SUPRS Racers Nervous About ESS Blind Date Night

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January 20, 2019 – Goshen, IN… Like a teenager going on his first date, the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), racers are just as nervous about which of three possible tracks they’ll be courting on the Empire State Super Series Regional Tour Blind Date Night on January 22.

SUPRS Empire State Super Series Blind Date Night 2019 Poster

Little Later Start to Tour

Because of a slight shuffling of the schedule in the early part of SUPRS 15th Anniversary Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Championship season, the 2018-19 Empire State Super Series, (ESS),  is getting a later than normal start. Traditionally contested of anywhere from three to six races over the course of a calendar year and two SUPRS Gold Crest seasons, (wing and non-wing supermodified seasons), the ESS, “season within a season,” features races run at tracks in the state of New York.

Blind Date Night a SUPRS Tradition

The Blind Date Night portion of the ESS Regional Tour has been a SUPRS tradition almost since the beginning of the sanction in 2004. Growing out of the old New Year’s Eve in New York 4-n-1 Bash, where four New York tracks were run on New Year’s Eve. Following the demise of that crazy event, Blind Date Night kept the spirit of the old event alive, but with the twist of a blind draw for one of three potential tracks.

Multitude of NASCAR Heat New York Tracks Available

There are a multitude of New York state tracks available for use in NASCAR Heat, most made by SUPRS friend, and New York resident, Mike Jackson of DSES and DRT fame. Some are real, some are fictional, and some are based on real tracks with fictional names. This means that the three tracks that SUPRS puts into the annual rotation for Blind Date Night, rarely get seen more than every three or four years. Some tracks, because of the blind draw, have even still, after 15 years, yet to be raced upon.

The Nominees Are

This year three nominees for the ESS Blind Date Night are very distinct and all have particular nuances that make the racing very tough. The first nominee is Buffalo Speedway. Loosely modeled after the famed Lancaster Speedway in Depew, NY, this track is most noted for its flat corners, but more particularly, its candy-cane striped walls, lining the inside and outside of the 1/2 mile, that like to reach out and grab a supermodified as it races by. Of the three tracks in this year’s rotation, SUPRS has raced the most at Buffalo, with seven prior events contested there. The last time this track was raced on by SUPRS was January 15, 2013 and the race was won by Steve Callahan.

The second option is Clover Valley Speedway, a fictional track located in Clover Valley, NY. This ¼ mile is deceptively fast with six degree banking in the corners, and has a distinct racing groove that resembles dirt. The trickiest part of this track figuring out where the track ends and outside wall begins. SUPRS has raced at Clover Valley five previous occasions with the last coming in March of 2013 when John Davidson won there.

Blind Date Night Format

The third and final potential track for Blind Date Night is Diamond Speedway. This big, wide ½ mile speed plant is another fictional track and is located in Diamond, NY. While seemingly an easy track to conquer on first glance, the tricky, off-camber and uphill turn four is treacherous and has ruined many a supermodified sim racers night. There has never been a SUPRS sanctioned event contested at Diamond, so if this track is drawn out of the hat, there will not only be a first time winner there, but also a track record set.

A SUPRS HeatFinder.net Supermodified Challenge Race

Like all NASCAR Heat races on the SUPRS schedule this year, the ESS Blind Date Night is part of the SUPRS/HeatFinder.net Supermodified Challenge. This race is open to any driver that has signed up at SUPRS.net, and has the SUPRS mod and all three tracks. The last two of these Challenge races have been won by Dave Ohh. Hot off of his Terry Gibson Memorial win, it’s likely he will be contesting for the victory in this race as well.

Cameras Allowed on Blind Date Night

Chaperone the SUPRS racers on their ESS Blind Date Night, January 22, 2019. A 15 minute practice session starts at 8:15pm with Time Trials to follow at 8:45pm. Then you can keep an eye on the them when racing gets underway at 9:05pm with SUPRS LIVE!

Cheer on your favorite SUPRS racers while you view timing, scoring, and of course our outstanding live streaming video of the ESS Blind Date night when we go “Live @ 9 pm EST via the SUPRS LIVE! page.

Get Social with SUPRS

Fans can learn more about the original supermodified sim sanction, the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, by visiting www.SUPRS.net. Join SUPRS active and vibrant Social Media channels by  “Liking” SUPRS on Facebook, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube. See us live and join our chat on Twitch.


Empire State Super Series Champion-Wing:

  • 2005-06 Empire State Super Series Champion: Sean Gibbs-ONT
  • 2006-07 Empire State Super Series Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2007-08 Empire State Super Series Champion: John Davidson-CA
  • 2008-09 Empire State Super Series Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2009-10 Empire State Super Series Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2010-11 Empire State Super Series Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2011-12 Empire State Super Series Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2012-13 Empire State Super Series Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2013-14 Empire State Super Series Champion: Steve Callahan-OH
  • 2015-16 Empire State Super Series Champion: Bob Gangwer-IN
  • 2016-17 Empire State Super Series Champion: Rob Warren-NY
  • 2017-18 Empire State Super Series Champion: Rob Warren-NY

Visit the SUPRS Points Archives Page to see final standings of ESS Championship through the years

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Warren Wins Wild SUPRSNationals

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Christmas Special for SUPRS

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December 10, 2017 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), tradition of ending the year with their Christmas Special continues on December 12, 2017. For the second year in a row the race takes place at a new venue and for the first time, it’s part of the Empire State Super Series tour.

SUPRS 2017 Christmas Special poster by BreezeGraphics.com

Make sure you’re on your client’s “nice” list when you use promotional graphics like this Christmas Special poster from BreezeGraphics.com!

First Time at Airborne

Airborne Speedway is the site of the action on Tuesday and is the first time that SUPRS has raced at this Plattsburgh, NY track. Airborne hosted the International Supermodified Association several times, so it’s not so unusual to be racing virtual supermodifieds there. Also, because it’s a New York track, this race kicks off the 2017-18 Empire State Super Series and is the first of an expanded five race schedule for the regional tour championship.

Tricky and Technical

Getting around Airborne Speedway smoothly has proven to be a challenge for the SUPRS racers during pre-race testing. With flat, tight corners that cap the drag strip straights, the track is certainly one of the more technical that the sim racers visit this season.

They have found that braking is just as important as mashing the throttle. If a driver wants to win, he’ll need all of his skills to negotiate the tricky turns using precise braking, steering, and throttle control throughout the quick 25 lap sprint.

On Dancer, On Prancer

The six lap Reindeer Dash sets the starting positions for the Fast 4 qualifiers based on their finish.

Everyone else will go to heat races to be lined up based on their season won points handicaps. The way they finish the heat race is the way they will start the 25 lap feature behind the Reindeer Dash drivers.

Christmas Gift for Winner

Whomever takes the checkered flag first on Tuesday, he’ll take home a Burgers’ Smokehouse Christmas Ham for his accomplishment.

Burgers' Smokehouse hamThe fine folks at Burgers’ Ozark Country Hams have been providing simple traditions since 1952 when they built their first “ham house” on their farm in Missouri.

With complete attention to quality and customer service, this family owned company continues to do things the old-fashioned way taking great care in the time-honored traditions of curing, aging, and smoking superior quality products.

Christmas Countdown

The SUPRS Christmas Special takes place December 12, 2017 beginning with practice which starts at 8:15pm. Qualifying follows at 8:45pm and Racing gets underway at 9:00pm with the Reindeer Dash.

Our Present to You

SUPRS LIVE! is our gift to all of our fans and friends. You can you track your favorite SUPRS racer with timing, scoring, instant track telemetry, and live streaming video via the SUPRS LIVE! page.

Keep Up to Date

Stay in the loop with the SUPRS schedule page.  Regular season updates as well as real supermodified and sim racing news are popular features on the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series Facebook page and Twitter @SUPRSOnline. We’re also on Instagram, YouTube, Google+, and Twitch.


SUPRS Christmas Special History:

Year Winner Track Laps
2004 Chris Nicastro Derry Raceway Park 25
2005 Sean O’Kane Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2006 Kris Heveron Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2007 Tom Heveron Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2008 Ray Sand, Jr. Bracket Hill Raceway 50
2009 Dave Biro III Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2010 Steve Callahan Bracket Hill Raceway 50
2011 John Davidson Bracket Hill Raceway 50
2012 Bobby Gangwer Bracket Hill Raceway 50
2013 Gary Waldron Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2014 Rob Warren Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2015 Rob Warren Bracket Hill Raceway 25
2016 Rob Warren Mopar Speedway (rF) 25

 

Thrilling Week of Supermodified Sim Racing Culminates with TOPLESS! 200 

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August 17, 2017 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), brings its 13th summer season to a close with a thrilling week of supermodified sim racing that cuminates with the 13th Annual Topless! 200.

The week starts off with the last “Regular 45” on Monday August 21. Billed as the Finale’ 45, this race uses the popular and simple format employed by SUPRS simce 2004. Drivers are handicapped by the amount of points they have accumulated in the last three SUPRS shows, then must race their way into a feature qualifing position in the 10 lap heat races.

On Tuesday, the racers strap on the wing for the last Empire State Super Series regional show of the season. 

Then on Wednesday August 23 the excitement really begins to build as the drivers switch their focus to the 13th Annual Topless! 200.  While everyone will have a shot at the pole position only the top two qualifiers will be locked into the marquee event of the 2017 Gold Crest Non-Wing Supermodified Championship.

Finally, on Thursday August 24, the excitement of the week builds to it’s full crescendo the with the running of the 13th Annual Topless! 200 at Oswego Speedway. After the field is filled through qualifying heat races, the racers strap in for 200 laps where strategy as much as speed become the key to a win in this always eventful race.

You can catch all the excitement, thrills and action all week long with SUPRS Live! where everyone can view timing, scoring, track telemetry and streaming video. You’ll be able to keep up with your favorite SUPRS racer in an instant by going to www.SUPRS.net/site/live.

Fans can learn more about the original and oldest online supermodified sim sanction, the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, when they visit www.SUPRS.net. Join SUPRS active and vibrant Social Media channels by  “Liking” SUPRS on Facebook, Circling SUPRS on Google+, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube.

It all comes down to this race and it’s sure to be a barn burner packed with action and suspense. Don’t miss it!


 Topless! 200 – Non Wing – A SUPRS Triple Crown Race – Jennerstown/Oswego Speedways

  • 2005 Topless! 200 Champion-Jennerstown Speedway: John Davidson
  • 2006 Topless! 200 Champion-Jennerstown Speedway: John Davidson
  • 2007 Topless! 200 Champion-Jennerstown Speedway: Myles Maxon
  • 2008 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Jamie Hartley
  • 2009 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway:JR Radcliff
  • 2010 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Dave Biro III
  • 2011 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2012 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2013 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2014 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Myles Maxon
  • 2015 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Chris Meyers
  • 2016 Topless! 200 Champion-Oswego Speedway: Rob Warren
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