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SUPRS 2018 North Carolina Swing Has Over 325 Laps of Feature Racing in Three Nights

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October, 19 – Goshen, IN…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), 2018 North Carolina Swing puts supermodified sim racers through their paces over the course of three nights at five tracks, two sim racing platforms and over 325 laps of feature racing October 23-25. This intense string of races is considered by most as the toughest multi-race swing of the season and this year could be even more so with a new influx of skilled racers going up against the SUPRS regulars.

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5 Tracks, 3 Nights, 2 Platforms, ONE Champion at SUPRS 2018 North Carolina Swing. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com)

Different Tracks, Tough Format

All of the races are in North Carolina. Four real tracks, and one fictional track make up the interesting mix of varying venues. With the swing using both NASCAR Heat and rFactor, each track has its own nuances that each driver either finds to his liking or struggles to figure out. In addition, the format of handicapping based on prior finishes, guarantees an exciting race where every driver has to work hard at each track to keep his hopes alive for an overall North Carolina Swing Championship.

The series kicks off Tuesday, November 23 with NASCAR Heat at Dasera Speedway and Caraway Speedway, moves to Concord Motorsports Park and Southern National Raceway Park the next night with rFactor. The North Carolina Swing then finishes off  at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, November 25 where the winner of challenging “Hickory Hustle 75″ rFactor finale’ will be crowned North Carolina Swing Champion.

Possible Twist to Swing

Certainly, one of the more interesting possibilities this year, is the fact that several newcomers may dictate the outcome of which drivers get invited to The Hickory Hustle. Because the first two shows on night one of the North Carolina Swing are part of the 14 race SUPRS NASCAR HeatFinder.net Open Show Challenge, the added twist of having drivers that excel at this particular sim racing platform will keep the driver going for the Gold Crest Wing Championship on their toes.

Big Bonus Points Available

With 15 SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Championship bonus points on the line to the driver that can pull off this challenging feat, the SUPRS Stars are sure to be out in full force trying to get into the invitation only Hickory Hustle.

The Hickory Hustle takes the top eight in points after the first four races and pits them against each other with a random start and within the tight confines of Hickory Motor Speedway. It’s just one more reason the North Carolina Swing crown is one of the hardest and most sought after for all the SUPRS drivers.

Warren Going for Second in a Row

Last year, Rob Warren become just the second driver in SUPRS history to win the North Carolina Swing more than once. This year he could become the second driver to win the North Carolina Swing back to back.  If he does so he joins Myles Maxon, who tops the list of North Carolina Swing champions at three, and who was the first to claim the crown back to back in 2009-2010.

Former NC Swing Champs Expected to Compete

Of the current crop of SUPRS racers, the aforementioned reigning SUPRS Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Champion Rob Warren, 2013-14 North Carolina Swing Champion Bob Gangwer, and 2012-13 NC Swing Champ Carl “Bonzai” Becker, along with 2016-17 winner Steve Callahan are all expected to compete again this year.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the SUPRS North Carolina Swing History

Fans Can Follow the Festivities

Fans can follow the fun and excitement of the 15th Annual North Carolina Swing all three nights. The  SUPRS LIVE! Timing and Scoring page keeps fans abreast of the action showing live streaming video, instantaneous position changes, lap times, penalties, race status and track telemetry.

The SUPRS LIVE! scrolling ticker allows fans to browse SUPRS.net while they keep their eye on the racing action. And if they can’t make it to SUPRS.net for the live action, they can always catch up with the SUPRS On-Demand replays embedded right in the SUPRS LIVE! page video players.

Be Social with SUPRS

Supermodified racing fans and sim racers alike can learn more about the original online supermodified sim racing sanction when they visit www.SUPRS.net.

The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series is very active on social media where fans can  “Like” SUPRS on Facebook, Circle SUPRS on Google+, Follow @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, See SUPRS on Instagram,  and View over 370 real supermodified racing videos on  SUPRS  YouTube.

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 SUPRS North Carolina Swing History-

  • 2005 North Carolina Swing Champion: JP Curry-PA
  • 2006 North Carolina Swing Champion: Sean O’Kane-NY
  • 2007 North Carolina Swing Champion: Mike Jackson-NY
  • 2008 North Carolina Swing Champion: Gary Waldron-MI
  • 2009 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2009-10 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2010-11 North Carolina Swing Champion: Ray Sand, Jr.-NY
  • 2011-12 North Carolina Swing Champion: Chris Meyers-OH
  • 2012-13 North Carolina Swing Champion: Carl Becker-MI
  • 2013-14 North Carolina Swing Champion: Bob Gangwer-IN
  • 2014-15 North Carolina Swing Champion: Myles Maxon-NY
  • 2015-16 North Carolina Swing Champion: Rob Warren-NY
  • 2016-17 North Carolina Swing Champion: Steve Callahan-OH
  • 2017-18 North Carolina Swing Champion: Rob Warren-NY

2018 NORTH CAROLINA SWING SCHEDULE, FORMAT, PROCEDURES

Calamity Claims Leader, Callahan Claims Bluegrass Win at Redball

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October 9, 2018… Looking more like a super hero frantically dodging bullets than the calm steady supermodified sim racer he is, Steve Callahan was in the right place at the right time to avoid being collected in a late race crash that took out leader Rob Warren and came home the winner of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), Bluegrass 50  Tuesday at Redball Raceway. Bob Gangwer came home in second and Kyle Clark… Keep Reading

SUPRS Bluegrass 50 Marks Return to Redball Raceway

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Bluegrass 50 is First Race Back at Redball Raceway for SUPRS Since 2016

October 5, 2018…The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), return to Redball Raceway on October 9, 2018 for the Bluegrass 50 marks the first time since 2016 that the sim racing sanction has raced at this high-banked, very fast, and very abrasive 5/8ths mile located in Coyote Junction, KY.

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The sounds of supermodified racing invade the Bluegrass state on October 9 at Redball Raceway.

Abrasive Surface Leads to Concerns About Tire Wear

The highly abrasive track surface, coupled with the sustained high-speed, full fuel loads, and raised suspensions due to bumps, has several drivers concerned about their tires lasting in the 50 lap feature. The last time the supermodified sim racing sanction raced at Redball, Keith Powell of  Carrollton, OH was the winner after a nerve-wracking race and he’s one of those drivers.

“I gave up worrying about the tire so to speak,” said Powell recently after a test session. “No matter what I’ve done, they’re shot.” He added that he is hoping for a caution to help keep the tires cool, then asked, “Does anyone think we are going to go without one, (a caution), here?”

Cautions Could Factor in Again

Powell, who won the season opener at LaPorte Speedway last week, probably isn’t that far off in his assumption of the race having cautions. The 2016 Black Kat Klassic had a total of seven cautions and the drivers ran under pace speed for 30 extra laps, with seven of the 12 drivers competing that night involved in a spin or crash in some way.

At the end of the night only the top four drivers remained on the lead lap in the 25:33 minute race won by Powell. Rob Warren and Bob Gangwer were able to come home in second and third.

Don’t Miss This Race

Circle October 9, 2018 on your calendar and get ready to be thrilled by sub 11 second laps on the fast 5/8ths of Redball Raceway. The drivers take to the track at 8:00pm for Hot Laps and then take part in the mandatory Drivers Meeting at 8:30pm. Racing starts at 9:05pm with the Fast Car Dash followed by two 10 lap Heat Races.

Fans can enjoy the rFactor feature of SUPRS 15th Anniversary Season via SUPRS LIVE! at 9pm est. Scoring, timing, track telemetry and multiple camera views puts you right in the action for all the night’s events.

Get Social with SUPRS

Supermodified racing fans and online sim racers alike can learn more about the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series by visiting www.SUPRS.net, “Liking” SUPRS on Facebook, Circling SUPRS on Google+, Following @SUPRSOnline on Twitter, and Viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube.

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SUPRS 15th Supermodified Sim Racing Season Has Variety Over 46 Races

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SUPRS 15th Anniversary Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Season Will Use NASCAR Heat, rFactor for 46 Race Schedule Goshen, IN – September 18, 2018… The Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), embarks on its 15th Anniversary season and has officially released its 2018-19 Gold Crest Wing Supermodified Schedule featuring a wide variety in sim racing platforms and track styles. The season schedule begins in October and has 46 races in 18 states and Canada over the course… Keep Reading

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