Ryan Hampton (born 17 April 1974 in Duarte, California) is a former American Indy Lights driver.

The racing driver from California competed a Van Diemen in the SCCA Formula Contintental class.

After failing to qualify at Walt Disney World Speedway his first start was at Phoenix International Raceway.

At Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina a fierce battle for the win occurred between Hampton and Matt Sielsky.

In the second race Hampton was disqualified as there was a foreign substance discovered on the cars tires in post-race technical inspection.

At the end of the season Hampton, and Larry Foyt, attended the Indy Racing League rookie test at Texas Motor Speedway.

For 2000 Hampton joined Archangel Motorsport Services for the full season in the Rolex Sports Car Series SRPII class.

Hampton, and teammate Larry Oberto, first raced a Chevrolet powered Magnum SC205 the team switched to the popular Lola B2K/40.

Racing a Kudzu Hampton was joined by Rich Grupp and Barry Waddell to score a class win at Watkins Glen International.