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2020 Florida Speedweeks for Supermodified Sim Racing Begins February 3

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January 31, 2020 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), 2020 Florida Speedweeks for supermodified sim racing beings on February 3 and the week-long trek through the Sunshine State visits five tracks in five nights before crowning a Speedweeks Champion on Friday, February 7.

SUPRS 2020 Florida Speedweeks kicks off February 3 and runs through February 7.
SUPRS Florida Speedweeks is like no other sim racing event featuring five nights of racing at five different tracks throughout the Sunshine State. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Five Nights, Five Tracks

Featuring five tracks in five nights, SUPRS 2020 Florida Speedweeks has a little something for everyone.  Every track is completely different and the week includes tracks from a 1/3 mile inside a stadium to high-banked 3/4 mile and everything in between. These variations of track sizes, banking, surface and two different sim racing platforms always makes for great racing and unpredictable finishes each night. 

For the third year in a row, the schedule and tracks for Speedweeks stays the same and that consistency should lead to track records being broken as the drivers have honed their set ups over the last few years.

2019 Speedweeks One for the Record Books

Last year, in what mirrored the closest season championship points battle in SUPRS history, Rob Warren and Keith Powell found themselves tied in Florida Speedweeks points at the end of five nights. Powell, the perfect image of consistency throughout the week, was the defending Speedweeks Champion, and was looking for his third straight Speedweeks Championship, hoping to break his own record of being the only driver in SUPRS history to win the SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Championship back to back.

Warren was as hot as the Florida sun throughout the week and won three features, making him just the third driver in SUPRS history to accomplish that feat. Ultimately, that was what broke the 340 point tie between himself and Powell, allowing Warren to win his very first SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Championship.

Watch Five Florida Nights Free

Fans can watch all five nights of SUPRS 2020 Florida Speedweeks for free on SUPRS LIVE! and Twitch.

Cheer on your favorite SUPRS racers as they race through Florida with timing, scoring, track telemetry and, of course, our outstanding live streaming video when we go “Live @ 9pm est via the SUPRS LIVE! page.

****SUPRS 2020 Florida Speedweeks Schedule****

Sunday 02/02/2020

Open Practice All Speedweeks Tracks 8:00pm

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Monday 02/03/2020

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Race 1

  • New Smyrna Speedway-50 laps ½ Mile
  • 8:00pm Practice
  • 8:15pm Drivers Meeting
  • 8:30pm Time Trials
  • 9:05pm Racing
  • Current Track Record: Dave Ohh – 13.621 – 2/4/2019 (rF)
  • Defending Race Winner: Dave Ohh
  • rFactor platform SUPRS W v7.3 mod

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Tuesday 02/04/2020

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Race 2

  • Black Creek Raceway-25 laps-3/4 Mile
  • 8:00pm Practice
  • 8:15pm Drivers Meeting
  • 8:30pm Time Trials
  • 9:05pm Racing
  • Current Track Record: Ray Sand, Jr.; 17.016 sec. Set: 02/10/2009 (NH)
  • Defending Race Winner: Rob Warren
  • NASCAR Heat platform SUPRS W v6 mod

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Wednesday 02/06/2019

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Race 3

  • Dodge Raceway Stadium-50 laps-0.375 Miles
  • 8:00pm Practice
  • 8:15pm Drivers Meeting
  • 8:30pm Time Trials
  • 9:05pm Racing
  • Current Track Record: Nelson Rodrigues; 10.854; Set: 02/09/17(rF)
  • Defending Race Winner: Nelson Rodrigues
  • rFactor platform SUPRS W v7.3 mod

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Thursday 02/06/2020

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Race 4

  • USA International Speedway-25 laps-3/4 Mile
  • 8:00pm Practice
  • 8:15pm Drivers Meeting
  • 8:30pm Time Trials
  • 9:05pm Racing
  • Current Track Record: Joe Achzet; 14:707 sec. Set: 02/10/2016 (rF)
  • Defending Race Winner: Rob Warren
  • rFactor platform SUPRS W v7.3 mod

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Friday 02/07/2020

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks Race 5

  • 5 Flags Speedway-50 laps-½ Mile
  • 8:00pm Practice
  • 8:15pm Drivers Meeting
  • 8:30pm Time Trials
  • 9:00pm Racing
  • Current Track Record: Brad Keysor – 14.174 – 2/8/2020 (rF)
  • Defending Race Winner: Rob Warren
  • rFactor platform SUPRS W v7.3 mod

SUPRS FLORIDA SPEEDWEEKS STATISTICS

There have been seven Florida Speedweeks Champions in 12 years. Myles Maxon and Ray Sand, Jr. each have three. Keith Powell has two and is the only driver to win Speedweeks back to back.

Just three states are represented in the Champions column. New York dominates with nine total while Keith Powell’s Championships account for Ohio’s two. Florida has just one.

Florida Speedweeks Champions:

  • 2005 Florida Speedweeks Champion: AJ Truax – NY
  • 2006 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Sean O’Kane – NY
  • 2007 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Ray Sand, Jr. – NY
  • 2008 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Myles Maxon – NY
  • 2009 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Kris Heveron – FL
  • 2010 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Myles Maxon – NY
  • 2011-2013: No Races
  • 2014 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Ray Sand, Jr. – NY
  • 2015 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Myles Maxon – NY
  • 2016 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Ray Sand, Jr. – NY
  • 2017 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Keith Powell – OH
  • 2018 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Keith Powell – OH
  • 2019 Florida Speedweeks Champion: Rob Warren – NY

There have been 25 different drivers win a SUPRS Florida Speedweeks feature. Of those, six drivers, (Larry Russell, Adam Roper, Dave Brigandi, Kevin Timmins, Kyle Clark, and Nelson Rodrigues), won their first SUPRS feature during Speedweeks.

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks All-Time Win List:

  • Ray Sand, Jr. : 9
  • Rob Warren: 6
  • John Davidson: 5
  • Bob Gangwer: 5
  • Kris Heveron: 4
  • Myles Maxon, Dave Biro III, Nelson Rodrigues: 3
  • Sean O’Kane, Chris Meyers, Kyle Clark, Steve Callahan, Keith Powell: 2
  • Chris Lucas, Larry Russell, Adam Roper, AJ Truax, Gary Waldron, Jamie Hartley, Carl Becker, Joe Achzet, Dave Brigandi, Kevin Timmins, Chad Phelps, Dave Ohh: 1

In all, 11 different tracks have been used to contest a SUPRS Florida Speedweeks race. Of them, only Black Creek Raceway and USA International Speedway have been on the schedule every time Speedweeks has been run. And of those two, Black Creek is the only track that’s hosted only NASCAR Heat events.

SUPRS Florida Speedweeks All-Time Track List:

  1. Black Creek Raceway (NASCAR Heat): 12
  2. USA International Speedway (NASCAR Heat & rFactor): 12
  3. Sunrise Raceway (NASCAR Heat: 7 (first race 2005, last race 2016)
  4. Rebel Raceway (NASCAR Heat): 6 (first race in 2005, last race 2010)
  5. Orlando Speedworld (NASCAR Heat): 6 (first race in 2006, last race 2017)
  6. New Smyrna Speedway (NASCAR Heat & rFactor): 6 (first race in 2014)
  7. Budville Speedway (NASCAR Heat): 3 (first race in 2008, last race in 2010)
  8. Ocala Speedway (NASCAR Heat): 2 (first race in 2005, last race in 2010)
  9. Dodge Raceway Stadium (rFactor) 3 (first race in 2017)
  10. Paradise Speedway (NASCAR Heat) 1 (first race in 2006, last race in 2018)
  11. 5 Flags Speedway (rFactor): 2 (first race in 2018)

Of all those tracks, only five have had repeat winners:

  • USA Speedway (Ray Sand, Jr. 2014, 2015, 2016 and John Davidson 2006, 2009)
  • Black Creek Raceway (Bob Gangwer 2010, 2011, 2016), (Rob Warren: 2018, 2019)
  • Rebel Raceway (Ray Sand, Jr. 2008, 2010)
  • Dodge Raceway Stadium (Nelson Rodrigues 2017-2019)
  • Sunrise (Rob Warren 2015, 2016)

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Finally! Callahan Wins Terry Gibson Memorial

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After Years of Trying, Steve Callahan Finally Wins Terry Gibson Memorial at Sandusky January 15, 2020…Always the brides maid, never the bride, Steve Callahan has been close to winning the one Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), race he wanted most, only to have his hopes dashed while leading near the end of the race on multiple occasions. That all changed when he stood proudly in victory lane for the 12th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial… Keep Reading

Quick Results: Callahan Flies to Terry Gibson Fast 50 Win

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Steve Callahan Leads All Laps on Way to Win in Terry Gibson Fast 50 January 14, 2020 – Sandusky, OH…Work has kept him from racing as much as he’d like, but Steve Callahan of Cuyahoga Falls, OH served notice that he’s as fast as ever, flying away from the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), pack and into victory lane Tuesday night for the Terry Gibson Fast 50 at Sandusky Speedway. For the second straight… Keep Reading

Two-Night Terry Gibson Memorial Next for SUPRS Racers

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January 12, 2020 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), competitors are preparing for the two-night 12th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial on January 14-15 at Sandusky Speedway, a NASCAR Heat supermodified sim race that honors the memory of  real supermodified racer Terry Gibson.

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SUPRS 12th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial is a two-night NASCAR Heat supermodified sim racing event at Sandusky Speedway. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Paying Tribute to Terry Gibson

SUPRS Terry Gibson Memorial honors the memory of the late Terry Gibson who lost his life during a heat race for the Midwest Supermodified Association at Toledo Speedway on July 18, 2008. Gibson was competing in his own car, when he climbed a wheel and hit the first turn wall.

Terry Gibson was the son of Oswego and Sandusky Speedway track champion, and USAC and IndyCar competitor, Todd Gibson. He was known for doing more with less while enjoying racing against his brothers Gene Lee, Larry, and Jeff.

Terry is survived by his wife Linda, son, Ryan W. Gibson; a daughter, Lindsay N. Kincaid; his father Todd Gibson, two brothers, Gene Lee (Lucinda) Gibson, Sandusky; Larry (Lisa) Gibson, Marysville; and a sister, Deb (Randy McElroy) Brady, Richwood. Terry was followed in death by his brother Jeff (Shannon) Gibson in 2012, and mother Brenda in 2018.

Win High on SUPRS Racers Bucket List

Because Sandusky Speedway is known as the “North Coast Home of the Supermodifieds,” and is where the Gibson family have experienced much of their racing success, a win at the Terry Gibson Memorial is something that many of the SUPRS members truly want to accomplish.

Sandusky Speedway hosts part of the real supermodified Triple Crown, (the prestigious International Supermodified Association Hy-Miler Supermodified Nationals). Sandusky is is also the home track to many SUPRS members, which adds even more excitement to this particular event.

To date though, no Ohio driver has ever won the 100 lap main event, and just two, Dave Biro III in 2009, and Steve Callahan in 2018 have won the Fast 50.

Two Nights of Supermodified Sim Racing Action

Everything kicks off at 8:30pm Tuesday, January 14 with practice for the Terry Gibson Fast 50. There are no time trials for this race with the drivers having to run qualifying heat races to advance to the feature. Many of the drivers use this race as a tune up for the next night and the winner of the 50 lap main event becomes a guaranteed starter for the Terry Gibson Memorial 100.

See SCHEDULE for Format and Details of Fast 50

On Wednesday, January 15, the racers take to the track at 8:00pm for a 15 minute hot lap session.Time trials are at 8:30pm with heat races to follow at 8:40. The 12th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial 100 is scheduled to take the green flag at approximately 9:15pm.

Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Details

Winning the Terry Gibson 100 will put that driver’s name in the running for a guaranteed starting spot for the SUPRS Summit 125 coming up at the end of the season.

NASCAR Heat Supermodifieds Live

Both nights of the 12th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial at Sandusky Speedway are part of the SUPRS/HeatFinder.net NASCAR Heat Supermodified Challenge, so fans may see some drivers that aren’t regulars on the SUPRS trail. Last year, 19-Time ARL HeatFinder.net Champion, Dave Ohh, of Union, CT, surprised everyone when he swept both nights and lapped the entire field in the 100 lap 11th Annual Terry Gibson Memorial.

Fans can enjoy both nights of NASCAR Heat supermodified sim racing with SUPRS LIVE! Featuring live streaming video, driver interviews, in stream stats and scoring, SUPRS LIVE! is a family friendly stream where you can cheer on your favorite driver. Tune in both nights starting at 9pm ET to enjoy racing from Sandusky Speedway.

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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, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube, and live streaming video on Twitch.

Terry Gibson Fast 50 History:

  • 2009 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Dave Biro III
  • 2010 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Jamie Hartley
  • 2011 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2012 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Joe Achzet
  • 2013 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2014 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Canceled
  • 2015 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2016 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2017 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Rob Warren
  • 2018 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Steve Callahan
  • 2019 Terry Gibson Memorial Fast 50 Winner: Dave Ohh

Terry Gibson Memorial 100 History:

  • 2009 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Myles Maxon
  • 2010 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: John Davidson
  • 2011 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Myles Maxon
  • 2012 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2013 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2014 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2015 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.
  • 2016 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Bobby Gangwer
  • 2017 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Rob Warren
  • 2018 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Rob Warren
  • 2019 Terry Gibson Memorial 100 Champion: Dave Ohh

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