"Racing isn't who I am, its a means that I'm blessed with, in order to make a positive difference in people's lives"
For as long as Ryan remembers he has had a love affair with auto racing & competition. As a young boy, he spent many summer weekends watching his father race.
Ryan is a man who puts faith and his boys first. Racing is like second-nature to him, but he's always considering "will this be of benefit to my boys & others" before making decisions about racing & life. He has a great sense of humor, and maintains a light heart through daily prayer and family relationships. Ryan's key focus on & off the track, is to be a positive role model for fans & fellow drivers.
Ryan didn't get the chance to drive until he moved to the Twin Cities from Iowa in the fall of 2001. He got his first taste of speed & competition behind the wheel at Prokart Indoors! He began running leagues & enduros where he had great success, winning championships & races. Since then, he has lived for racing one thing or another. Ryan has raced everything from a Mini Pocket Rocket, Motocross to being chased around Brainerd International Raceway in his Neon SRT-4 by Corvettes.
If you could describe Ryan in one sentence, is would be: "Always pushing & never giving up"
Career Highlights
2010 Princeton Speedway - Sportsmen of the Year
2013 Ogilvie Raceway Fan Vote Most Popular Driver
2014 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Poll 360 Rookie of the Year
2015 UMSS Winged Sprint Car Champion
2016 UMSS Winged Sprint Car Champion
2019 UMSS Non-Wing Sprint Car Champion
Feature Wins in 2018
Cedar Lake Speedway
Ogilvie Raceway
Feature Wins in 2017
Cedar Lake Speedway
Feature Wins in 2016
North Central Speedway
KRA Speedway
Feature Wins in 2015
Princeton Speedway
Oglivie Raceway
Hibbing Raceway
St. Croix Speedway
Rice Lake Speedway
Feature Wins in 2014
Oglivie Raceway
North Central Speedway
Cedar Lake Speedway
Farley Speedway
Ryan is on the fast track to the top of the Sprint Car world. Future plans include to contend & win in the World of Outlaws racing series.