marks twenty-three years of consecutive commitment and partnership between the two entities. Ruman also welcomes back associate sponsor Valley Automotive Group, part of The Chevy Network. Valley Automotive is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan. The team is also excited to partner with ECR Engines, OMP Racing, Ultimate Performance, Pro-System Brakes, and 6xdgearbox.

“What a whirlwind of an off season! I’m looking forward to another season of TA battles and anxious to kick off 2025 at Sebring. The team has been busy working on our aero and setup, and I’m looking forward to hitting the track with these changes. Also, I am so humbled, honored, and grateful to be named in the inaugural class of the Trans Am Hall of Fame. I have no words to describe what an honor it will be to be standing next to some of the greatest in Trans Am history. Furthermore, I would like to thank Tony (Parella) and PMH for including me as a mentor in the 2025 PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship Program. My family and team have been long time ambassadors of the Trans Am Series and I’m privileged to take on this important role once again,” remarked Ruman.

A competitive field is expected for the Sebring opening round, with sixty-two competitors entered across all classes at the 3.7-mile road course, including eleven running in Ruman’s premier TA class. Trans Am is running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) as part of the2025 SpeedTour. Testing, practices, qualifying, and races will take place Thursday through Sunday. The CUBE 3 Architecture TA2® Series race will be Saturday, February 22nd at 12:15pm followed by the Trans Am TA/GT feature race on Sunday at 10:50am ET, both races are 100.98-miles, 27-laps. Please visit gotransam.com, speedtour.net, svra.com for tickets, schedules, and all other weekend information.

WATCH TA LIVE:
The Trans Am events will stream live on Trans Am’s YouTube channel and on SPEED SPORT 1. SPEED SPORT 1 can be watched for free on its dedicated app on Android and iOS, as well as Amazon Video/Freevee, PlutoTV, Sling Freestream and more. Other Trans Am programming includes another season of the docuseries Road to Glory on MAVTV, which showcases a behind the scenes look of teams and drivers throughout the Trans Am paddock as they navigate the season.

SPONSORS: McNICHOLS CO. is the nation’s largest distributor of Perforated and Expanded Metals; Wire Mesh; Bar, Plank, and Safety Gratings; Stair Treads; Matting; and more. Products are carried in all styles and materials–stocked for 24-hour shipment. “Inspired to Serve”™ 800.237.3820 | mcnichols.com | sales@mcnichols.com

Valley Automotive Group and Valley Truck Centers, is a leading car and truck dealership network with locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, featuring Fleet One Rental & Leasing, and Final Vehicle Solutions through Cenweld Corp./Buckeye Body.

OMP Racing, Inc., OMP Racing is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of racing safety equipment and tuning accessories with a catalog of over 3,000 different items. Operating from a technologically advanced 80,000 sqft facility in Italy, OMP products are renowned for its quality, the meticulous attention to details that is constantly challenged by setting higher standards. For products and information visit ompracing.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! X.com: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli.

Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

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