Matt Plumb

Matt Plumb served as both lead driver and General Manager of Rum Bum Racing, guiding the team from concept to the most successful program in Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge history. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Economics from the University of Virginia.

Early Racing Career

Matt began his racing career in 1997, winning the Skip Barber Formula Dodge Championship in his rookie season with an incredible 13 wins. Since then, he accumulated over 20 professional victories while competing in six different championships before joining Rum Bum Racing. If it has a steering wheel and tires, he can drive it.

Family Legacy

Racing runs in the Plumb blood. Matt is the son of Michael Plumb and Donnan Sharp—both former Olympic athletes. His father Michael holds the record as the American who competed in the most Olympic Games, participating in every Summer Games from 1960 to 1992 as an equestrian. His mother Donnan competed in dressage at the 1968 Olympics and earned silver at the 1967 Pan American Games.

Career with Rum Bum Racing

Matt joined Rum Bum Racing in 2009 as both driver and team manager. In the team’s very first race at Daytona International Speedway in 2010, he and co-driver Gian Bacardi took the victory—a sign of things to come.

Over seven seasons, Matt accumulated an unprecedented 21 wins, making him the winningest driver in series history. His 2012 season saw five victories, leading the team to its first championship. In 2013, he won both the team and driver championships with three wins and seven podiums.

Racing Philosophy

Matt’s approach combined strategic patience with decisive execution. Known for his ability to manage races and deliver when it mattered, he embodied the consistency that defined Rum Bum Racing’s success.

Legacy

Beyond the statistics, Matt built Rum Bum Racing into a championship organization. His dual role as driver and manager gave him unique insight into every aspect of the operation, from car setup to sponsor relations.

“We proved that with the right people and the right approach, you can compete with anyone.”