August 28, 2002 – RUMAN LOOKS TO CONTINUE RUNNING IN TOP-5 AT DENVER GRAND PRIX TRANS-AM
Munroe Falls, OH – Veteran Trans-Am competitor Bob Ruman will head to the inaugural Shell Grand Prix of Denver this weekend determined to continue his three race streak of running in the top-five. In the last two races, Ruman, in the #23 Cenweld/McNichols Corvette has run strong. This August, he finished 4th at Trois-Rivieres and then was in 5th at Road America with two laps to go before an altercation with another driver. Ruman also led during the Road America race.
“While we’ve had a very up and down season so far this year, we are tremendously encouraged by our solid performance in the last two races,” explained Ruman. “Road America’s finish was an extreme disappointment considering how error free the entire race was for our team. We plan to arrive in Denver with even more determination than ever for a high finish. We’re looking forward to the street race. Street races often prove to be a strength for our team.”
The Denver course is a 1.65 mile temporary street circuit downtown. The 61-lap race will be on Sunday at 4 pm (CT). This will be the ninth of twelve Trans-Am races, and the final one west of the Mississippi. The Trans-Am Series will be appearing with the CART Series at Denver and the next race in Miami.
Television – The Shell Grand Prix of Denver Trans-Am 100 will be broadcast on a tape delay Sunday, September 8 on Speed Channel 2:00-3:30pm (ET).
On Deck – Trans-Am round ten, Grand Prix of the Americas, Miami, FL, broadcast October 6 on Speed Channel 2:00-3:30pm (ET).
