Matt Plumb

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  • Nom complet anglais: Matt Plumb
  • Nationalité: États-Unis
  • Catégorisation des pilotes FIA: Catégorisation des pilotes FIA Argent Argent
  • Équipe Récente: N/A
  • Total des podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
  • Total des courses: 0
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Matt Plumb, born on July 8, 1974, is an accomplished American racing driver with a diverse background in motorsports. Hailing from Providence, Rhode Island, Plumb's career spans various racing series, most notably the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. He is not only a driver but also serves as the team manager for Rum Bum Racing, a prominent sports car and GT racing team.

Plumb's racing journey began in the 1997-98 Skip Barber Formula Dodge Southern Race Series, where he demonstrated his talent by winning his very first race at Sebring International Raceway. He dominated the series that year, securing the championship title. His success continued in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, where he secured the Driver's Championship in 2013 and helped Rum Bum Racing achieve Team Championships in 2012 and 2013. Throughout his career, Plumb has accumulated 14 wins in the IMSA Continental Tire Championship, demonstrating his skill and consistency on the track.

Beyond his on-track achievements, Plumb's background is rooted in athletics. His father, Michael Plumb, was an Olympic equestrian rider and a United States Olympic Hall of Fame inductee, while his mother, Donnan Sharp, competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. Before dedicating himself to racing, Matt Plumb pursued academics, earning a bachelor's degree in history and economics from the University of Virginia, and briefly worked in finance. He is a member of the Road Racing Drivers Club and was named SPEED Touring Car Championship Rookie of the Year in 2003. Plumb's multi-faceted career reflects his dedication to motorsports both as a driver and a team leader.