Engines Ready to Roar to Life for 20th Summit Classic

Final Race of SUPRS Winged Supermodified Sim Racing Season Pivotal to Outcome of Championship

April 21, 2024- Clovis, CA…As the engines to roar to life for the final race of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), season, when the checkered flag falls on the SUPRS 20th Annual Summit Classic 125 on April 24 at Madera Speedway multiple champions of speed and endurance will be crowned for SUPRS historic 20^th Anniversary. This pivotal event marks not only the final race of the SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Championship XX but also serves as the thrilling second leg of the 2024 SUPRS Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing, presented by Icings on Top, and for the first time in the history of the race, the conclusion of SUPRS 2024 Golden State Classic series.

The Challenge of Victory

Winning a SUPRS race at Madera Speedway is a feat that few have achieved. In the 19 previous contests of the Summit Classic 125, only eight drivers have experienced the glory of victory lane. Of those eight, only three have won the race in consecutive years. John Davidson, Ray Sand, Jr. Bob Gangwer, with Sand, Jr. taking three of his record total five victories coming in consecutive years.

It’s a race that demands the perfect blend of skill, precision, and a touch of luck. This year will be especially challenging as drivers are still trying to figure out a new tire and engine that was released back in November. Both will have to be well managed if a driver hopes to make it to the checkered flag after 125 challenging laps at Madera.

A Testament to Real Supermodified Racing in the Golden State

The Summit Classic 125 is more than just a race; it’s a testament to the enduring legacy of the Golden State Classic series. Madera Speedway, now revered as the “West Coast Home of the Supermodifieds,” was an integral part of this series, gracing the schedule in 1972, 1973, and 1975. It was on this very track that legends like Johnny Brazil and Howard Kaeding made history with their remarkable victories during the hey-day of real supermodified racing.

The SUPRS 2024 Golden State Classic is a seven race supermodified sim racing series that pays homage to the thrilling Golden State Classic and Gold West Classics of the early to mid 1970s. Dave Ohh has dominated the series and only has to start the Summit Classic 125 to lock down the overall points championship in this special California challenge.

Cherry Breaker, Time Trial Draw and Practice Monday

Scheduled for Monday, the invitation only Cherry Breaker 63 is a race for drivers that have never won a SUPRS feature event of 25 laps or more. This NASCAR Heat race currently has nine drivers that are eligible to race, and at least four of them will have to affirm their intent to run or the race will be canceled. The night is tentatively scheduled to begin with Hot Laps at 8pm. The drivers will also draw for their practice groups and Time Trial order for the week on Monday. If the Cherry Breaker is canceled due to lack of interest from eligible drivers, practice and a 25 lap B-Main simulation will take place.

Revving Up for Pole Night: The Gateway to Glory at Madera Speedway

On Tuesday at 8:35pm, best supermodified sim racers in the world will let it all hang out in the ultimate search for speed and glory on Pole Night for the 20^th Annual SUPRS Summit Classic 125. The top six drivers from Time Trials are locked into the big 125 lap race with just the two fastest drivers securing the front row of the starting grid. Those two drivers plus the remainder of the SUPRS 6 from Time Trials will do battle in the six-lap BMK Logistics Fast Car Dash. and 25-lap B-Main (if needed) will follow. The Summit Classic has been won from the Pole Position 11 times and from no worse than sixth starting place, so starting up front is key. Special Time Trial points will be paid based on the 1974 Golden West Classic Points Schedule with 48 points available for fast time as opposed to only 12.

Last year Dave Ohh of Union, CT sped to his fourth straight pole position for the SUPRS Summit Classic 125 and with his main competition, Brad Keysor not able to compete, Ohh is the odds on favorite to claim a fifth straight Summit Pole Position. Ohh and Keysor have had a virtual lock down on the front row at Madera since 2019 with only Rob Warren breaking their domination.

20^th Summit Classic on Wednesday

On Wednesday, April 24, the 2023-24 20^th Anniversary Gold Crest Wing Supermodified season draws to a close with the 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 at Madera Speedway.  The challenging race at “The West Coast Home of the Supermodifieds” has been won by just eight different drivers in the previous 19 versions of the race.

Practice is scheduled to begin at 7:35pm with the green flag dropping on the Summit Classic 125 starting field at 8:40pm.

Last year Brad Keysor battled Dave Ohh for most of the race then used a lapped car as a pick and made a daring three-wide pass for the lead. Keysor went on to become the third different SUPRS driver to win three Summit Classic 125 main events.

The Final Push for Championship Glory

As the 20th SUPRS winged supermodified sim racing season reaches its climax, the battle for the championship points has intensified. Brad Keysor, leading the standings by a mere four points, will not be present to defend his position, leaving the door wide open for Zach Sears, who trails just behind in second place and is the reigning 2023 SUPRS Gold Crest Non-Wing Champion. The points race is razor-thin, with Anthony Corsoniti holding a fragile two-point lead over Ryan Cloonan, while Dave Ohh is 35 points adrift. Not to be outdone, Bob Gangwer is only 14 points behind Ohh, making every lap and every point crucial as they vie for the prestigious Golden State Classic championship and the overall season title.

Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing Up for Grabs

Adding to the pressure of just finishing the big race, is the fact that it’s also the second race of the 2024 Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing presented by Icings on Top. To date, just four drivers have won the Triple Crown which also includes the SUPRS All-Star 200, and the Topless! 200 for non-wing supermodifieds. After winning the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 earlier this season, Zach Sears will be fighting hard to win at Madera and move one step closer to his first career Triple Crown.

Ray Sand, Jr. was the first driver to take the Triple Crown in 2011. It took six years before Rob Warren became the second. Brad Keysor joined Sand, Jr. and Warren with a “perfect” Triple Crown by winning all three races in the same calendar year. in 2021.

In 2020, Dave Ohh had won all three of the races but never in the same season. That all changed in 2022 when he claimed his first “perfect” Triple Crown.

Then last year in 2023, and after a torrid battle at the end of the 19^th Annual Summit Classic 125 with Dave Ohh, Brad Keysor became the first driver in SUPRS history to win the Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing more than once.

Triple Crown Winners:

• Ray Sand, Jr.: 2011*
• Rob Warren: 2017*
• Brad Keysor: 2021* 2023*
• Dave Ohh: 2022*

*=Perfect Triple Crown

Live Streaming for Racing Enthusiasts

Fans and friends can watch the 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 which is also the anniversary of our very first SUPRS LIVE! broadcast and potentially the final broadcast in SUPRS history as video producer Kevin Timmins is retiring from his duties at Hairbag Studios.

SUPRS LIVE! brings the excitement of the race to viewers around the world with live streaming video, up-to-the-second timing and scoring, race track telemetry, and insightful commentary. It’s a family-friendly broadcast that captures the essence of the race in a concise one-hour package.

How to Watch

Don’t miss a moment of the action! Tune in to www.SUPRS.net/site/Live or join the live stream on the SUPRS Twitch Channel at Twitch.tv/SUPRSOnline on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. Witness the adrenaline-pumping conclusion of the Summit Classic 125 and see who will be crowned the SUPRS 2024 Golden State Classic Champion at Madera Speedway.

Conclusion

The SUPRS 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 is more than a race; it’s a celebration of supermodified racing, a challenge for the elite, and a spectacle for fans. As we count down to the green flag, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who will write the next chapter in the storied history of supermodified sim racing at Madera Speedway? Join us to find out.

***2024 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 Schedule of Events***

Thursday April 18, 2024

SUPRS Sync, Admin Briefing, Server Tests, Rig and Mod Help for All Members

• 8:00pm ET

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Friday April 19-Saturday April 20, 2024

• ALL SERVERS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE

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Sunday April 21,  2024

20th Annual Summit Classic 125 Week-Madera Speedway

NASCAR Heat Wing Supermodified 

rFactor Wing Supermodified

-Sunday Night Test-N-Tune

• 7:30pm: Systems Checks (NASCAR Heat Wing Supermodifieds)
• 7:40pm : Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting (Cherry Breaker 63 eligible drivers only)
• 7:45pm: Warmups (Cherry Breaker 63 eligible drivers only)
• 7:50pm: Simulated Feature (NASCAR Heat Wing Supermodifieds-25 Laps-Cherry Breaker 63 eligible drivers only)
• 8:00pm: BREAK-Load rFactor-Driver Briefing
• 8:10pm: Group Warmups (rFactor Wing Supermodifieds)
• 8:25pm: Time Trial Test (rFactor Wing Supermodifieds)
• 8:35pm: Full 125 lap simulated feature test (rFactor Wing Supermodifieds)
• 9:15pm: ALL SERVERS CLOSED

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Monday April 22, 2024

20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 Week-Madera Speedway

NASCAR Heat Wing Supermodified

rFactor Wing Supermodified 

-Draw for Summit Classic Week Practice Groups and Summit Classic 125 Time Trial Order

-Cherry Breaker 63

-Practice Summit Classic 125

• 8:00pm: Hot Laps (Cherry Breaker 63 eligible drivers only)
• 8:10pm: Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting (Cherry Breaker 63 eligible drivers only)
• 8:15pm: Mandatory Draw for Summit Classic Week Practice Groups and Summit Classic 125 Time Trial Order
• 8:20pm: Time Trials 2024 Cherry Breaker 63
• 8:30pm: SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Open (tentative)
• 8:33pm: National Anthem (tentative-if broadcasting)
• 8:36pm: Driver Introductions (tentative-if broadcasting)
• 8:40pm: Green Flag 2024 Cherry Breaker 63 Feature (approximately if broadcasting-otherwise feature will follow immediately after Time Trials and remaining schedule adjusted accordingly)
• 8:50pm: Post Race Interviews
• Break Load rFactor-Procedural Briefing for Drivers
• 9:00pm: Practice Session 1
  • Group A Summit Classic Rookies (no more than six cars per group-6 lap sessions)
• 9:10pm: Practice Session 2
  • Group B (no more than six cars per group-6 lap session)
  • Group C (no more than six cars per group-6 lap session)
• 9:20pm: Practice Session 3
  • Group A/B/C (All Skate-15 lap sessions)
• 9:30pm: ALL SERVERS CLOSED

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Tuesday April 23, 2024

20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 Week-Madera Speedway

rFactor Wing Supermodified

-Time Trials-BMK Logistics Fast Car Dash-B-Main

• 7:30: Sign In/Systems Checks
• 7:35pm-7:45pm: Practice Session 1 Open Pit
  • Group A – Summit Classic 125 Rookies (no more than six cars per group-6 lap sessions)
• 7:45-7:55pm: Practice Session 2 Closed Pit
  • Group B –  (no more than six cars per group-6 lap sessions)
  • Group C –  (no more than six cars per group-6 lap sessions)
• 7:55pm-8:10pm: Practice Session 3 Closed Pit
  • All Groups (All Skate -12 lap sessions)
• 8:10pm: Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting
• 8:30pm-9:30pm: SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Window  (tentative-if broadcasting)
• 8:35pm: Time Trials: 20^th Annual Summit Classic (Private-single car-by draw)
• 8:55pm: BMK Logistics Fast Car Dash
• 9:05pm: B-Main (if needed)
• 9:20pm: SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Post-Race & Close
• 9:30pm: ALL SERVERS CLOSED

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Wednesday April 24, 2024

20th Annual Summit Classic 125 Week-Madera Speedway

rFactor Wing Supermodifieds

-20^th Annual Summit Classic 125

• 7:30pm: Sign-In/Systems Checks
• 7:35pm-7:40pm: Official Practice Session 1: Group A Summit Classic Rookies (Closed Pit-10 lap sessions)
• 7:40pm-7:55pm: Official Practice Session 2: All-Skate (Open Pit-15 min session)
• 8:00pm-8:10pm: Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting
• 8:10pm-8:24pm: Final Full Fuel Warmups-(Two Groups-12 min. Each Group, Even Split All Starters-Open Pit)
• 8:25pm-8:30pm: BREAK
• 8:30pm – 9:30pm: SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Window
• 8:30pm: 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 Driver Introductions and Pre-Race Festivities
• 8:40pm: 20^th Annual Summit Classic 125 GREEN FLAG (approximately)
• 9:10pm: SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Post-Race & Close  (tentative-if broadcasting)
• 9:30pm: ALL SERVERS CLOSED

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Race Contest History and Statistics

Summit Classic 125 Winners:

• 2005 Summit Classic Winner: John Davidson
• 2006 Summit Classic Winner: John Davidson
• 2007 Summit Classic Winner: Ray Sand Jr
• 2008 Summit Classic Winner: Ray Sand Jr
• 2009 Summit Classic Winner: Ray Sand Jr
• 2010 Summit Classic Winner: Myles Maxon
• 2011 Summit Classic Winner: Ray Sand Jr
• 2012 Summit Classic Winner: John Davidson
• 2013 Summit Classic Winner: Steve Callahan
• 2014 Summit Classic Winner: Ray Sand Jr
• 2015 Summit Classic Winner: Bob Gangwer
• 2016 Summit Classic Winner: Bob Gangwer
• 2017 Summit Classic Winner: Rob Warren
• 2018 Summit Classic Winner: Bob Gangwer
• 2019 Summit Classic Winner: Brad Keysor
• 2020 Summit Classic Winner: Dave Ohh
• 2021 Summit Classic Winner: Brad Keysor
• 2022 Summit Classic Winner: Dave Ohh
• 2023 Summit Classic Winner: Brad Keysor

Total Summit Classic Wins:

1. Ray Sand, Jr.: 5
2. John Davidson, Bob Gangwer, Brad Keysor: 3
3. Dave Ohh: 2
4. Myles Maxon, Steve Callahan, Rob Warren: 1

Back to Back Winners: John Davidson, Ray Sand, Jr. Bob Gangwer

-Brad Keysor is the only driver classified as a Summit Classic “rookie” to win the race.

-The winning driver has led all 125 laps on eight known occasions, but due to incomplete records, it’s uncertain of the exact amount of times this has been done.

-The driver to lead the least amount of laps and win the Summit Classic is Brad Keysor when he passed Rob Warren with four to go in 2019.

-According to available records, the furthest back any Summit Classic winner has started is third-Steve Callahan in 2013.

SUPRS Summit Classic 125 All-Time Front Row Starters

All-Time Pole Position Totals:

• Bob Gangwer, Dave Ohh-4

• Ray Sand, Jr.-3

• John Davidson, Myles Maxon-2

• Gary Waldron, Kris Heveron, Joe Achzet-1

In all, only eight different drivers have ever won the Pole Position for the Summit Classic.

Dave Ohh and Bob Gangwer are the only drivers of those 11 to have sat on the Pole Position in consecutive years. Ohh has the most consecutive poles with 4.

All-Time Front Row Start Totals:

• Ray Sand, Jr.-7

• Bob Gangwer-5

• Rob Warren, Dave Ohh-4

• John Davidson, Myles Maxon, Brad Keysor-3

• Gary Waldron, Joe Achzet–2

• Kris Heveron, Domenic Gioia-1

In all, 11 different drivers have sat on the front row for the Summit Classic.

Ray Sand, Jr. has the most consecutive front row starts for the Summit Classic with 7.

Current Track Record: Madera Speedway-Joe Achzet; 11.183 sec.; set-04/25/2017 (rF)

SUPRS Cherry Breaker 63 History:

• 2005 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Mark Pasquale (LaPorte Speedway
• 2006 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Steve Callahan (LaPorte Speedway)
• 2007 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Doug Heveron (LaPorte Speedway)
• 2008 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Josh Crannell (LaPorte Speedway)
• 2009-2012: No Race 
• 2013 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Doug Forgue (Madera Speedway)
• 2014-2019: No Race
• 2020 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Henry Kelleher (Madera Speedway)
• 2021 Cherry Breaker 63 Winner: Ryan Cloonan (Madera Speedway)
• 2022, 2023: No race

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