This is how it all began!

Ryan battling with King Rat buddy, Richard Hromin at Summit Point Raceway.

Racing with Brian Cates in the 2005 NASA Spec Miata Challenge.

The Winner’s Circle is usually Ryan’s last stop at Shenandoah Speedway.

To the victor go the spoils!

Ryan was nearly unbeatable in his NASA Legends campaign.

Ryan posing with Late Model Stock Car in 2006.

Marketing product at Red Bull East Coast run offs.

In Late Model at Old Dominion Speedway.

Calvin 2 at speed at Shenandoah Speedway.

Ryan’s first Legends Feature Win was at Lake Erie Speedway.

Legends gang at Allsports Grand Prix.

Ryan’s original Legends car.

2008 VW TDI Cup driver selection in Sonoma, California.

Ryan is getting “fitted” for his new ride.

Ryan is happy to be in the VW TDI Cup Series with his Spec Miata buddy, Devin Cates.

This is the car Ryan drove during the selection process.

Craig Murto announcing Ryan’s VW Cup ride live on WJFK.

Calvin 1 in road race trim.

Ryan posing with current students from his former elementary school.

At speed in a Formula 2000 car.

Haulin’ the mail at Virginia International Raceway (VIR).

Ryan and his dad, Jim (right), at Orlando Speedworld with their good friend Roger Austin Sr. (middle).

Racing pre-empted Ryan’s professional hockey career.