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.
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.
SUPRS Social
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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