Joe Varde

Joe Varde brought over 30 years of professional motorsports experience to Rum Bum Racing as Team Manager, providing the operational expertise that transformed a young team into championship contenders.

A Career of Excellence

Before joining Rum Bum Racing, Joe had already accumulated an extraordinary record: 6 professional championships and 57 victories across various racing series. His wealth of experience in team operations, race strategy, and personnel management made him the perfect choice to lead the team’s trackside efforts.

Building Champions

Joe’s role extended far beyond logistics. He was instrumental in developing race strategies, managing pit stops, and ensuring the team operated at peak efficiency throughout each race weekend. His calm demeanor under pressure and deep understanding of racing dynamics helped the drivers focus on what they did best—driving fast.

The Backbone of Success

While drivers receive the spotlight, team managers like Joe are the backbone of any successful racing operation. His ability to coordinate mechanics, engineers, and drivers into a cohesive unit was essential to Rum Bum Racing’s championship runs in 2012 and 2013.

“A championship is built in the shop, refined in practice, and won on race day. Every person plays a part.”