Ohh Sweeps Keystone Nationals with Win in Randy Witkum Memorial

Dave Ohh Wins Career First Randy Witkum Memorial 125, Seals Second Keystone Championship

March 4, 2021 – Jennerstown, PA… Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), hotshoe Dave “SpeedyMan” Ohh of Union, CT, led all the laps and lapped the field on his way to winning his first Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Tuesday night at Jennerstown Speedway. The 125 lap race put a wrap on SUPRS 16^th Annual Keystone Nationals Championship and after sweeping the week, Ohh also won that for the second year in a row.

Brad Keysor was second for the second night in a row and four-time Witkum winner Rob Warren came home in third after a torrid, race-long battle with rookie Ryan Cloonan.

Front Row Start Helps

For the second time in three nights, Ohh started on the pole after being able to take advantage of the qualifying rules and, while the rest of the drivers, including former winners Keith Powell, Gary Waldron and Bob Gangwer, struggled to get keep their cars free of damage, walked away from the pack. Ohh knew what he had to do and said, “Started out the night good, and played through and got the front row.” After struggling to finish third last year after sustaining heavy front end damage early in the race while trying to work his way to the front while dodging lapped traffic, the TMS Wolfpack racer wasn’t about to take that chance again in such an important SUPRS race.

“Again, especially on a track like this where the cars top out on the straight, it, (starting up front), was key to getting out front and keeping the car clean.” explained Ohh. “The lapped traffic tonight seemed cleaner than RT 93, (the first Keystone Nationals race of the week), I’d say have about half the cars out there were aware, a few were not paying so much attention and I had some issues. But overall I think it was cleaner, it caused some frustration there between some people, but we’re always going to have in these longer races.”

When asked how winning the Witkum Memorial compared to his win in the Terry Gibson Memorial back in January, Ohh said both races were unique but one meant a little more. “Both tough races,” he admitted. “There are totally different aspects, different tracks, and this track definitely has more tire wear, and you had to know that you had to take car of them.”

“To get my first one, (Witkum Memorial), I can’t complain about that, and I’m glad to be able to add my name to list of driers that have won this show, so I’m going to say this one means more.”

Second Keystone Nationals Championship for Ohh

After winning the first two races, Dave Ohh, took a comfortable 30 point lead into the final event of the three race swing through PA over Rob Warren and rookie Ryan Cloonan, who were tied in second place. By the time that the checkered flag flew for the 125 lap Randy Witkum Memorial, Ohh had stretched that lead to 40 which was more than enough to claim his second Keystone Nationals Championship, joining Warren, Bob Gangwer and Myles Maxon as multi-time champions of the supermodified sim racing swing through the Keystone state.

“It’s great to be able to defend this title after such a close one last year were Rob and tied,” said Ohh. “I’m glad to be able to collect that bonus and be a Keystone National Champion for the second time.” Ohh expounded on how much he enjoys SUPRS regional tours, swings, and double-headers when he stated, “It’s just awesome to have these mid-season, mini championships. It’s a great way to keep the season interesting with some battles within the battle.”

“I just have to give a shout out to 1^st to Finish Race Servers, they were great all night long, and all week long. There were no issues and it’s always nice when things go smooth with the technical side of things. Also BreezeGraphics.com and Hairbag Studios and Icings on Top. Of course The Mod Squad and Heatfinder.net for all you NASCAR Heat needs

Well Attended Keystone Nationals

Rob Warren, Keith Powell, Carl Becker, Gary Waldron, Brad Keysor, Dave Ohh, Steven Vincent, Ryan Cloonan, Bobby Hayduk, Danny Ray, and Bob Gangwer had perfect attendance for the Keystone Nationals. 14 drivers total competed in at least one of the three races, and although the final race of the week had the lowest car count of the entire season so far, it one of the most attended Keystone Nationals in recent memory.

Warren Receives Guaranteed Starter Status

Because Dave Ohh, and second place finisher Brad Keysor had already procured a SUPRS Guaranteed Starter award for the 17^th Annual Summit Classic 125, third place finisher Rob Warren received the special status.

Headed for Hoosier State

The SUPRS racers leave Pennsylvania in their rear-view mirror and head west to Indiana for a wing/non-wing supermodified double header on March 9, 2021 at Indianapolis Raceway Park and the final races of the 2019-20 Indyana Supermod Challenge.

Everything gets rolling at 7:45pm with hot laps for the winged supermodifieds. Time Trials are at 8:30pm after the Driver’s Meeting and Racing action starting at 9:05pm.

Enjoy the Show with SUPRS LIVE!

This rFactor supermodified sim racing event can be enjoyed via SUPRS LIVE! which has live streaming video, in-car cams, scoring, timing and live track telemetry to keep everyone informed. The race is also available via the SUPRS Broadcasting Network on Twitch and starts at 9:00pm ET.

SUPRS RACE RESULTS:

• 17^th Annual Randy Witkum Memorial
• 16^th Annual Keystone Nationals Race 3
• March 4, 2021
• Jennerstown Speedway
• Jennerstown, PA
• Race 31 of season
• SUPRS NASCAR Heat W v6
• 125 Laps

Time Trials (showing car number, driver name, hometown, sponsors, lap 1, lap 2-best lap highlighted)

1. 35-Rob Warren; Pulaski, NY; 1st to Finish Docks & Hoists, Designs of Elegance: 15.573, 15.585
2. 41-Keith Powell; Carrollton, OH; Icings on Top, CPR Motorsports: 15.605, 15.638
3. 25-Bob Gangwer; Goshen, IN; Wing Side Up Enterprises, RW Woodworking: 15.700, 15.637
4. 13-Ryan Cloonan^R; Oswego, NY; Simability: 15.642, 15.658
5. 14-Bobby Hayduk; Brook Park, OH; American Heart Assoc., American Diabetes Assoc.: 16.290, 15.709
6. 10-Gary Waldron; Wyoming, MI; Kenowa Auto Supply, Michigan Hill Gang: 15.895, 15.795
7. 3-Brad Keysor; Liverpool, NY; Southern Hills Storm Football, Chasing Cameras: 15.827, 15.937
8. 42-Carl Becker; Lansing, MI; Wholesale Diamond Exchange, Michigan Hill Gang: 15.833, 15.830
9. 28-Steven Vincent^R; Cicero, NY; Creative Assistant: 15.814, 16.223
10. 11-Dave Ohh; Union, CT; TMS Wolfpack: 15.941, 16.080
11. 08-Danny Ray; Goshen, IN; Smokie Bone’s Downhome Kitchen, Masterbrand: 16.099, 16.348

Supermodified Heat Race 1 – 13 Laps-Top 3 Finishers Eligible for Feature Inversion (showing car number, driver name)

1. 3-Brad Keysor
2. 13-Ryan Cloonan^R
3. 28-Steven Vincent^R
4. 41-Keith Powell
5. 08-Danny Ray

Time of Race: 4:33.603

Supermodified Heat Race 2 – 13 Laps-Top 3 Finishers Eligible for Feature Inversion (showing car number, driver name)

1. 35-Rob Warren
2. 11-Dave Ohh
3. 25-Bob Gangwer
4. 42-Carl Becker
5. 14-Bobby Hayduk

Time of Race: 4:18.670

Feature – 125 Laps (showing car number, driver name, bonus, fastest lap, distance behind winner)

1. 11-Dave Ohh; * | ** | ! | P1 | 15.544
2. 3-Brad Keysor; P3 | 15.652 | +1 Lap
3. 35-Rob Warren;  ^ | P6 | 15.582 | +1 Lap
4. 13-Ryan Cloonan^R; P4 | 15.678 | +1 Lap
5. 25-Bob Gangwer;  P5 | 15.783 | +1 Lap
6. 41-Keith Powell; P7 | 15.752 | +1 Lap
7. 42-Carl Becker; P8 | 15.834 | + 2 Laps
8. 28-Steven Vincent^R; P2 | 15.827 | + 4 Laps
9. 08-Danny Ray; P9 | 15.847 | + 4 Laps
10. 14-Bobby Hayduk; P11 | 16.054 | +5 Laps
11. 10-Gary Waldron; P10 | 15.735 | DNF-Pulled Off

Time of Race:  34:18.065

• * Denotes Lap Led
• ** Denotes Most Laps Led
• ! Denotes Fastest Lap of Race
• ^ Denotes SUPRSCharger

2021 SUPRS Keystone Nationals Point Standings FINAL STANDINGS

FINAL 2021 SUPRS Keystone Nationals Point Standings