RYAN PHINNY

Ryan is a 34-year-old professional race car driver signed to Rick Ware Racing for the 2024 season.
In 2014 with the support of George Clooney's Casamigos Tequila and the Discovery Land Company returned to open-wheel racing after a multi-year stint in the world of endurance racing. Ryan is fully focused on the world of open-wheel racing. His racing resume includes driving under such umbrellas as the Red Bull Racing American F1 Driver Search, BMW, Porsche, and multiple General Motors brands across the premiere international racing series. Ryan is currently racing with Abel Motorsports. 
 
In 2019 Ryan co-founded the first of its kind private automotive social club and storage facility for collector car enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Summer of 2025 will see the opening of a new facility and concept in Nashville, Tennessee. 
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A Hollywood legacy, Phinny's great grandfather Harry Beaumont directed "Speedway" in 1929.  To this day it remains one of the first and most iconic movies ever filmed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Growing up with that in mind, Ryan always wanted to pursue a second career in film and television as an automotive presenter. Most recently hosting Playboy's first car show "The Playboy Garage" and featured on TopGear.com.