Dave Ohh wins fourth Terry Gibson Memorial at Sandusky, ties Ray Sand, Jr. for most all-time
January 11, 2023 – Sandusky, OH…Dave Ohh continues to etch his name at the top end of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing series, (SUPRS) record book, and after winning the 15th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial Wednesday at Sandusky Speedway, he is now tied with Ray Sand, Jr. with four; the most all-time.
It was Ohh’s third straight win in the 100 lap grind at “The Northcoast Home of the Supermodifieds” after also winning the 50 lap prelim for the fourth time the night before. Early race leader Brad Keysor finished in second. Zach Sears had another week of good racing after working his way from eighth starting place, to third.
Starting Position Made Win Tough
Dave Ohh is never one to shy away from a challenge, but starting in fifth position, wasn’t something he enjoyed in his quest for the win. “It was a real battle early,” he said. Getting damage early getting up through the field didn’t make it easy.”
Ohh was surprised that there wasn’t a lot of lapped traffic in the 100 lap grind. “There wasn’t a lot of lapped traffic this year which was a surprise,” he said. He did have one tough battle and a close call due to what little lapped traffic he encountered. I had to work Gary, (Waldron), for a few laps, but I made that happen, then I just wore it down. I had a close one when I climbed the front stretch wall, but it turned out all right.”
“It was different being able to use the high side, it didn’t work great, but everyone was stacked up on the bottom and I don’t remember passing on the high side in a feature here before so that was different.”
“I have to thank HeatFinder.net, The Mod Squad, 1st to Finish Race Servers, Hairbag Studios, Icings on Top and BreezeGraphics.com. This one is up there, being the fourth.”
Ohh Wins Gibson Fast 50 on Tuesday
Dave Ohh, of Union, CT, won his fourth Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Gibson Fast 50 Tuesday night at Sandusky Speedway. It was the third time in a row that checkered flag had flown over the #11 TMS Wolfpack machine in the prelim to the Terry Gibson Memorial.
Ohh passed early leader, Bob Gangwer on lap 23 and went on to win by over two seconds. Gangwer held onto a second finishing a comfortable seven seconds in front of Brad Keysor.
Gangwer and Anthony Corsoniti won their respective 10 lap qualifying heat races on Tuesday where the top three got their handicaps back for the feature inversion.
Back to Back in the Buckeye State
The SUPRS racers are hanging out in Ohio for another week as they prepare for the SUPRS Ohio State 500 Series double-header next Tuesday January 17. The first race of the night is at the small but fast Columbus Motor Speedway where the drivers will always be turning for the 100 lap feature. After completing the third race of the 2022-23 SUPRS Ohio State 500 Series at the dizzying fast Columbus, the drivers head north to another tight track for the second 100 lapper of the night. Race four of the series is to be held at the rough and tumble Lorain County Speedway. The track is somewhat slick and there’s a real uniqueness to this venue that played host to the real Ohio State 500 Series for supermodifieds in 1974, ’75, and 1977.
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SUPRS Race Results-Box Score
- SUPRS 15th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial
- January 11, 2023
- Sandusky Speedway
- Sandusky, OH
- Race 18 of 38
- SUPRS NASCAR Heat W v6 modification
Time Trials (showing car number, driver name, hometown, sponsors, lap 1, lap 2-best lap highlighted; Elite 8 eligible for Feature inversion)
- 11-Dave Ohh; Union, CT; TMS Wolfpack: 14.365, 14.377
- 25-Bob Gangwer; Goshen, IN; B&G Racing Photos, RW Woodworking: 14.478, 14.518
- 13-Ryan Cloonan; Oswego, NY; Simability: 14.512, 14.487
- 12-Anthony Corsoniti; N. Syracuse, NY; T’sForecast.com: 14.626, 14.555
- 22-Zach Sears; Elyria, OH; Midwest Supermodified Series, Performance Fabricators: 14.574, 14.784
- 3-Brad Keysor; Liverpool, NY; Chasing Cameras; BMK Logistics: 14.620, 14.578
- 10-Gary Waldron; Wyoming, MI; Kenowa Auto Supply, Michigan Hill Gang: 14.611, 14.631
- 14-Bobby Hayduk; Brook Park, OH; Gannon Auto Sales, Bronx Country: 14.660, 14.616
- 08-Danny Ray; Goshen, IN; Smokie Bone’s Down Home Kitchen, White Lightning Transportation: 14.789, 14.780
- 42-Carl Becker; Lansing, MI; Wholesale Diamond Exchange, Michigan Hill Gang: 16.279, 15.763
Supermodified Feature – 100 Laps (showing car number, driver, name, starting place/bonus/best lap/distance behind winner-reason out)
- 11-Dave Ohh: P8 / ^ / ! / * / 14.379
- 3-Brad Keysor: P9 / * / ** / 14.411 / +3.304
- 22-Zach Sears: P1 / 14.439 / +7.691
- 12-Anthony Corsoniti: P2 / 14.447 / +8.084
- 25-Bob Gangwer: P3 / 14.466 / +8.728
- 13-Ryan Cloonan: P6 / 14.442 / +9.039
- 10-Gary Waldron: P8 / 14.488 / +12.065
- 42-Carl Becker: P11 / 14.515 / +2 Laps
- 08-Danny Ray: P10 / 14.587 / +1 Lap
- 14-Bobby Hayduk: P4 / 14.488 / DNF; Accident
Time of Race: 25:40.116
Race Notes:
- Lap Leaders: Brad Keysor; L1-58, Dave Ohh-L59-100
- Most Positions Gained: Dave Ohh +6
- * Denotes Lap Led
- ** Denotes Most Laps Led
- ! Denotes Fastest Lap of Race
- ^ Denotes Most Positions Advanced from Starting Place (SUPRSCharger when in effect)
SUPRS Race Results-Box Score
- SUPRS Gibson Fast 50
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- Sandusky Speedway
- Sandusky, OH
- Race 17 of 38
- SUPRS NASCAR Heat W v6 mod
- 50 laps
Supermodified Heat Race 1 – 10 laps (showing car number, driver name, hometown, sponsors; top 3 eligible for feature inversion)
- 12-Anthony Corsoniti; N. Syracuse, NY; T’sForecast.com
- 11-Dave Ohh; Union, CT; TMS Wolfpack
- 3-Brad Keysor; Liverpool, NY; Chasing Cameras; BMK Logistics
- 10-Gary Waldron; Wyoming, MI; Kenowa Auto Supply, Michigan Hill Gang
- 42-Carl Becker; Lansing, MI; Wholesale Diamond Exchange, Michigan Hill Gang
Time of Race: 3:43.636
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Supermodified Heat Race 2 – 10 Laps (showing car number, driver name, hometown, sponsors; top 3 eligible for feature inversion)
- 25-Bob Gangwer; B&G Racing Photos, RW Woodworking
- 13-Ryan Cloonan; Oswego, NY; Simability
- 14-Bobby Hayduk; Brook Park, OH; Gannon Auto Sales, Bronx Country
- 168-Daniel Nans(R); Baldwinsville, NY; Nans Brothers Racing
- 08-Danny Ray; Goshen, IN; Smokie Bone’s Downhome Kitchen, White Lightning Transportation
Time of Race: 3:49.042
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Feature – 50 Laps (showing car number, driver, name, bonus, starting place/best lap time/distance behind winner)
- 11-Dave Ohh; ! / * / ** / P6 / 14.294
- 25-Bob Gangwer; * / P3 / 14.437 / +2.113
- 3-Brad Keysor; P4 / 14.508 / +9.991
- 12-Anthonthy Corsoniti; P1 / 14.548 / +11.914
- 13-Ryan Cloonan; P5 / 14.528 / +12.224
- 10-Gary Waldron; P7 / 14.532 / +12.678
- 42-Carl Becker; P9 / 14.533 / +14.244
- 168-Daniel Nans; P10 / 14.479 / +16.213
- 08-Danny Ray; P8 / 14.602 / +1 Lap
- 14-Bobby Hayduk; P1 / 14.609 / +1 Lap
Time of Race: 13:55.727
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Race Notes:
Lap Leaders: Bob Gangwer-Lap 1-22, Dave Ohh-Lap 23-50
Dave Ohh advanced the most places-6
Daniel Nans has now started three SUPRS features and is eligible for his full handicap start at his next race.
Key
- * Denotes Lap Led
- ** Denotes Most Laps Led
- ! Denotes Fastest Lap of Race
- ^ Denotes SUPRSCharger (when in effect)
