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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Amy Ruman
Amy Ruman is a groundbreaker in the Trans Am Series, becoming the first woman to win a Trans Am race and the first woman to win a Trans Am Championship. The daughter of Trans Am racer Bob Ruman, Ruman broke…
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Simshop Named Official Simulator of SpeedTour, Featured as the Focal Point of SpeedTour Town Center
CHARLOTTE (February 13, 2025) — SpeedTour is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Simshop, which names Simshop the Official Simulator of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Roger Penske
While the name Roger Penske may make many think of the team owner’s success in NASCAR or INDYCAR, he once found great success in the Trans Am Series with his team, then known as Penske Racing. In 1967, the organization…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Willy T. Ribbs
One of the most versatile and groundbreaking drivers of his era, Willy T. Ribbs started his career in Trans Am with a bang, winning five races and finishing second in the point standings while driving a DeAtley Chevrolet Camaro. In…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Parnelli Jones
1963 Indianapolis 500 winner Parnelli Jones entered the Trans Am Series near the end of his illustrious racing career, which included numerous wins in NASCAR, USAC Stock Cars, ARCA and what is now INDYCAR. Driving in the Trans Am Series…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Tommy Kendall
After winning three-consecutive IMSA GT championships, Tommy Kendall was recruited by Chevrolet to market the Beretta in the eTrans Am Series. With six victories in 1990, Kendall scored his first of four titles in the series. His next three championships…
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Nexgen Named the Official Car Care Company of SpeedTour
CHARLOTTE (February 10, 2025) — SpeedTour is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Nexgen, which names the organization the Official Car Care Company of SpeedTour. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nexgen was originally designed for professional car detailers and supercar owners,…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Jack Roush
After forming Jack Roush Performance Engineering and providing parts and engines for dragsters, oval-track racers and Hillclimb cars, Jack Roush answered the call from Ford Motor Company to bring his talents to the Trans Am Series. Ford’s brands went from…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Ernie Francis Jr.
A prodigious talent, Ernie Francis Jr. won his first Trans Am GT class championship in 2014 at the age of 16, making him the youngest Trans Am champion at the time. He went on to win the GT title two…
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Trans Am Hall of Fame: Scott Pruett
Scott Pruett has found success in a variety of sports car, stock car and open wheel series, winning in some of the world’s most prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Rolex 24 at Daytona. For…























