Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing Starts at Star

Fremont, NH – February 24, 2024..The 2024 SUPRS Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing, presented by Icings on Top, starts at the iconic Star Speedway on February 27, 2024 with the 14^th Annual All-Star Classic 200. This electrifying event promises to deliver high-octane thrills as the best virtual supermodified racers battle it out on the digital version of the 1/4 mile asphalt track.

The race is modeled after the real Star Classic held annually at the quarter-mile paved oval track built by Charlie Elliot and now promoted by Bobby Webber, Jr.  The popular supermodified race features the International Supermodified Association and has been a mainstay of the real supermodified “Triple Crown” that also includes the Oswego Speedway International Classic 200, and the Sandusky Speedway Supermodified Nationals 100.

Supermodified Sim Racing Triple Crown Race

The SUPRS Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing consists of three races run in the same year over the course of the wing and non-wing supermodified seasons and is a testament to the skill, endurance and sheer determination of the competitors.

Race one of the year is the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200, (wing) at Star Speedway, race two the SUPRS Summit Classic 125, (wing) at Madera Speedway, and race three the SUPRS Topless! 200, (non-wing) at Oswego Speedway.

The following drivers have succeeded in claiming a “Perfect Triple Crown” by winning all three in the same year.

• Ray Sand, Jr.: 2011
• Rob Warren: 2017
• Brad Keysor: 2021, 2023
• Dave Ohh: 2022

Many consider winning just one of these events a noteworthy accomplishment, but taking the checkered flag in all three is a true mark of a great supermodified sim racer.

Triple Crown Sponsored by Icings on Top

We’re proud to have Icings on Top as our presenting sponsor of the Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing. Owner Cyndi Powell enjoys creating specialty cakes for all occasions and has been a staunch supporter of SUPRS for many years. “I specialize in unique cakes,” Cyndi said. “You dream it I can create it.”

Cyndi and Icings on Top are the presenting sponsors of the SUPRS Triple Crown of Supermodified Sim Racing as well as the title sponsor of the Icings on Top Rookie of the Year Award. Their commitment to the sim racing community and support of SUPRS helps make this event possible.

Three Former Winners Expected

Three former winners of the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 have indicated they will be ready to roll on February 27. Two are two-time All-Star Classic 200 winners and have dominated Victory Lane at Star since 2020, and one is looking for his first win since 2012.

Defending winner Brad Keysor is one of only four drivers to have won the Triple Crown and last year became just the fifth driver to win the All-Star Classic 200 more than once. Keysor led 195 laps and lapped the field en route to his second win which propelled him to the 2023 Triple Crown. Had it not been for a for a spin in 2019, Keysor may well have been tied with Ray Sand, Jr. as the driver with most career All-Star Classic 200 wins at three. If Keysor can pull off the win this year, he’ll be just the third driver to go back-to-back as an All-Star Classic 200 winner.

Alternating wins with Keysor’s in 2021 and 2023 is Dave Ohh. The speed master from CT led all 200 laps and lapped the field for a total smack-down of his rivals for his first win in the All-Star Classic 200 back in 2020. He came back in 2022 to lead 187 of the 198 green flag laps on the way to his second win at Star. Ohh’s ability to handle a loose race car under the most demanding circumstances, as well as an uncanny eye for maneuvering through the tight confines of lapped traffic, are coupled with his stated preference for longer races making him “SpeedyMan” a triple threat to become a three-time All-Star Classic 200 winner.

Keith Powell of Crestline, OH, the 2012 SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 winner, hopes to take the top spot on the podium after a long string of second and third place finishes. In fact, Powell, who is sponsored by Icings on Top, has never finished out of the top five since 2017. He missed a string of 200s from 2013-16, but his methodically slow pace early in the race, and his ability to play the long game puts him as one of the favorites to win.

SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 Details

Just 12 drivers make the show, and that alone makes it something special. Add in the facts that the racing is contested within the confines of Star Speedway’s quarter-mile, there’s heavy traffic almost from the drop of the green, the track tends to get slick as the race wears on, and drivers become fatigued turning 10 second laps, you can bet that this is one of the toughest races on the SUPRS schedule and in all supermodified sim racing.

Practice for the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 begins at 7:30pm. The Drivers Meeting takes place in TeamSpeak  following practice. Time Trials start at 8:00pm where the Elite 8 get locked into the feature.

A blind draw for the Elite 8 takes place prior to the running of the 20 lap B-Main at 8:15pm to set the rest of the 12 car starting field. The Green flag for the 14^th Annual SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 drops after pre-race festivities and driver introduction at about 8:45pm.

Experience the Excitement

Prepare for an immersive sim racing extravaganza with the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200! As part of the SUPRS LIVE! experience, you’re invited to join us at the edge of your seat, witnessing every pulse-pounding moment. On February 27, at 8:30 pm ET, set your sights on the virtual Star Speedway, where the synergy of speed and strategy comes to life.

Engage with the action in real-time as you track your favorite SUPRS heroes, armed with live stats, timing, scoring, and track telemetry. With live streaming video, you’re transported directly into the heart of the race. Dive into different camera angles for an up-close view of the intensity on the track, all while the main video screen ensures you won’t miss a beat of the high-speed drama.

Amplify your experience even further by joining our community on Discord. Connect and cheer alongside fellow SUPRS enthusiasts in a space where camaraderie meets competition. Remember, whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the sim racing world, the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 is your ticket to the ultimate in virtual motorsport excitement.

RACE NIGHT TIMES – TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, February 27 , 2024

(ALL TIMES EASTERN)

• Draw for Hot Lap Group and Time Trial Order: 7:20pm
• Official Practice (Group 1 no more than 12 cars-Open Pit): 7:30-7:39pm
• Official Practice (Group 2 no more than 12 cars-Open Pit): 7:40-7:49pm
• Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting: 7:50pm
• Time Trials (Single Car sent by Race Director): 8:00pm
• B-Main Drivers to Cars: 8:14pm
• 25 Lap (or 10 minutes) B-Main (if needed): 8:15pm
• Elite 8 Redraw: 8:25pm
• Final Full Fuel Load Warmup (All Skate-Open Pit-adjusted accordingly if no Consi or B-Main): 8:27pm

BREAK

• SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Window: 8:30pm-10:00pm
• Pre-Race Festivities, National Anthem, Driver Intros: 8:30-8:40pm
• Drivers to Cars: 8:42pm
• Green Flag 14^th Annual SUPRS All-Star Classic 200:  8:45pm
• SUPRS LIVE! Broadcast Post-Race & Close: 9:55pm
• All Servers Closed: 10:00pm

Race Contest History and Statistics

Delve into the rich history and impressive statistics of the SUPRS All-Star Classic 200:

• Current All-Time Track Record at All-Star Speedway-Epping, NH: Keith Powell with 9.465 sec, set on March 3, 2011 (NASCAR Heat-wing supermodified).

• Current rFactor Track Record at Star Speedway-Epping, NH: Brad Keysor with 10.529 sec, set on February 28, 2024.

• Defending Race Winner: Brad Keysor with a Time of Race: 37:26.877.

SUPRS All-Star Classic 200 History:

• 2011: Ray Sand, Jr. (NASCAR Heat, Leads 199 laps, Michael Barnes competes).

• 2012: Keith Powell (NASCAR Heat, Most entries for NASCAR Heat-13).

• 2013: Ray Sand, Jr. (NASCAR Heat-First 2-time winner).

• 2014: Ray Sand, Jr. (NASCAR Heat-Leads 199 laps, first 3-time winner, fastest race-33:30.60).

• 2015: Steve Callahan (NASCAR Heat-Leads all 200 laps, closest finish in history-1 second between P1-P4).

• 2016: Steve Callahan (NASCAR Heat-Leads all 200 laps).

• 2017: Rob Warren (rFactor, Most leaders-3).

• 2018: Derrick Backus (rFactor-Leads all 200 laps, most cautions-7).

• 2019: Rob Warren (rFactor, 122 green flag laps).

• 2020: Dave Ohh (rFactor, Leads all 200 laps, laps entire field, 145 green flag laps).

• 2021: Brad Keysor (rFactor, Leads 188 laps, second closest finish, 5 cautions for 28 laps, most entries-15).

• 2022: Dave Ohh (rFactor, fourth multi-time winner, Leads 198 laps, 187 green flag laps).

• 2023: Brad Keysor (rFactor, fifth multi-time winner, Leads 195 laps, fastest race with rFactor, 12 entries).

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