Amy Ruman

Sports Car racing // American

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nickname:

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Birthday:

January 30, 1974 (51)

Birthplace:

Akron, Ohio, United States

racing type:

Sports Car racing

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racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

165

residence:

Stow, OH

inspiration(s):

Amy Ruman's father, Bob Ruman, her sister, Nikki, and her mother, Barb.

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Amy Ruman is a groundbreaking figure in motorsports who made history as the first woman to win the Trans Am Championship and the first female to win a professional race at Daytona International Speedway as a solo driver.

EARLY YEARS

Born on January 30, 1974, Amy grew up immersed in racing culture through her father, Bob Ruman, a longtime Trans Am competitor with nearly 100 races to his credit. Her sister Nikki also shared her passion for motorsports, with both siblings participating in autocross and SCCA Spec Racers, forming a strong foundation for Amy’s future racing career.

EARLY SUCCESS

Amy’s racing journey began in 1992 at age 18 with autocross events in a Corvette before transitioning to wheel-to-wheel racing in 1995 competing in SCCA’s Spec Racer Ford and GT-1 classes. She quickly established herself as a force in GT-1, becoming the SCCA Northeast National Points Division Champion multiple times, including securing her third consecutive title in 2008 with six pole positions, four wins, and two second-place finishes. Her breakthrough in the Trans-Am Series came in 2009 with her first podium at Road Atlanta, followed by her historic first win as a woman in the series in 2011.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2015: Won the Trans Am Championship title, becoming the first woman to do so in the 49-year history of the series, with 8 wins out of 12 races[1].
2014: Became the first woman to win a professional automobile race at Daytona International Speedway as a solo driver[1][3].
2014: Placed third overall in the Trans Am Championship, falling short by one point from second place[1].
2011: First woman to win a Trans-Am race in the 45-year history of the series at Road Atlanta[1].
2008: Crowned SCCA Northeast National Points Division Champion for GT-1 for the third consecutive year[1].
2005: Made her Trans-Am Series debut at the Cleveland Grand Prix, finishing 10th[1].

REPUTATION

With 16 victories in 77 Trans-Am starts and six top-four finishes in the point standings since 2011, Amy has established herself as a fan favorite, particularly at her home track of Mid-Ohio. Her groundbreaking achievements as the first female Trans Am champion and first woman to win at Daytona as a solo driver have earned her recognition including the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association Rising Star Award in 2012 and an invitation to the Road Racing Drivers Club by Bobby Rahal. Beyond her racing accomplishments, she serves as an inspiration for aspiring female drivers in a male-dominated sport.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Amy remains committed to the Trans-Am series for 2025, continuing to race her McNichols Metals Service Center Chevrolet Corvette rather than pursuing opportunities in other racing series. Though not explicitly focused on being a role model, she hopes her continued success will inspire future generations of women in motorsports, with her true impact potentially being realized years from now as young girls follow in her pioneering footsteps.