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Winning Streak Continues for Amy Ruman at Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The sunshine state has been shining on Amy Ruman and her team for the last three Trans Am races, as Ruman emerged victorious again in yesterday’s Round 2 of the Trans Am Championship tour at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  Ruman made it a winning streak with three wins in a row – capturing the 2014 season finale at Daytona and the 2015 season opener at Sebring and now another win at Homestead-Miami.

It was hot all weekend long as temperatures reached the upper 80’s yet feeling like 90+ degrees on race day, which made for a slick race surface and intense cockpit temps for the drivers.  After a tight “fast five qualifying” round on Friday afternoon, in only her second time at Homestead, Ruman took the 3rd place slot on the starting grid for Sunday’s race behind Lopez and Gregg, with Peterson and Baucom rounding out the top five.

The race start was smooth into turn 1 and it was Lopez, Gregg, Ruman, Peterson, and Baucom running nose to tail.  On lap 6 Ruman passed Gregg for second place in the oval and tried to stick with Lopez.  On lap 20 Lopez’s Corvette lost a right rear tire sending him into the wall on the exit of the oval heading onto the front straight.  As the course fell under caution, Ruman slotted into first, with Baucom and Barcenas rounding out the top 3.  On the restart, Barcenas had problems sending him off course and the caution came out again, with Ebben now in third.  Ruman had another solid restart staying out in front, with Baucom coming on strong and Ruman maintaining a 1.5-2.0 second lead.  Despite late race efforts pressuring Ruman a few times, Baucom lost oil pressure in the last turn costing him a 2nd place finish, as Ruman cruised to take the checkered followed by Ebben and Fix as Baucom coasted to fourth.

“Today was all about patience and perseverance,” said Ruman. “This No. 23 McNichols Co. Chevrolet Corvette was awesome today, the guys, my crew, I couldn’t do this without my parents, Dave, Mike, Bryan, Eric and Jerry… my crew made this win happen. And without McNichols Company, none of this possible. They got us this win today. RJ was the guy to beat today and unfortunately he had a tire issue. We just wanted to be patient and consistent throughout the race, Baucom poured it on in the end but we knew he was there. I couldn’t be happier, I’m not going to take anything for granted, we’re scraping for every point we can get and we’re going to keep taking this one race at a time and one podium at a time.”

Ruman makes it seven career Trans Am victories this weekend and remains first in the Championship points standings heading to Round 3 at Road Atlanta May 9th.

Sponsor: 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.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow Ruman Racing and the Trans Am Series on Twitter: @rumanracing and @gotransam. Be sure to “Like” our official pages on Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com      Live Timing/Twitter Feed: www.gotransam.com/live-timing-and-scoring/

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

Amy Ruman Looking for 3 Wins in a Row as Trans Am Championship Heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for Round 2

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – Heading back to sunny Florida down to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend, Amy Ruman and the team are looking to carry their winning momentum into this weekend’s race.  Ruman will try to make it three “Trans Am Florida wins” in a row after ending the 2014 Trans Am Season with a victory at Daytona International Speedway last November and opening the 2015 season with a victory at the Sebring opener in March.

Ruman is happy where she currently sits in the Trans Am Championship points standings, first, and is looking to stay there.  Last year didn’t go according to plan after logging a disappointing 9th place finish in her first time at the track, so she is definitely looking to improve her results with a win on this year’s “roval” configuration.

“My crew combed through the No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette making sure everything is in tip top shape and I am eager to get back in the car after the month long break,” stated Ruman.  “We seem to be on a roll, and I’m optimistic that we can keep it up.  If we could nail three wins in a row, that would be really awesome, but I know it’s going to be tough out there.  In last year’s race we had a bad break with the rear lock up, so I’m hoping we don’t have any fluke issues like that again.”

Similar to last year, the weekend schedule structure will allow for even closer racing among the TA class, as the TA2 class will be broken away from TA and TA3 classes, and will have their own stand-alone race.  This year, the field will be running the “roval” style configuration making it a 2.27 mile/45 lap race on the joint road course/oval formation.  The Series is looking at another large multi-class entry list as 68 cars are entered for the weekend.  Ruman will have her hands full with an 18-TA car field, 38-TA/TA3 car combined field, and the TA2 class will see 30 cars entered for their race.  An unofficial test day will take place on Thursday and below is the official weekend schedule track time summary.  All times listed are EST.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Practice:

TA2         9:35 AM – 10:05 AM – Practice 1

TA/TA3    10:05 AM – 10:35 AM – Practice 1

“Fast Five” Qualifying:

TA           3:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Qualifying

TA2         3:45 PM – 4:05 PM – Qualifying

TA3A/I     4:05 PM – 4:20 PM – Qualifying

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Practice:

TA2         9:45 AM – 10:00 AM – Practice 2

TA/TA3    10:00 AM – 10:20 AM – Practice 2

ALL          10:25 AM – 10:35 AM – 2nd Chance to Qualify

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Warm Up:

TA2         8:15 AM – 8:25 AM Warm Up

TA/TA3    8:25 AM – 8:35 AM Warm-up

Races:

TA2 Race – 12:25 PM

TA/TA3 Race – 2:45 PM

Sponsor: 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.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow Ruman Racing and the Trans Am Series on Twitter: @rumanracing and @gotransam. Be sure to “Like” our official pages on Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com      Live Timing/Twitter Feed: www.gotransam.com/live-timing-and-scoring/

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

Ruman Takes Pole and Win in Trans Am Foametix® 100 Season Opener at Sebring – Watch March 17 on CBS Sports Network

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Sebring, FL – It didn’t take long for Amy Ruman to pick up where she left off from her victory at Daytona at last year’s season finale.  The Ruman Racing No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette was fast again right out of the trailer at Sebring International Raceway in Florida this past weekend.

The Florida weather did not cooperate at first, with the Thursday test day getting washed out along with the first scheduled qualifier. Dry conditions allowed for a second chance at qualifying which took place on Saturday morning.  The season opening weekend proved strong for Ruman as she took the pole in qualifying with a lighting fast time of 2:01.183 around the 3.74-mile iconic road course. R.J. Lopez was second with a time of 2:01.400, followed by two-time defending Trans Am Champion Doug Peterson in third with a 2:02.623.

Ruman started on pole of the huge 69-car Trans Am field, and immediately jumped out in front of Lopez into the first turn to take the lead.  As the field finished the first lap, the racing halted as the course came under caution due to several on track incidents.  After numerous caution laps, the race resumed and Ruman took the green in the lead again.  Lopez and Ruman battled lap after lap and Lopez passed Ruman for the lead on lap 10.  Shortly after that the course fell under caution again.

Upon the restart, Ruman and Fix challenged Lopez for the lead into turn 1, going three wide!  Ruman passed Lopez tight to the inside but then washed out allowing Lopez to pass back heading into turn 2.  Ruman gathered it up and maintained second as they headed into turn 3.  Ruman had a strong run exiting 3 and passed Lopez to regain the lead.   Simon Gregg then passed Lopez and caught Ruman as the field was dicing through lapped cars.  On the last lap, Gregg unsuccessfully tried to get by Ruman and tangled with Peterson.  Ruman took the checkered and the win leading 19 laps of the 27-lap race , followed by Peterson, and Fix.  The Foametix® Trans Am 100, Round 1 of the 2015 Trans Am Championship went to Ruman, her sixth Trans Am career victory!

“I couldn’t be happier with the McNichols 23,” said Ruman. “The car was just a rocketship today; I’m so proud of our crew and my father who gave me a great car for the race. We’ve got a PME engine under the hood like we did at Daytona, and we’re two for two with it. It’s a great way to start off the year for us and McNichols Company!  I was so happy they were here to enjoy it with me!”

What made this win even more exciting for Ruman and the team was a number of family and friends on hand and many members of the McNichols “HOLE Team” that were on the ground at Sebring to catch the race, including Chairman Gene McNichols and Marketing Vice President Steven McNichols.

The results are still provisional, but it is anticipated that Ruman is in the lead of the Championship points race heading into Round 2 at Homestead-Miami Speedway April 12th.

You can catch all the action from The Foametix® Trans Am 100 at Sebring International Raceway, which will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 PM, EDT.

Sponsor: 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.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow Ruman Racing and the Trans Am Series on Twitter: @rumanracing and @gotransam. Be sure to “Like” our official pages on Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com      Live Timing/Twitter Feed: www.gotransam.com/live-timing-and-scoring/

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

Amy Ruman Back in No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette for 2015 Trans Am Season —Foametix® 100 Kicks Off Championship in Sebring, FL This Weekend—

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – After ending the 2014 Trans Am Season with a victory at Daytona International Speedway last November, Amy Ruman and the Ruman Racing team will be back in action after a short winter break.  The season opener is scheduled for March 1st at Sebring International Raceway in Florida this weekend.  Ruman returns to the series this year after taking home third place in a very tight championship points race.

McNICHOLS CO., an Industrial and Architectural Hole Product Solutions company, will continue its long time partnership with Ruman and is set to back the team and their championship efforts for the 15th consecutive year.  Ruman will also see some “on the ground support” this weekend as members of the McNichols HOLE Team will be on site at the Sebring event to take in the opening round of the 2015 season.  Ruman will once again pilot the signature red and black No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette with Bob Ruman overseeing the preparation and race engineering for the effort.

“We are proud to ink yet another year of sponsorship with Amy and the Ruman team,” stated Steven McNichols, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at McNichols Co. “We are confident that Amy and the No. 23 McNichols Corvette will be out in front of the pack again and contending for the coveted Trans Am Championship!”

“I am so grateful for the continued partnership and support from McNichols Co. and am proud to continue to represent them on the No. 23,” exclaimed Ruman.  “I’m looking forward to another successful season and hoping to win and deliver that Trans Am Championship title!”

The 2015 championship has an expanded schedule, with Trans Am traveling to 12 different race venues. The teams will be at several new tracks this year with the addition of Nola Motorsports Park in Avondale, LA and the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.  The Trans Am Race Company also announced a multi-year agreement for coverage on CBS Sports Network, bringing the Trans Am Series to a national television audience. The multi-year agreement includes a minimum of six Trans Am events telecast each year, with the possibility of adding more races to the broadcast schedule.

The Foametix® Trans Am 100 is shaping up to be a busy one for Ruman and the team at the 3.7-mile road course, as the event is set to see over 70 entries slated to start the multi-class race featuring TA, TA2, & TA3 — the largest field ever for a Trans Am race, breaking a 48-year-old record set at Sebring back in 1967.

“Racing season can’t come soon enough, I have had it with this Ohio winter…I’m freezing, so let’s get to Florida!” laughed Ruman.  “It’s clear what I need to do, now I just need to get the job done!  We have been just shy of winning the Trans Am Championship the last few years, I think this season will come together so I can deliver one.”

Unofficial testing will take place on Thursday, followed by official Trans Am practice on Friday at 11:10am-11:40am following with Fast Five qualifying at 3:30pm-4:10pm. Saturday will feature another practice session at 11:50-12:30pm. The green flag will fly for the 27-lap, 100.98-mile race on Sunday at 2:45 pm. (All times EST)  The Foametix® Trans Am 100 at Sebring International Raceway will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 PM, EDT.

Sponsor: 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.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow Ruman Racing and the Trans Am Series on Twitter: @rumanracing and @gotransam. Be sure to “Like” our official pages on Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and Go Trans Am.

Race Info/Scoring/Results: www.gotransam.com      Live Timing/Twitter Feed: www.gotransam.com/live-timing-and-scoring/

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

Victory and History for Ruman at Daytona Trans Am Finale

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Munroe Falls, Ohio – Amy Ruman and the Ruman Racing team were looking forward to another shot at a win at Daytona, in only their second appearance at the iconic track, and their second chance paid off. Ruman drove the No. 23 McNichols Chevrolet Corvette to victory in the 50-car combined class field this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway in Round 11, the 2014 Trans Am season finale.

Ruman was fast all weekend, posting practice times in the top three. The series and fans saw another exciting round of qualifying between the top five, as they were all extremely close in times. Ruman (1:45.143), who qualified second, was on the pole for most of the session until Peterson (1:44.960) knocked her off in the final green lap of qualifying and edged out Fix (1:45.149) in third. Ruman had headed down pit lane to try and answer Peterson’s time, but was stopped before exiting as the session was cut short due to a red flag.

As the race’s green flag dropped on a sunny Florida Saturday morning, Ruman immediately sprang into the lead ahead of Peterson. Ruman opened a healthy gap over the field until a mid-race double yellow closed it up. Ruman was strong again on the restart and never looked back, dominating from start to finish, despite some late race efforts from Gregg. Ruman brought home her second flag-to-flag win of the 2014 season and her fifth career Trans Am victory.

“Winning at Daytona is everyone’s dream in the racing world,” said Ruman. “We’re pretty excited that the McNichols 23 ran so well today; we were strong all week here and I’m happy to finish the season on such a high note. We’ve been on the edge of scoring poles and wins all season long and in the end a few bad races kept us out of the Championship, but we’re happy for the victory today and we’ll come back stronger than ever next year. A huge thank you to McNichols Company and my crew for an awesome year.”

Ruman headed into Daytona in third place in the Trans Am Championship standings, just 8 points behind Simon Gregg. She made every effort this weekend to gain enough points to try and take back second place from Gregg, but in the end she remained one point shy and took home 3rd in the standings.

For the second year in a row at the Trans Am Championship banquet, the Series awarded Ruman with the Trans Am Excellence in Publicity Award for outstanding efforts in promoting racing and the Series throughout the country. The Trans Am staff honored Ruman with the award again, as she continues to be very active in her marketing efforts to promote the series, highlight the series through social media and interviews, and continues to keep the Trans Am brand in the public eye.

Ruman’s win at Daytona also marked a place in the history books once again as she became the first woman to claim the overall victory in a professional automobile race at Daytona. Two other women, Ashley Freiberg and Lyn St. James, have won as co-drivers of winning team races held at Daytona, but Ruman was the first in a professional solo effort. As many know, Ruman’s breakthrough victory in 2011 at Road Atlanta marked the first time for a female to win a Trans Am race in the 45-year history of the Series.

Local links—two stories about Ruman Racing from the Sunday edition Daytona Beach News-Journal:
Ruman makes history at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday
Ruman’s win at Daytona International Speedway has historical significance

Sponsor:  McNICHOLS Nationwide Service Centers 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.

For quick news and updates during race weekends, please follow Ruman Racing and the Trans Am Series on Twitter: @rumanracing and @gotransam. Be sure to “Like” our official pages on Facebook: Ruman Racing, Amy Ruman (Official Fan Page), McNichols Company, and Go Trans Am.

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

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