Jim Trueman

James R. Trueman (May 25, 1935 – June 11, 1986) was an American businessman and automobile racing team owner.

His most successful business ventures were Red Roof Inn motels and the Truesports racing team.

[2] One of Jim Trueman's first business interests was Deibel's, a German-style restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

[2][3] On October 1, 1981, Trueman purchased Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, a race track near Lexington, Ohio.

[2] At the 1986 Indianapolis 500 Trueman spent the entire month of May at the track, but was visibly frail and quiet.

Several years later, ABC television reporter Jack Arute revealed that Trueman whispered in his ear "I can go now.

[4] His philanthropic efforts included the James R. Trueman Fitness Center at Wheeling Jesuit University.

Jim Trueman's son-in-law is Team Penske president and racing strategist Tim Cindric.