Angela Ruch Partners with The Wounded Blue

The #BackTheBlue Car Supports Police Officers across America

NASCAR driver Angela Ruch and The Wounded Blue,  America's only national organization dedicated to assisting officers injured in the line of duty, announced today they will partner on a #BackTheBlue themed car for this weekend's NASCAR Gander Outdoor truck series race at the Kentucky Speedway. 

Very excited and proud to represent police officers all over our country 🇺🇸 as we partner with @WoundedBlue this weekend at Kentucky!#NASCAR #BackTheBlue #SupportourPolice https://t.co/oLwgmJUoc3

— Angela Ruch (@Angela__Ruch) July 7, 2020

The NASCAR vehicle will feature The Wounded Blue's logo and motto "Never Alone, Never Forgotten," as well as the popular "Thin Blue Line" American flag, #BackTheBlue Social media hashtag, and a message on the rear bumper to Support the Police. 

Ruch is one of the top female drivers in NASCAR's truck racing division — one of three divisions within NASCAR. She and her husband, stars of the Facebook Watch reality TV show "The Ruch Life" came up with the idea as a way to support frontline law enforcement officers.

"Everywhere you turn today, good, hardworking police officers are under attack," said driver Angela Ruch. "We want to show law enforcement officers that we've got their backs."

"We appreciate the support of Angela and her ability to use her large platform for good, to aid officers who have been injured in the line of duty," said Lt. Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue. "We're grateful for her leadership and courage in wearing her heart on her sleeve in a way that will help thousands of wounded men and women."

Thousands of frontline officers are injured every year during routine traffic stops and in their daily duties. Their injuries including being shot, stabbed, beaten, hit by cars, exposed to COVID-19, and more.

Rest In Peace @ToledoPolice PO Anthony Dia who was shot & killed in the line of duty on 7/4/20 while responding to a disturbance. He leaves behind a wife & 2 young sons. Please retweet to honor him #BlueLivesMatter #BackTheBlue #SayHisName #StopKillingUs #EnoughIsEnough 💙🖤😞🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/PtRszd4Aya

— Angel L Maysonet🇵🇷👮🏻‍♂‍🐷 (@bigricanman) July 5, 2020

Donations to The Wounded Blue help fund the organization's Code 4 Wellness program which includes medical appointments, TeleMed appointments, lab testing, COVID-19 testing, PTSD support and more. 

Donations can be made at: TheWoundedBlue.org/Donate.

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Female #NASCAR Driver Ruch to Launch Podcast

Female NASCAR Driver Angela Ruch and Husband Mike Ruch Launch 'The Ruch Life Podcast Reality Stars of The Ruch Life' Announce New Podcast Series

Female NASCAR driver Angela Ruch and husband Mike Ruch, stars of the new hit reality series, The Ruch Life, have just announced the launch of their new podcast series. The Ruch Life Podcast will release new episodes every Monday and Thursday covering trending topics in pop culture and the news, the NASCAR industry, sports, entertainment, fashion, motherhood, parenting, and more, starting on Thursday, April 2nd.

So excited for this!!! 🎈❤️😘🎉 https://t.co/uAFntwEI08

— Angela Ruch (@Angela__Ruch) March 27, 2020

Earlier this year, Angela and Mike launched The Ruch Life reality series on FacebookWatch which gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at Angela’s comeback to NASCAR, along with the everyday struggles of transitioning into parenthood and the ultimate success of adopting two newborn babies.

The new podcast will offer fans an even deeper look into the lives of Angela and Mike while interviewing guests from across all industries including notable athletes, pop culture and reality stars, musicians, influencers, as well as close family and friends.

“We’re excited to take on this next venture and connect with fans even more through The Ruch Life Podcast,” said Angela Ruch. “We are beyond grateful for all of the support and love we’ve received for our show, and we wanted to give our fans an opportunity to spend more time with us while keeping it funny, entertaining, and real.”

A new episode will be live every Monday and Thursday, and listeners can stream the episodes on Facebook Watch, YouTube, IGTV, Spotify and Apple Music. Fans can keep up with the episode schedule on The Ruch Life’s Instgram, Angela Ruch’s Instagram, and The Ruch Life Facebook.

About Angela Ruch

As the third generation of Copes to enter the world of racing, Angela and her twin sister, Amber, received a go-kart while they were only nine years old, thus beginning their career in racecar driving. Being the niece of former Daytona 500 Champion, Derrike Cope, Angela always had a desire to race, and entered her first NASCAR race in 2010.

Since then, she continued to compete and received a number of accomplishments, including: First to Lead Laps by a Female Driver in the Truck Series at Daytona, Second-Best Finish By Female Driver in the Truck Series, Tied Danica Patrick for Second-Best Finish by Female Driver at Daytona All-Time and more. Angela is currently one of three female NASCAR drivers in the world right now, and the only mother in the industry.

All while making her return to NASCAR, Angela started a new journey in her life as a mother. With her husband, Mike Ruch, founder and CEO of Industrial Timber, the couple adopted two babies, which was showcased on her new reality show, “The Ruch Life.” The Ruch Life, debuted on Facebook Watch in 2020, focuses on Angela’s return to the racetrack, as well as her plans to adopt and start a family. To date, the show has received over 7 million views, averaging over 835K views per episodes in the United States.

In addition to her career with NASCAR, and new journey as a mother, Angela is a partner and advocate for Give a Child A Voice. Founded by Angela’s nephew, Eric Erdman, Give a Child A Voice is a non-profit organization with a mission to put an end to bullying, child abuse, and life-threatening childhood illnesses.

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Summary of the 3 Female NGOTS Drivers in the Last Race

Decker - Cobb - Ruch

Natalie Decker

• Born: June 25, 1997
• Home: Eagle River, WI
• #54 N29 Technologies Toyota
• Owner - David Gilliland
• 19th Start
• 16th Finish
• Laps: 97

For the 2019 race season Natalie signed with DGR-Crosley in the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series. She has raced sixteen events with the best finish of thirteenth at Las Vegas. Despite being caught up in an incident in turn four on lap eighty-nine, with resulted in a three lap caution, Natalie was the highest finishing female driver in the 14th Annual Sugarlands Shine 250.

Finished P16! Learned a lot today. Excited for the final three races!#SugarlandsShine250 pic.twitter.com/879I46D8jF

— Natalie Decker (@NatalieRacing) October 12, 2019

Jennifer Jo Cobb

• Born: June 12, 1973
• Home: Kansas City, KS
• #10 PitStops4Hope.org / Driven2Honor Chevrolet
• Owner - Jennifer Jo Cobb
• 28th Start
• 27th Finish
• Laps: 79 (Tire Issues)

With oil sprayed on the track, Cobb got loose on lap eight and the resulting spin ‘flat-spotted’ her tires. Her tires were toast. With no funds immediately available for Cobb, she sat on pit road watching the laps roar by – when two NASCAR fans, who happened to be nearby Cobb’s truck heard about the circumstances and jumped in and bought a set of tires at $2,400 – allowing Cobb to return to the race track and finish the race.

We are green, Green, GREEN!!! @TalladegaSuperS!! Only 4 @NASCAR_Trucks races left in the 2019 season. Let’s make this a great one! @pitstopsforhope @D2Honor @WeThinkRealty #OsageContractors ^RR

— Jennifer Jo Cobb (@JenJoCobb) October 12, 2019

Ms. Cobb has competed in the truck series since 2008 and has participated in one hundred and eighty-eight truck races. In 2011, she captured her first and only top-ten finish with a sixth-place finish at the Daytona season opener.

Angela Ruch

• Born: August 18, 1983 
• Home: Puyallup, WA
• #44 Give a Child a Voice / The Ruch Life Chevrolet
• Owner: Al Niece
  
  26th Start
  28th Finish
  Laps: 72 (Engine) 

Ms. Ruch has one top ten finish (2019 Daytona Season Opener) in ten attempts.

Dega bound #nascar pic.twitter.com/I5PPZcvgA6

— Angela Ruch (@Angela__Ruch) October 10, 2019

Ms. Decker and Ms. Cobb are scheduled to start today's NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series race as well.

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