Another Thriller Expected at SUPRS Buckeye 50

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January 20, 2020 – Goshen, IN…If the last three editions of  the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Buckeye 50 is any indication, supermodified sim racing fans are in for a thriller when the sanction visits Mansfield Motorsports Park f on January 21, 2020.

SUPRS 2020 Buckeye 50 poster by Borderline Enterprises
Make plans to see the Buckeye 50 at Mansfield Motorsports Park on January 21. You won’t be disappointed! (Poster by Borderline Enterprises)

Down to the Checkers

Since 2017 when SUPRS made a triumphant return to Mansfield with the rFactor sim racing platform, every race has gone right down to the checkered flag. 2018 and 2019 in particular, were incredibly close finishes, and 2019 featured a last lap pass for the win and a spectacular crash at the finish line.

The race last year was the just the fourth time that SUPRS has competed at Mansfield, and all four times there’s been a different winner. However, two of those winners have figured into the finish all but one year. Keith Powell and Bob Gangwer each have a win in the Buckeye 50, and both have finished on the podium in three of the four SUPRS races at Mansfield.

From a team standpoint, it’s hard to argue the prowess of Disturbed Motorsports out of Mexico, NY. All three drivers, Chad Phelps, Derrick Backus, and Kyle Clark, have had moments of greatness at this bumpy high-banked half-mile.

Backus is the current track record holder and nearly won the race last year. Clark was in contention for the win in 2018. And Phelps, although he didn’t run last year, has led the race twice.

The 2019 Buckeye 50 had a wild finish.

Get the Most out of Mansfield Action

Make sure you schedule a reminder so you don’t miss any of the action from SUPRS Buckeye 50, January 21, 2020 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. A 15 minute practice session starts at 8:15pm with Time Trials at 8:45pm after the Drivers Meeting. A full slate of racing action, including qualifying heats and the 50 lap feature gets underway at 9:05pm and you can see it all with SUPRS LIVE!

Cheer on your favorite SUPRS racers while you view timing, scoring, instant track telemetry and of course our outstanding live streaming video of the Buckeye 50 beginning with the pre-race show at 9:00pm est. time.

Social Shouts

You can learn more about this race on 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. Don’t miss our unique Instagram posts and make sure you join our Twitch channel chat on race night. All of our live broadcasts are archived on our popular YouTube channel, and you can see live supermodified sim racing most Tuesday nights on our Twitch channel.


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Keysor Stakes Claim in Canada, Wins Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby

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Brad Keysor Victorious at Delaware, Teams with Carl Becker for Snowball Derby Challenge Championship January 7, 2020 – Delaware, ON, Canada… Like a gold prospector in the Yukon, Brad Keysor of Liverpool, NY has staked his claim in Canada after sweeping all contests and winning his first Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby at Delaware Speedway. Keysor was joined by veteran Carl Becker, and the two were able to steal the… Keep Reading

SUPRS Invades Canada for Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby

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First SUPRS Race of New Decade is at Delaware Speedway in Ontario, Canada

January 4, 2020 – Goshen, IN…The first Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), race of the new decade is the 16th Annual Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby on January 7, and this year the event takes place at Delaware Speedway in Ontario.

SUPRS 2020 Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby is the first race of the new decade and the first time SUPRS will race at Delaware Speedway.
SUPRS 2020 Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby is the first race of the new decade and the first time SUPRS will race at Delaware Speedway. (Poster by Borderline Enterprises)

Wild and Wacky Format

The Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby has the craziest format of the wing season. The SUPRS racers have to time trial, run a heat, and try to qualify into a “Canadian Pursuit” all as they race against each other and as part of a two-man Snowball Derby Challenge team.

The Snowball Derby Challenge teams are set up right after time trials with the slowest driver from time-trials matching up with the fastest from time trials, the second fastest with the second slowest, and so on. Competing for points in every race of the night, each team member has to do his best for the team, but also be considerate of how his teammate is running.

View 2020 Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby Format

At the end of the night, the two-man team with the most points between them wins the Snowball Derby Challenge Championship and each driver gets 10 bonus points added to his season championship tally.

Ready for Challenges of New Track

Delaware Speedway Aerial Photo
This aerial photo clearly shows how Delaware Speedway is wider at one end than the other.

Coming back from a nearly 20 day break to allow members to spend time with family and friends for the Christmas and New Year holidays, you can bet the SUPRS racers are ready to take on the challenge of Delaware Speedway for the first time.

After three chaotic Snowball Derby races at Mosport Speedway, the sanction has moved the race to Delaware Speedway with the goal of putting on a better event. Make no mistake though, while not as oddly shaped, or as narrow as Mosport, Delaware, which is shaped like an egg with a narrow tight corner at one end and a more sweeping corner at the other, will present it’s own set of challenges for the SUPRS competitors.

Part of the allure of the new venue is the fact that it’s the site of the very popular Harvy Lennox Memorial for the International Supermodified Association, (ISMA). This popular race at Delaware is one of only two stops in Canada for the popular supermodifieds and one that honors Canadian racer Harv Lennox. This year the race takes place on August 15.

Watch the Snowballs Fly

SUPRS 16th Annual Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby takes place on January 7, 2020, at Delaware Speedway. Practice starts at 8:00 pm. Time Trials are at 8:30 pm, and Racing gets underway at 9:05 pm with the the first of two Heat Races.

The Canadian Pursuit follows the Heat Races with the 50 lap 16th Annual Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby feature capping the night at Delaware.

SUPRS fans, followers, and friends can watch the snowballs fly in this zany, fun supermodified sim race by tuning in to SUPRS LIVE! @ 9. Cheer on your favorite SUPRS racers, (or in this case SUPRS Snowball Derby Challenge team!), as you enjoy live streaming race video and commentary, was well as, timing, scoring and instant track telemetry as you chat with your fellow fans on the SUPRS LIVE! page.

This live broadcast from Delaware Speedway starts at 9:00 pm est and is a fun, family-friendly place for everyone to celebrate the start of a new supermodified sim racing decade.


SUPRS Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby & Can-Am Challenge History

Year Winner Snowball Derby Team
Challenge
Can-Am
Challenge
Track Platform
2005John DavidsonN/ATeam USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2006Sean GibbsJim Davidson/Bob GangwerTeam Canada Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2007Mike JacksonDan Brigandi/Bob Gangwer Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2008Ray Sand, JrRay Sand, Jr./Carl Becker Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2009Ray Sand, JrMyles Maxon/Gary Waldron Team Canada Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2010Myles MaxonJamie Hartley/Bob Gangwer Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2011John DavidsonEd Riley/Bob Gangwer Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2012Jeff WeberRob Warren/Gary Waldron Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2013Chris MeyersN/A Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2014Ray Sand, Jr.Ray Sand, Jr. Dave Brigandi Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2015Myles MaxonMyles Maxon/Domenic Gioia Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2016Ray Sand, Jr.Ray Sand, Jr./Dave Brigandi Team USA Cayuga Speedway NASCAR Heat
2017Rob WarrenRob Warren/Dave Brigandi Team USA Mosport SpeedwayrFactor
2018Rob WarrenKeith Powell/Steve CallahanTeam USAMosport SpeedwayrFactor
2019Rob WarrenKeith Powell/Nelson RodriguesTeam USAMosport SpeedwayrFactor

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Christmas Comes Early for Keysor

SUPRS Sixteenth Christmas Special poster by BreezeGraphics.com
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Brad Keysor Wins Christmas Special, Goes Home with Burgers’ Smokehouse Ham December 17, 2019 – Fairchance, PA…Brad Keysor of Liverpool, NY was faster than a one horse open sleigh and sped to victory in the 25 lap feature event of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Sixteenth Christmas Special Tuesday at Pantucky Speedway. 2018 winner Keith Powell was second and 4-Time Christmas Special winner Rob Warren was third. Just like he did when he… Keep Reading

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