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Munroe Falls, Ohio – The 2024 Trans Am Championship Presented by Pirelli ended this past weekend at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, Texas. Heading into the finale, the points battle between the top five was mostly locked in, with little to no room for overtaking positions in the final round of the season. The last stop on the 2024 SpeedTour was not the result the team hoped for. Ruman struggled a bit with grip and setup during the weekend, qualifying the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette seventh in the TA class and ultimately suffered a mechanical failure in the race, ending her run early with thirteen laps remaining. “We had a different setup on the car every time we went out trying to find the best combo for the race. Practice got rained out, so we never had a chance to test it out before qualifying. We improved it for the race and was really running well. Unfortunately, we had a mechanical ending our race early,” stated Ruman “Just shy of third place, we took home fourth in the Championship after missing one of the races. I’m so proud of this Ruman/McNichols team, they worked Read more →

Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli Series is heading South to wrap up the 2024 Season in a Texas sized season finale at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin, Texas. Heading into the finale, Ruman is ready to ride her podium momentum into Texas after a hard fought third-place finish in Round 10 at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) earlier in October, her third podium finish this season. The points battle between the top five is most likely locked in, with little to no room for overtaking positions in the final round of the season. Ruman missed the 2023 COTA race and is excited to return to the notorious circuit. This is the last stop on the 2024 SpeedTour and Trans Am’s tenth consecutive appearance at the renowned signature purpose-built Formula 1 track. Running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), fans will be welcomed with tons of fun and entertainment. The 3.4-mile world-class track is made up of 20 turns and dramatic elevation changes, including the 133-foot climb up to an extremely tight turn 1. “Here we are already, the season finale! COTA is always a fantastic race, and I’m thrilled to Read more →

Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli is heading to VIRgina International Raceway (VIR) in Danville, VA, this weekend to round out the last two races of the season. After missing Labor Day weekend’s Round 9 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Bowmanville, CA, Amy Ruman and team are excited to get back to racing as they head into the final two rounds of the 2024 Championship. Ruman’s last race was August 25th at Watkins Glen, NY, where she drove the No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Group Chevrolet Corvette to a fifth-place finish after qualifying seventh. Ruman had great battles throughout the race with Drissi, Said, and Grant (K) in Round 8 of the Championship. Ruman has scored several third-place finishes at VIR over the years, but suffered a gear failure in last year’s race forcing her to retire early. Trans Am drivers will run the 3.27-mile “full course” 18-turn configuration, featuring high speed straightaways and dramatic elevation changes at the notorious road course. “I can’t wait to get back in the No. 23 this weekend at VIR. This track is a fan favorite and a favorite for TA drivers as well. It’s very fast and challenging Read more →

Munroe Falls, Ohio –The Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli will be back in action after its mid-summer hiatus and is heading to Watkins Glen International, NY (WGI) this weekend. Amy Ruman and her team are anxious to get back to racing as they head into the final four rounds of the season. The TA class has not raced since Round 7 at Road America, WI June 30th. Durning the break, Ruman was invited to participate in the first iconic SpeedTour All Star Race weekend at Lime Rock Park, CT July 20th, where she drove a TA2 car for the first time in conjunction with some world class past and present drivers. Ruman has had success at WGI, winning here in 2016 and securinmany podium finishes throughout the years. Trans Am returns to the infamous road course for The Mission Foods Watkins Glen SpeedTour, Round 8 on the schedule and part of the 2024 SpeedTour.  Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s Hillard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix event will be packed with racing and many activities for fans to enjoy throughout the long weekend. Trans Am is running in conjunction with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), the Prototype Sprint Series Association presented Read more →

Munroe Falls, Ohio – The Trans Am Series Championship Presented by Pirelli returned to Road American, WI, this past weekend as part of the 2024 SpeedTour. After a disappointing race at Mid-Ohio, the two-time Trans Am Champion rebounded to finish on the podium for the second time this season. Despite the rain early Friday during testing, Ruman was comfortable with the setup on the car right off the trailer. The top 7 were close in times all weekend, with Ruman ultimately qualifying her No. 23 McNichols Co./Valley Automotive Chevrolet Corvette P5 for Sunday’s TA/GT race. Cooler temperatures and sunny skies prevailed for the race, with an exciting combination of speed, battles and attrition for the Trans Am 100. “The highs and lows of racing are real, from one weekend to the next! I must thank my team for giving me a great car all weekend long and that power plant by ECR Engines got me to the front. I had some good battles in the race, but Paul (Menard) got some distance on me when I was working to get by some cars. We had a solid third place finish and we were pleased with a podium after our struggles Read more →