Munroe Falls, Ohio – Amy Ruman and team will be celebrating the 4th of July festivities over the weekend during Round 5 of the 2016 Trans Am Championship at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) in the Ryan Companies Independence Day Classic. Ruman has her sights set on another track for back-to-back wins, as she took home victory hardware here in 2015 in the No. 23 McNichols Co. Corvette.
“First and foremost, for me this weekend is about our celebrating our United States military and remembering and thanking all of our service women and men and the sacrifices they have made and continue to make for us. We are so unbelievably blessed in this country to enjoy the freedoms that we have daily – so thank you from all of us at the Ruman Racing/McNichols Co. team!”, exclaimed Ruman. “I am happy to be back in the car and looking to have another great race here at Brainerd, and hopefully we can capture another win here on Sunday.”
Consistency is a key that Ruman continues to focus on in her mission for TA Championship number two, and as the season draws closer to the halfway mark, all points are crucial.
Ruman is looking to show her strength again at the event and hopes to open up a larger points gap in the fight for the Trans Am Championship. “BIR is such a classic track and it should be a great event this weekend in front of some awesome fans! My strategy hasn’t changed, I’m looking to score another win and gain as many points as possible here – it’s that simple. Consistency is vital now at the halfway point, we still have a lot of races in front of us so I am remaining poised and focused,” stated Ruman
The holiday weekend will start off with a promoter test day on Friday, July 1st. The two practice sessions and “Fast Five” qualifying will take place on Saturday, July 2nd. There will be two Trans Am feature races for the Ryan Companies Independence Day Classic weekend. TA2 will take green at 1:00 p.m. followed by TA/3/4/5 at 3:10 p.m. CDT, both at 100-mile 40-laps.
Fans can expect a weekend of festivities and action at BIR, as Trans Am will be joined by drag racing, the National Auto Sport Association, a classic car show, live music, and a fireworks display for a full weekend of Independence Day celebration and motorsports action! For tickets and schedule info, visit gotransam.com or brainerdraceway.com.
ALERT: Don’t forget to tune in and catch all the action from the Detroit Grand Prix, Motor City 100 races, brought to you by the 3-Dimensional Services Group! There will be a 90-minute broadcast special featuring both races on Saturday, July 2, 2016 on CBS Sports Network.
Fans will also be able to see both races from Ryan Companies Independence Day Classic at Brainerd International Raceway, which will be tape delayed and broadcast on CBS Sports Network. The TA/3/4/5 race will air on Saturday, July 23, 12:00 p.m. and the TA2 race will air Sunday, July 31st at 12:00 p.m. EST.
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.
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