{"id":58347,"date":"2024-01-08T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T23:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprs.net\/site\/?p=58347"},"modified":"2024-02-17T11:50:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T16:50:13","slug":"two-nights-and-150-laps-of-sim-racing-to-honor-gibson-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suprs.net\/site\/two-nights-and-150-laps-of-sim-racing-to-honor-gibson-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Nights And 150 Laps Of Sim Racing To Honor Gibson Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January 7, 2024 -Goshen, IN…<\/strong><\/em>The drivers and fans of the Supermodified Ultimate Pavement Racing Series, (SUPRS), are geared up for two nights and 150 laps of supermodified sim racing that honors the Gibson family on January 9 and 10, 2024 at \u201cThe North Coast Home of the Supermodifieds\u201d \u2013 Sandusky Speedway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two nights and 150 laps of supermodified sim racing at Sandusky Speedway will honor the Gibson family when the stars of SUPRS hit the track January 9, 10, 2024. (Poster by BreezeGraphics.com<\/a>)<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gibson Fast 50 Gets the Ball Rolling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The big two night event gets rolling with the Gibson Fast 50<\/strong>, a race to honor members of a family of racers that have given much to the real supermodified division. Todd, Brenda, Jeff, and Terry have all passed on, but Gene Lee, Larry, Deb and third generation racer Zack continue to be respected members of the supermodified community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This race is a quick warm-up to the following night\u2019s Terry Gibson Memorial 100<\/strong>, the winner of which\u00a0 becomes a guaranteed starter for the season ending 2023 Summit Classic 125.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terry Gibson Memorial on Wednesday<\/h3>\n\n\n
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SUPRS honors the memory of supermodified racer Terry Gibson with the 16th<\/sup> Annual Terry Gibson Memorial 100<\/strong> at Sandusky Speedway. Terry lost his life during a heat race while competing with the Midwest Supermodified Association at Toledo Speedway<\/a> on July 18, 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terry did more with less, and always did things his way, all while being part of the iconic first family of supermodified racing, the Gibsons of Richwood, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything gets underway with practice at 8:00 pm, followed by the driver\u2019s meeting at 8:10 pm. After that drivers take to the track for time trials at 8:20 pm with racing slated to begin with heats at 8:30 pm. The green flag drops on the main event at 9:00 pm after driver introductions and pre-race festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Night Sweep Has Happened Eight Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of late, nobody has been able to stop Dave Ohh at Sandusky, winning both the 100, and 50 lappers four of the last five years.  In total that accomplishment of sweeping both nights has happened eight different times with four different drivers including Ohh.Ray Sand, Jr. was the first to do it in 2013, then again in 2015. Then Rob Warren jumped on the sweeper in 2017. Steve Callahan is the only driver that has been able to break up the Dave Ohh party as the Ohio driver cleaned up both nights in 2020.<\/p>\n

If Ohh’s incredible Sandusky streak continues in 2024, he will break Ray Sand, Jr.’s 50 lap and 100 lap win totals of four for each race, and will tie Sand, Jr. with the most 100 lap wins in a row at four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday Race Part of Ohio State 500 Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 100 lap NASCAR Heat race on Wednesday at Sandusky is also part of SUPRS season long \u201cOhio State 500 Series\u201d consisting of five 100 lap races across the Buckeye state. Zach Sears won<\/a> the first of the series at New Bremen Speedway in October and holds a slim five point lead over defending Ohio State 500 Series Champion, Dave Ohh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Live Supermodified Sim Racing from Sandusky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the Gibson Fast 50, as well as the 16th<\/sup> Annual Terry Gibson Memorial, and learn more about the iconic first family of real supermodified racing when you tune in to SUPRS LIVE! It\u2019s our one of a kind, live, sim racing broadcast that features live streaming video, up to the second Time and Scoring, and insightful, fun commentary. It\u2019s the perfect place to watch all the action with friends and family as you cheer on your favorite SUPRS racers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit www.SUPRS.net\/site\/Live<\/a> or watch and chat on SUPRS Twitch Channel at Twitch.tv\/SUPRSOnline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Both races are part of the SUPRS\/HeatFinder.net<\/a> NASCAR Heat Supermodified Challenge Series and are open to all drivers that have registered at SUPRS.net and downloaded the proper car and track files within 24 hours of race time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUPRS is Social<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Online sim racers, gamers, and supermodified racing fans can all learn more about the original supermodified sim racing sanction by visiting www.SUPRS.net<\/a>, \u201cLiking\u201d SUPRS on Facebook<\/a>, Following @SUPRSOnline<\/a> on Twitter, and Viewing SUPRS videos on YouTube<\/a>. We\u2019re also on Instagram @suprs_online<\/a>, and don\u2019t forget to check out our live streaming video throughout the season via our SUPRS LIVE!<\/a> page and Twitch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n