They want to know how they can get the best performance out of their cars whether it is their daily driver or their favorite machine stashed away for that special ride. One of her biggest kicks is seeing enthusiasts respond to the discovery of what their car is capable of doing. Most of the time they walk into her shop thinking they will need to spend a lot of money to buy improvements. They learn that with a few considered alignment adjustments and good tires, their car's handling is greatly improved, and they are able to use more of the available power in the motor because the car is not darting around. She outlines attainable goals.
Enthusiasts decide how far they want to go in terms of dollars and commitment.
As part of her involvement in racing, Ruth has served on the SCCA Philadelphia Region's Board of Directors since 1993. She was Regional Executive in 1996 and 1997. She has also taught at the SCCA drivers school for the past 10 years. Ruth drives race cars. She builds and repairs race cars.