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Last Lap Pass Nets Gangwer Buckeye 50 Win

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January 15, 2019-Mansfield, OH… A last lap pass provided a thrilling finish to the Buckeye 50, and gave Bob Gangwer his first feature win of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), 15th Anniversary Season Tuesday at Mansfield Motorsports Park.Gangwer narrowly beat out Keith Powell, who held off Derrick Backus at the line to finish second. Caution Sets Up Wild Finish A spin on the backstretch by Steve Callahan, who was challenging for the lead, and… Keep Reading

Great Sim Racing Action Expected at SUPRS Buckeye 50

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January 13, 2019 – Goshen, IN…Supermodified sim racing fans can expect close, fast, nail-biting action when the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), visits Mansfield Motorsports Park for the “Buckeye 50” on January 15, 2019.

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)Fans can expect close, fast, exciting supermodified sim racing action when SUPRS visits Mansfield Motorsports Park for the Buckeye 50 on January 15, 2019. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

2018 Show Filled with Action

The 2018 Buckeye 50 was a race that was filled with action from the drop of the green flag. Pole-sitter, Chad Phelps, was the star of the show early in the race. Holding back Rob Warren and Keith Powell, Phelps looked to be headed for the win until he looped the car and crashed into the inside wall on the backstretch.

It was then Warren’s turn to show the way around the big, banked racetrack, holding off an ever-challenging Powell and Phelps’ teammate Kyle Clark. However, Warren, like Phelps lost control of his supermodified and spun around coming out of turn two, albeit, with less damage.

It was the the Powell, Gangwer, and Clark show and for the last 10 laps of the race, the trio looked high and low as they struggled to find traction and an advantage on each other.

In the end, Powell used former leader Phelps to his advantage as a lapped car and was able to hold Gangwer and Clark at bay, finishing just .308 of a second ahead at the drop of the checkers.

The 2018 Buckeye 50 had a finish that you just have to see to believe. See it in the video below:

Don’t Miss the Mansfield Action

So that you don’t miss any of the action from Mansfield, mark your calendars for the Buckeye 50, January 15, 2019. 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.

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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.

No Issues for Warren Enroute to Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby Win

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Trouble Free Run Gives Rob Warren Third Straight Canuck Win January 2, 2019 – Bownmanville, Ontario, CAN…After starting from the second position and passing the man he’s battling in the defense of his defense series championship by the third turn on the opening lap, Rob Warren had no issues crossing the finish line first at the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), 15th Annual Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby and Can-Am Challenge Tuesday at Mosport Speedway…. Keep Reading

Track, Format Create Challenges at Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby

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January 2, 2019 – Goshen, IN…When it comes to a unique format and track, nothing tops the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby and Can-Am Challenge at Mosport Speedway for challenges. The 15th annual running of this race takes place after a two-week break from sim racing on January 2, 2019, and if history is any indication, this year’s race is going to be just as unpredictable as the previous 14.

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SUPRS Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby has the zaniest, wildest, most unpredictable sim racing format of the season. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Zaniness Starts with Format

When the racers fire up their online sim supermodifieds for the first time of 2019, they will face a format that is completely unpredictable and always provides a rousing good time north of the border.

Time Trials, the Canadian Pursuit, Heats, and a 50 lap feature will keep the racers busy all night long on a slick track that is anything but predictable as they race for extra Gold Crest Division Season Championship points that come from being on the winning Snowball Derby Championship team.

The competitors will not only be racing against each other but they’ll be paired up into two-man teams where the slowest matches up with the fastest from time trials. Each member of the team will work throughout the night to gain the most points possible as they try to win the overall Snowball Derby Challenge Championship.

Track Creates Unique Challenges

As they race for the extra Gold Crest Division Season Championship points that come from being on the winning Snowball Derby Championship team, there are several nuances about Mosport that make it a thinking man’s track.

Starting with a slick surface that offers little in the way of grip for the wide tires, Mosport’s turn one and two are virtually flat, followed by a backstretch wall that isn’t perfectly straight and juts back in toward the fast groove.

Add to that the very tricky turn four with its increasing radius, and nearly off-camber corner that tends to shoot drivers towards the outside wall upon exit, there’s no denying that a driver has to stay up on the wheel while being mindful of the tire, brake, and car preservation.

Warren, Powell Take Points Battle to Canada

Of the current top five in the SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Championship standings, only points leader Rob Warren has won this special event.

Warren is embroiled in a fierce points battle with Keith Powell as he gets ready to run the Canuck. Just 12 points separate the two drivers that, combined, have won every SUPRS Gold Crest Championship since 2015.

While Powell has never won the Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby, last year he joined with CPR teammate, Steve Callahan, to claim the Snowball Derby Team Challenge and picked up 10 bonus points for doing so. To his credit, Warren has been on the winning Derby Challenge team twice so there could be a real dogfight in store for fans.

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SUPRS 15th Annual Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby and Can-Am Challenge take place on January 2, 2019, at Mosport Speedway. Practice starts at 8:00 pm. Time Trials are at 8:30 pm, after the Drivers Meeting and Racing gets underway at 9:05 pm with the Canadian Pursuit.

Heats and the Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby 50 lap feature follow the pursuit for lots of fun, fast, and frenzied supermodified sim racing action.

SUPRS fans and friends can follow all the Crazy Canuck Snowball Derby action including streaming video, timing, scoring and instant track telemetry via the SUPRS LIVE page. This live broadcast from Mosport 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 year.

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 @SUPRSOnline.

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

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