August 04, 2004 – Trois Rivieres, Quebec – Bob Ruman had an excellent run at the thirty-fifth running of le Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix. Ruman, in the McNichols/Cenweld Corvette, started 7th based on his practice efforts on Friday as Saturday’s qualifying session was rained out.
On lap one of Sunday’s race, Ruman was hit going into the first turn, knocking him from 7th to 10th. He quickly regrouped and began knocking off competitors. He moved his way up to 5th by the checkered flag. Ruman now has two fourths, a fifth, and a ninth place finish in his last four appearances at Trois Rivieres.
“This was definitely a FUN race,” exclaimed Ruman. “This track is always a lot of work, shifting, turning, shifting, turning. The track takes constant attention and the McNichols/Cenweld Corvette was up to it. The only thing slightly off was my drink bottle! My water bottle mechanism quit working early in the race adding to the challenge on this very hot day.”
“As we expected, the Quebec race fans were supportive both on and off the track. We love to visit here and look forward to next year. We are thrilled with our top-five finish.”
Television – Highlights of the race will run tape delayed on Spike TV’s “Dangerous Curves” Sunday, Aug. 8 at 1:30 p.m. (EDT/PDT).
On Deck – Bob Ruman at Road America Trans-Am, August 5-8
