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Last SUPRS Race of October is Black Kat Klassic at Myrtle Beach

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October 27, 2018 – Goshen, IN…The racers of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), close out the month of October this week with the popular Black Kat Klassic at Myrtle Beach Speedway that includes a full format of time trials, Crack the Whip race for the Fast 4 qualifiers, heat races and a 50 lap rFactor supermodified sim racing feature.

SUPRS 2018 Black Kat Klassic poster by BreezeGraphics.com

Get ready to close out October for the thrills, spills, and chills of SUPRS Black Kat Klassic. (Poster by BreeezeGraphics.com)

Second Year at Myrtle Beach

After running the race for much of its existence at Decatur Speedway, series officials moved the Black Kat Klassic to Myrtle Beach Speedway. In what proved to be a thrilling race, Myrtle Beach was once again chosen as the host for the rFactor race. With a rough surface, steeply banked corners and lap times just a whisker over 16 seconds, this track last year produced plenty of hair-raising thrills.

Rodrigues Looks to End Black Kat Curse

Last year, Nelson Rodrigues of Stoneham, MA looked to have the, well, cat in the bag, so to speak. But with just two laps to go his luck ran out and he spun out handing the lead and win to Rob Warren.

It’s a safe assumption that Rodrigues is hoping to turn that misfortune around and always seems to do well at tracks with high-banks and sustained speeds like Myrtle Beach Speedway.

Mojo is Back for Warren

Last week reigning SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Champion Rob Warren got back into the groove of winning. Locked out of the winner’s circle for the first five races of the season, Warren got his mojo back when he cleaned up at Southern National Raceway Parka nd Concord Motorsports Park on the second night of the 15th Annual North Carolina Swing.

Last year, with his win over Rodrigues, Warren became the fifth two-time winner of the Black Kat Klassic in SUPRS history. He joined Ray Sand, Jr., Myles Maxon, Carl Becker and John Davidson on that list. In all there have been just seven winners total of this race.

More Details

The brave SUPRS daredevils take on The Black Kat Klassic October 30, 2018 at the 1/2 mile Myrtle Beach Speedway. Practice starts at 8:00pm. Time Trials follow at 8:45pm and hair-raising racing gets under way with a special Crack the Whip race for the Fast4 qualifiers at 9:05pm.

Follow the Action with SUPRS LIVE!

Follow all the spine-tingling, high-speed thrills of supermodified sim racing at The Black Kat Klassic via the  SUPRS LIVE! Timing and Scoring page which shows instantaneous position changes, lap times, penalties, race status, track telemetry, and multiple live stream camera views.

Keep track of the standings by looking for the scrolling ticker throughout the site. The SUPRS rFactor Results page keeps everyone informed if they miss the live action. It shows every race of the season in complete detail as soon as the checkered flag falls.

Get Social with SUPRS

Fans of supermodified racing and online sim racers alike can learn more about the original online supermodified sim racing sanction when they visit www.SUPRS.net.

The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series is very active on social media where fans can  “Like” SUPRS on Facebook, Circle SUPRS on Google+, Follow @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, See SUPRS on Instagram,  and View over 350 real supermodified racing videos on  SUPRS  YouTube.

SUPRS – “Supermodified Sim Racing for the Right Reasons” since 2004

Black Kat Klassic Winners:

  • 2017-Rob Warren
  • 2016-Keith Powell
  • 2015-Rob Warren
  • 2014-Myles Maxon
  • 2013-Carl Becker
  • 2012-John Davidson
  • 2011-Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2010-Carl Becker
  • 2009-John Davidson
  • 2008-Myles Maxon
  • 2007-Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2006-Steve Callahan
  • 2005-No Race
  • 2004-No Race

SUPRS 2018 North Carolina Swing Has Over 325 Laps of Feature Racing in Three Nights

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October, 19 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), 2018 North Carolina Swing puts supermodified sim racers through their paces over the course of three nights at five tracks, two sim racing platforms and over 325 laps of feature racing October 23-25. This intense string of races is considered by most as the toughest multi-race swing of the season and this year could be even more so with a new influx of skilled racers going up against the SUPRS regulars.

SUPRS 2018 North Carolina Swing poster

5 Tracks, 3 Nights, 2 Platforms, ONE Champion at SUPRS 2018 North Carolina Swing. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Different Tracks, Tough Format

All of the races are in North Carolina. Four real tracks, and one fictional track make up the interesting mix of varying venues. With the swing using both NASCAR Heat and rFactor, each track has its own nuances that each driver either finds to his liking or struggles to figure out. In addition, the format of handicapping based on prior finishes, guarantees an exciting race where every driver has to work hard at each track to keep his hopes alive for an overall North Carolina Swing Championship.

The series kicks off Tuesday, November 23 with NASCAR Heat at Dasera Speedway and Caraway Speedway, moves to Concord Motorsports Park and Southern National Raceway Park the next night with rFactor. The North Carolina Swing then finishes off  at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, November 25 where the winner of challenging “Hickory Hustle 75″ rFactor finale’ will be crowned North Carolina Swing Champion.

Possible Twist to Swing

Certainly, one of the more interesting possibilities this year, is the fact that several newcomers may dictate the outcome of which drivers get invited to The Hickory Hustle. Because the first two shows on night one of the North Carolina Swing are part of the 14 race SUPRS NASCAR HeatFinder.net Open Show Challenge, the added twist of having drivers that excel at this particular sim racing platform will keep the driver going for the Gold Crest Wing Championship on their toes.

Big Bonus Points Available

With 15 SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Championship bonus points on the line to the driver that can pull off this challenging feat, the SUPRS Stars are sure to be out in full force trying to get into the invitation only Hickory Hustle.

The Hickory Hustle takes the top eight in points after the first four races and pits them against each other with a random start and within the tight confines of Hickory Motor Speedway. It’s just one more reason the North Carolina Swing crown is one of the hardest and most sought after for all the SUPRS drivers.

Warren Going for Second in a Row

Last year, Rob Warren become just the second driver in SUPRS history to win the North Carolina Swing more than once. This year he could become the second driver to win the North Carolina Swing back to back.  If he does so he joins Myles Maxon, who tops the list of North Carolina Swing champions at three, and who was the first to claim the crown back to back in 2009-2010.

Former NC Swing Champs Expected to Compete

Of the current crop of SUPRS racers, the aforementioned reigning SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Champion Rob Warren, 2013-14 North Carolina Swing Champion Bob Gangwer, and 2012-13 NC Swing Champ Carl “Bonzai” Becker, along with 2016-17 winner Steve Callahan are all expected to compete again this year.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the SUPRS North Carolina Swing History

Fans Can Follow the Festivities

Fans can follow the fun and excitement of the 15th Annual North Carolina Swing all three nights. The  SUPRS LIVE! Timing and Scoring page keeps fans abreast of the action showing live streaming video, instantaneous position changes, lap times, penalties, race status and track telemetry.

The SUPRS LIVE! scrolling ticker allows fans to browse SUPRS.net while they keep their eye on the racing action. And if they can’t make it to SUPRS.net for the live action, they can always catch up with the SUPRS On-Demand replays embedded right in the SUPRS LIVE! page video players.

Be Social with SUPRS

Supermodified racing fans and sim racers alike can learn more about the original online supermodified sim racing sanction when they visit www.SUPRS.net.

The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series is very active on social media where fans can  “Like” SUPRS on Facebook, Circle SUPRS on Google+, Follow @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, See SUPRS on Instagram,  and View over 370 real supermodified racing videos on  SUPRS  YouTube.

SUPRS – “Supermodified Sim Racing for the Right Reasons” since 2004

 SUPRS North Carolina Swing History-

  • 2005 North Carolina Swing Champion: JP Curry-PA
  • 2006 North Carolina Swing Champion: Sean O’Kane-NY
  • 2007 North Carolina Swing Champion: Mike Jackson-NY
  • 2008 North Carolina Swing Champion: Gary Waldron-MI
  • 2009 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2009-10 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2010-11 North Carolina Swing Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2011-12 North Carolina Swing Champion: Chris Meyers-OH
  • 2012-13 North Carolina Swing Champion: Carl Becker-MI
  • 2013-14 North Carolina Swing Champion: Bob Gangwer-IN
  • 2014-15 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2015-16 North Carolina Swing Champion: Rob Warren-NY
  • 2016-17 North Carolina Swing Champion: Steve Callahan-OH
  • 2017-18 North Carolina Swing Champion: Rob Warren-NY

2018 NORTH CAROLINA SWING SCHEDULE, FORMAT, PROCEDURES

SUPRS Mourns Passing of Former Member

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October 18, 2018 – Goshen, IN…It’s with the utmost sadness that we regret to have to tell our members and fans that former member, SUPRS benefactor, and friend to many, Tom Heveron has passed away. To all of Tom’s family including his nephew and 2-Time SUPRS Champion Kris and supermodified Hall of Fame Member, former SUPRS winner, and brother Doug, we offer our deepest condolences and will continue to pray for comfort in this sad… Keep Reading

SUPRS Returning to New River Valley Speedway October 16

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First Time Since 2015 for SUPRS to Race at New River Valley Speedway

October 12, 2018 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), returns to New River Valley Speedway October 16, 2018 for the Old Dominion 50 lap NASCAR Heat supermodified sim race October 16, 2018.

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SUPRS returns to New River Valley Speedway October 16 for Old Dominion 50. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Used to be Regular on Schedule

From 2005, to 2015, New River Valley Speedway was a regular haunt on the SUPRS schedule for the wing supermodifieds. Through those years, SUPRS staged at least one race a year at the Radford, VA 1/2 mile. Most of those races were the popular President’s Day Special which ranged in length from 38-75 laps.

Bud Flath, Jr. won the first SUPRS race contested at New River Valley Speedway in 2005 and Ray Sand, Jr. won the last SUPRS race at New River Valley in February of 2015. In between drivers like Myles Maxon, Chris Meyers, Chad Phelps also have at least one win there.

Callahan Has Most Wins at NRV

Steve Callahan of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and SUPRS most recent winner at the Bluegrass 50 rFactor race, has the most wins at New River Valley. His tally of four victories at New River includes three in a row from 2012-2014. His first came in 2009 and only John Davidson, Ray Sand, Jr. and Dave Biro III, with two wins each, come close to “Steady” Steve’s record.

Old Dominion 50 is Part of NASCAR Heat Supermodified Challenge

The Old Dominion 50 is part of SUPRS 14 event NASCAR Heat Supermodified Challenge which is open to the public. At the first race of this special ‘season within a season,’ the 15th Annual Harvest of Speed, several first time supermodified sim racers made for a great show. It’s a safe assumption that these drivers, with their vast NASCAR Heat experience, will also be threats to win here as well.

Old Dominion Details

SUPRS 15th Anniversary season of supermodified sim racing continues with the Old Dominion 50 at New River Speedway on October 16, 2018. Practice begins at 8:00pm, with the Drivers Meeting taking place at 8:30. Time Trials follow at 8:45pm and Racing begins with the Fast Car Dash at 9:05pm. The full race format and schedule of events is available on the SUPRS schedule page.

Watch the Old Dominion 50 Live

Follow your favorite SUPRS racers while you view timing, scoring, and live streaming video of all the NASCAR Heat sim racing from the Old Dominion 50 at New River Valley Speedway “Live @ 9pm est via the SUPRS LIVE! page.

The SUPRS LIVE! experience includes in-car camera views as well as the main video screen and it’s a great place to spend the first Tuesday evening in October while learning more about supermodifieds and the original supermodified sim racing sanction.

Learn More

Online sim racers, gamers, and supermodified racing fans can all learn more about the original supermodified sim racing sanction by visiting www.SUPRS.net, “Liking” SUPRS on Facebook, Circling SUPRS on Google+, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and Viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube. We’re also on Instagram @suprs_online, and don’t forget to check out our live streaming video at select races throughout the season via our SUPRS LIVE! page and Twitch.

SUPRS – “Supermodified Sim Racing for the Right Reasons” since 2004

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