Ruud Strikes First in 2021 with Dominant TC America Round 1 Victory
Sonoma, Calif - Despite a late-race caution that cut down a 30 second lead, Jacob Ruud and the #81 Classic BMW M2 CS Cup would cruise to the TCX and overall victory in TC America’s season-opening round at Sonoma Raceway. “I think we have a strong car for the season,” said race-winner Ruud, “I was able to save my tires today, so I was still comfortable during the late caution and was able to pull it out, it’s great to get this first win.” Ruud also ran the fastest lap of the race with a 1:51.157, giving him pole for Sunday's Race 2.