RUMAN RACING

Drive.Race.Win. - Together

Trans Am and Ruman Head to the Brickyard – Indianapolis Motor Speedway

by Filed Under: Press Releases

Munroe Falls, Ohio – After a two-month break for the TA class, Amy Ruman and the Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli are back in action at the mecca racing capital of the world – Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). This is the second appearance for Trans Am at the iconic Brickyard, home of the Indianapolis 500. The series will once again be running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and their popular Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational featuring the “Indy Legends” Pro-Am charity race.

Two-time TA Champion Ruman is confident heading into the Indy weekend, coming off a third-place finish at Homestead in April. Last year at IMS, Ruman, in her No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette, was the victim of contact from another class; the contact forced her to pit and go laps down from damage.

“I’m thrilled to be back in the 23 and back at Indy! This race is going to be a great show, the field is deep, the weather looks good, and the track is awesome – what else could you ask for! Even though we have had a long break, we did some testing and my Dad and the crew have been working nonstop to try and improve the car. This race is going to be an all-out battle with a lot of great drivers, I would love nothing more than to be kissing those famous bricks at the end of the race Sunday!”

There are 60 competitors entered for this weekend’s races across the four classes. Ruman’s TA class, at 16 entries, will run the multi-class format featuring a joint race with the TA/TA3/TA4 classes for a total of 32 race entries.  The TA2 class, powered by AEM, will run a separate race with 28 entries.

Testing, practices, and qualifying will take place Thursday through Sunday. The Berryman TA2 Muscle Car Challenge will take place on Saturday June 16th at 2:40pm and the Berryman Trans American TA/3/4 race will take place on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 3:15pm EST, both races are 102.06-mile, 42-laps. Drivers will run on the IMS 2.439-mile Grand Prix road course using part of the oval and part of the road course. Please visit gotransam.com or visit ims.com/ for ticket, full schedule, and all other weekend information.

LIVE COVERAGE!! Fans can tune into LIVE streaming coverage of both races – FREE on Motor Trend On Demand, with replays of the stream available following the event for Motor Trend On Demand subscribers. Also, a 60-minute highlight show of the weekend will broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network, Sunday July 1st at 2:00pm.

Heading into the weekend, Ernie Francis, Jr. leads the TA Championship with 99 points, followed by Chris Dyson in second – 83, David Pintaric sits third – 70, and Amy Ruman is seventh – 54 points.

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.

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 ompamerica.com or ompsport.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! Twitter: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, @opmracing and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, OMP Racing, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com                                    Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Podium Finish for Ruman in Trans Am Round 3 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

by Filed Under: Press Releases

Munroe Falls, Ohio – Ruman got the redemption she was hoping for in Round 3, the South Florida Sportscar Challenge of the Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli – a solid 3rd place podium finish.

The first two races of the season netted less then optimal results for Ruman and team, so a podium finish was exactly what they needed to change course for the season. The Florida weather proved to be magnificent, albeit hot for the drivers, as the sun shined for the three-day weekend.

Ruman started from 6th place on the grid after a tight TA qualifying session on Saturday afternoon at the 2.27 mile “roval” style circuit. The race went green on Sunday morning and the top six of the field had a great race. Several swapped positions until a full course caution came out on lap 25, Ruman was in 5th. She settled in and kept pace in the No. 23 McNichols Chevrolet Corvette, eventually slotting into third place on lap 28 after some contact between second and third place runner’s Chris Dyson and RJ Lopez. Ruman was within reach and pressuring second place runner Lawrence Loshak. She tried for a pass off the exit of the oval into turn one, but was not able to make it stick and took home third at the checkered.

“Gosh it really feels great to be standing back up here; it’s been a while. This was definitely a tough one today, hot and slippery but the 23 hung right in there with these guys. I just tried to stay consistent and be patient, and we capitalized on that today. I can’t thank my crew enough – they have been busting their butts to get us back in the front pack and their hard work paid off,” commented Ruman.

Ernie Francis, Jr. leads the Championship after Round 3 with 99 points, followed by Chris Dyson in second – 83, David Pintaric moves to third – 70, and Amy Ruman moves up to 7th – 54 points. The Series travels to Detroit, MI June 1-3rd for TA2 class only race, then all classes onto Indianapolis, IN, June 15-17th.

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.

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 ompamerica.com or ompsport.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! Twitter: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, @opmracing and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, OMP Racing, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com                                    Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Hopes for Round 3 Redemption at Homestead-Miami Speedway

by Filed Under: Press Releases

Munroe Falls, Ohio – After a slow start to the 2018 season, Ruman is hoping for redemption at Round 3, the South Florida Sportscar Challenge, of the Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli.

Poor finishes in the opening rounds at Sebring and Road Atlanta see Ruman determined to change course and navigate back to the front of the field. Ruman saw victory at Homestead, winning there in 2015 in her

No. 23 McNichols Chevrolet Corvette. Drivers will be running the “roval” style configuration of the circuit, making it a 2.27 mile/102.15-mile, 45-lap race on the joint road course/oval formation.

“We are taking it one race at a time and this weekend we are looking for improvements. We just need a race where all aspects come together, hopefully this is the weekend that happens. It’s very early in the season, but we are definitely behind the eight ball now but it’s a challenge we are willing to accept,” stated Ruman.

There are 39 competitors entered for this weekend’s races across the four classes. Ruman’s TA class, at 13 entries, will run the multi-class format featuring a joint race with the TA/TA3/TA4 classes for a total of 18 race entries.  The TA2 class, powered by AEM, will run a separate race with 21 entries.

Testing, practices, and qualifying will take place Friday through Sunday. The South Florida Sportscar Challenge – TA/3/4 will take place on Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at 9:20am EST, followed by the TA2 Muscle Car Challenge race at 2:20pm EST, both races are 102.15-mile, 45-laps. Please visit gotransam.com or homesteadmiamispeedway.com for ticket, full schedule, and all other weekend information.

Heading into Round 3 – Ernie Francis, Jr. leads the Championship with 64 points, followed by Chris Dyson in second – 61, Simon Gregg in third – 48, and Amy Ruman sits in 10th – 29 points.

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.

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 ompamerica.com or ompsport.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! Twitter: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, @opmracing and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, OMP Racing, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com                                    Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Problems Plague Ruman at Road Atlanta Trans Am Round 2

by Filed Under: Press Releases

Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Road Atlanta Georgia Speedfest weekend started out as a promising outing for Amy Ruman and the Ruman Racing team but ended up as another unsatisfactory weekend.

The good fortune Ruman in her No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette were hoping for this weekend at Road Atlanta did not come to pass. After a frustrating start to the season at Sebring a few weeks ago, she was looking to rebound with a good finish at Road Atlanta, but mechanical issues forced Ruman to park it after entering pit lane mid-way through the race.

After qualifying 5th on the grid for the Easter weekend race, Ruman had a nice start and kept pace with the top five TA pack. It was about halfway through the race when she started experiencing some mechanical issues.

“What can I say, this is definitely not the result we had hoped for here at Road Atlanta. We had a decent start and I was keeping pace with the lead group, running a bit conservatively trying to stay out of any trouble and save the car for the end of the race. I developed a massive vibration that felt like a drivetrain issue. I pitted but the guys couldn’t fix something internal like that in the pits so we parked it to avoid further damage. I’m really getting frustrated, but we will persevere and make it back up to the top soon!” reflected Ruman.

Ruman finished the race 9th in the TA class, and 17th overall. Ernie Francis, Jr. leads the Championship after Round 2 with 64 points, followed by Chris Dyson in second – 61, Simon Gregg in third – 48, and Amy Ruman sits in 10th – 29 points. The Series travels to Homestead, FL April 13-15th.

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.

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 ompamerica.com or ompsport.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! Twitter: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, @opmracing and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, OMP Racing, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com                                    Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

Ruman Ready to Rebound at Road Atlanta Trans Am Round 2

by Filed Under: Press Releases

Munroe Falls, Ohio – Amy Ruman and the Ruman Racing team are heading south again to the Georgia Speedfest for Round 2 of the Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli. The Series is heading to Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA alongside the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and International GT, Trans Am’s tenth consecutive appearance at the iconic circuit.

Ruman is set to pilot the No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette and is hoping for good fortune this weekend at Road Atlanta. After a frustrating start to the season at Sebring (15th) a few weeks ago, she is looking to rebound with a good finish at Road Atlanta. Ruman is fond of the iconic 12-turn, 2.54-mile circuit, capturing her first TA win here in 2011, also marking the first time a female had won a race in the 45-year history of the Trans Am Series. She continued to have much success here, capturing two more victories in 2015 and 2016, and a second-place finish in 2017.

“Road Atlanta has been a very good track for us throughout the years and I’m thrilled to be back here. I’m confident that we will run up front this weekend, we have good set-ups here thanks to my Dad. I truly hope I can get a clean race in with no more issues! We are behind in the points standings, but it’s a very long season and our determination and hard work will get us back up front where we belong,” stated Ruman.

There are 48 competitors entered for this weekend’s races across the four classes. Ruman’s TA class, at 14 entries, will run the multi-class format featuring a joint race with the TA/TA3/TA4 classes for a total of 22 race entries. The TA2 class, powered by AEM, will run a separate race with 26 entries.

Testing, practices, and qualifying will take place Thursday through Saturday. The TA2 Muscle Car Challenge race will take place on Saturday March 31, 2018 at 11:10am EST, followed by the TA/3/4 race at 2:55pm EST, both races are 40 laps/101.6-miles. Please visit gotransam.com or svra.com for ticket, full schedule, and all other weekend information.

Heading into Round 2 – Ernie Francis, Jr. leads the Championship with 34 points, followed by Chris Dyson in second – 27, David Pintaric in third – 25, and Amy Ruman sits in 15th – 12 points.

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.

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 ompamerica.com or ompsport.com.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow us on all social media! Twitter: @rumanracing, @mcnicholsco, @opmracing and @gotransam. Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, OMP Racing, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com Ruman Racing, Inc., is based in Munroe Falls, Ohio.

final
For more information on the
Trans Am series and live timing, click here.

Follow me on Twitter

Like me on FB

Like me on FB
    Latest News
    Next Race
No Events

  

COPYRIGHT © Ruman Racing, Inc.