Ryan Thompson Jr. is a professional race car driver from Tampa, Florida, whose passion for motorsports began at an early age. Since making his stock car racing debut at 13, Ryan has competed in karting, stock cars, endurance racing, and dirt modifieds, building nearly two decades of competitive racing experience.
Away from the racetrack, Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Tampa and built a successful career in real estate tax consulting. His professional background has shaped a motorsports program centered on preparation, professionalism, strategic management, planning, and a foundation for long-term partnerships.
Today, Ryan competes full-time in UARA Sportsman competition, and part-time in Pro Late Model special events for established organizations throughout Florida and the Southeast, while also pursuing opportunities in the CARS Tour and ARCA Menards Series. His long-term vision is to build a professional motorsports team with the experience with other established organizations, while climbing the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR's national series, driving growth for himself and the partners that support him in larger markets.
Ryan combines nearly two decades of racing experience with a professional background in finance and business, bringing a disciplined, partner-first approach to every opportunity on and off the racetrack.
THE JOURNEY
THE CURRENT CHAPTER
2026 - UARA Sportsman Series w/ Established Teams
Ryan is currently competing in UARA Sportsman Series events with established, championship-caliber racing organizations in the state of Florida. Along with this, he will be competing in Pro Late Models at the Snowflake 125 at Five Flags in Pensacola, FL from December 1-5. Every race provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience as a driver, strengthen relationships within the industry, and continue building the foundation to launch his own professional team in the future.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
2027 - UARA Sportsman, Pro Late Models, & ARCA Menards Series
Ryan plans to continue racing the full season with the UARA Sportsman's throughout Florida, while expanding his schedule to compete in Pro Late Model special events, including the CARS Tour Pro Late Model series, Florida Speedweeks, and the Snowflake 125. Building on that experience, he will also target opportunities to make his ARCA Menards Series debut with MBM Motorsports, continuing his progression toward NASCAR's national ladder.
THE LONG-TERM VISION
2028+ - Start UARA Sportsman/Pro Late Model Team & Compete at NASCAR's Highest Levels
Ryan's long-term vision is to establish a professional UARA Sportsman/Pro Late Model team that serves as the foundation for a sustainable racing organization. Built through strategic partnerships, competitive performance, and long-term growth, the program is designed to create lasting value for partners and self while opening doors to creating opportunities to compete in the ARCA Menards Series (2028), NASCAR Truck Series (2029), and the NASCAR Cup Series (2030).
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More Than a Passion. A Lifelong Commitment.
