March 29, 2019 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), is getting ready for a three-night supermodified sim racing swing through the hills and valleys of the “Independence State” for the 14th Annual Keystone Nationals featuring the 15th Annual Randy Witkum Memorial.
Three Distinct Tracks, Two Gaming Platforms
This multi-race swing through the state of Pennsylvania challenges the SUPRS racers over the course of three nights on three very distinctive race tracks, including a uniquely shaped one-mile track that has multiple elevation changes. For the second year in a row, the SUPRS members will be racing with the rFactor and NASCAR Heat platforms.
Swing Opens at “The Square Circle”
The first race is at RT 93 Raceway a half-mile, aptly named “The Square Circle.” This 50 lap NASCAR Heat race is always unpredictable as the racers try to run the fast groove which is nearly a perfect circle. Many SUPRS racers compare RT 93 to the legendary, and now defunct, Flemington Speedway because of the squared off ends that have a ‘short chute’ in between the turns.
Nazareth Night Two
The popular Nazareth Speedway returns for night two of the Keystone Nationals after being canceled last year because of power outages. This one mile oddly shaped track has various elevation changes, a few distinctive bumps, banking that varies from 2.7° and 6.0°, and has what many consider one of the trickiest dog legs, and turn one corners of the season.
Consistency and a smooth, fast approach through the dogleg is what drivers will be striving for if they want to be in Nazareth victory lane after 25 rFactor supermodified sim racing feature laps.
Keystone Nationals Culminate with 15th Annual Randy Witkum Memorial
The Keystone Nationals will culminate with a race that is one of the longest running in SUPRS history; The Randy Witkum Memorial. It will be the 15th time SUPRS has run this 125 lap NASCAR Heat grind at the famed Jennerstown Speedway racing to honor the memory of the late Randy Witkum.
Witkum was a young supermodified racer, and part of an iconic supermodified racing family who tragically lost his life while participating in an International Supermodified Association heat race event at Jennerstown in 1999. The winner of the race gains a “Guaranteed Starter” award for the 15th Annual Summit Classic 125 in May.
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All Three Nights Shown Live
All three nights of the 14th Annual Keystone Nationals are going to be shown via SUPRS LIVE! Beginning with the first race at RT 93 through Nazareth on night two and ending with the Randy Witkum Memorial, fans can expect to see plenty of supermodified sim racing action. Featuring Live Timing, Scoring, Track Telemetry and Streaming Video, SUPRS LIVE! is the perfect page to cheer on your favorite SUPRS racer.
Race Night Schedule
Practice begins at 8:00pm all three nights. Time Trials are at 8:15pm, then two Heat Races, and the Feature follow at 9:05pm.
Get Social with SUPRS
The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series is the original supermodified sim racing sanction and supports real supermodified racing. You can learn more about SUPRS by visiting www.SUPRS.net, “Liking” SUPRS on Facebook, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube. Don’t forget to watch live and previously broadcast races, as well as test nights on our Twitch Channel.
Keystone Nationals History:
- 2005 Keystone Nationals Champion: Sean Gibbs
- 2006 Keystone Nationals Champion: Myles Maxon
- 2007 Keystone Nationals Champion: Myles Maxon
- 2008-09 Keystone Nationals Champion: Steve Callahan
- 2009-10 Keystone Nationals Champion: Myles Maxon
- 2010-11 Keystone Nationals Champion: Myles Maxon
- 2011-12 Keystone Nationals Champion: Rob Warren
- 2012-13 Keystone Nationals Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
- 2013-14 Keystone Nationals Champion: Bob Gangwer
- 2014-15 Keystone Nationals Champion: Bob Gangwer
- 2015-16 Keystone Nationals Champion: Rob Warren
- 2016-17 Keystone Nationals Champion: Rob Warren
- 2017-18 Keystone Nationals Champion: Bob Gangwer
Randy Witkum Memorial-Jennerstown Speedway-History:
- 2004 Randy Witkum Memorial 63 Champion: John Davidson
- 2005 Randy Witkum Memorial 63 Champion: Gary Waldron
- 2006 Randy Witkum Memorial 63 Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
- 2007 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Bobby Gangwer
- 2008-09 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Gary Waldron
- 2009-10 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Myles Maxon
- 2010-11 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Chris Meyers
- 2011-12 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Rob Warren
- 2012-13 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Rob Warren
- 2013-14 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Steve Callahan
- 2014-15 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Bobby Gangwer
- 2015-16 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Rob Warren
- 2016-17 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Joe Achzet
- 2017-18 Randy Witkum Memorial 125 Champion: Bobby Gangwer
