 The global auto insurer, known for specialty auto applications, deepens their fast-growing support of grassroots auto racing.Los Angeles, CA — Speed Ventures is excited to announce Hagerty Group LLC as the latest sponsor for the 2020 season of DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup. Hagerty offers a full suite of insurance options from street cars to vintage race cars, on and off the track plus trailers and equipment.
DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is setting a new standard for low-cost, competitive amateur racing with a focus on communication among competitors. More experienced racers coach new drivers raising the level of competition across the board. “Hagerty has fully committed to the road racing community, demonstrated by the coverage options that drivers want and need. Their 2020 sponsorship of DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is a meaningful relationship to grassroots motorsports and we are excited to have them on board.” - Aaron Bitterman, CEO of Speed Ventures, Director SuperSpec Cup “We recently learned about the newly rebranded series and it was a quick decision to sign on as a sponsor. It is a great group of drivers dedicated to improvement and advancing the sport, and so is a perfect fit for Hagerty.” - Logan Calkins, Hagerty Motorsports Manager The 2020 race season kicked off January 25-26 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and continues with 8 rounds in Southern and Northern California. About DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is one of the most affordable wheel-to-wheel production car racing series in the US. No pro engines or 1000-page rule set—just close, low-cost racing with a focus on driver development and fun. A front-running car can be built for under $10k, runs on pump gas, and wears affordable tires that last several weekends. DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is managed and exclusively hosted by Speed Ventures. www.superspecracing.com About Hagerty Group, LLC Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle brand dedicated to the love and protection of driving, and the world's largest provider of specialty insurance to vintage vehicle enthusiasts. Hagerty is home to:
www.hagerty.com/insurance/motorsports-insurance  The San Diego-based driving simulation specialists attach their name to the California-based wheel-to-wheel racing series. Los Angeles, CA — Speed Ventures is excited to announce the “DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup” for 2020. DriveSkills is creating the most exciting driving simulators on the market today, making for a natural partnership with California’s most exciting grassroots racing series.
Speed Ventures’ wheel-to-wheel series is setting the bar for low-cost, competitive amateur racing with a focus on driver development. Communication among competitors is encouraged, and seasoned racers go out of their way to coach new drivers. This philosophy is a perfect fit with DriveSkills, a company dedicated to creating the most realistic simulators available allowing drivers to continue to hone their craft when they can’t be at the race track. “We’re excited to partner with DriveSkills for 2020. The SuperSpec series is all about becoming better drivers by sharing knowledge at the track. DriveSkills’ simulators give drivers incredible opportunities to learn new tracks, develop race craft, and have a ton of fun doing it. It’s a perfect fit.” - Aaron Bitterman, CEO of Speed Ventures, Director SuperSpec Cup “Our partnership with Speed Ventures will allow us to demonstrate, through the SuperSpec community, the incredible advances in human-centered simulation technology and the benefits derived from virtual reality. It is a perfect match.” - Enrique Mar, Jr., CEO of DriveSkills, LLC The series assumes the name DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup effective immediately. The 2020 season kicks off January 25-26 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. About DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is one of the most affordable wheel-to-wheel production car racing series in the US. No pro engines or 1000-page rule set—just close, low-cost racing with a focus on driver development and fun. A front-running car can be built for under $10k, runs on pump gas, and wears affordable tires that last several weekends. DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is managed and exclusively hosted by Speed Ventures. www.superspecracing.com About DriveSkills Utilizing aerospace derived technology, the DriveSkills team has collaborated with research scientists and industry experts to develop high fidelity, “bespoke” virtual simulators. DriveSkills simulators are built applying processes similar to those used by major motorsport teams. In addition to built-to-own simulation systems, DriveSkills also offers promotional branding and event support. www.driveskills.com  The SoCal-based communication specialists broaden their already robust support of grassroots auto racing.Los Angeles, CA — Speed Ventures is excited to announce Sampson Racing Radios and Communications as the latest sponsor for the 2020 season of DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup. Sampson is the number one distributor of auto racing communications systems in the US and the official communications provider for pro and semi-pro racing series across the country. DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is setting a new standard for low-cost, competitive amateur racing with a focus on communication among competitors. More experienced racers coach new drivers raising the level of competition across the board. This focus on communication is a perfect fit with Sampson, a company dedicated to keeping racers and their crew in touch when it matters. “Sampson Racing Radios and Communications is such a strong supporter of grassroots racing; we’re thrilled to have them on board. Their 2020 sponsorship of DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup shows how committed they are to racers at all levels.” - Aaron Bitterman, CEO of Speed Ventures, Director SuperSpec Cup “As a former Miata racer myself, I am really excited to be part of the 2020 DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup Series! It is fantastic to have the opportunity to support the drivers, crews and families with cost effective quality racing communications. Plus, they are just a ton of fun to race!” - Shawn Sampson, President of Sampson Racing Radios & Communications The 2020 race season kicked off January 25-26 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and continues with Round 2 at Willow Springs Int’l Raceway February 22-23. About DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is one of the most affordable wheel-to-wheel production car racing series in the US. No pro engines or 1000-page rule set—just close, low-cost racing with a focus on driver development and fun. A front-running car can be built for under $10k, runs on pump gas, and wears affordable tires that last several weekends. DriveSkills SuperSpec Cup is managed and exclusively hosted by Speed Ventures. www.superspecracing.com About Sampson Racing Radios & Communications Sampson Racing Radios and Communication (SRC) is the #1 distributor of auto racing communications systems in the US. SRC offers professional racing products, Motorola radios, great pricing, and customer service. SRC is a Motorola Racing Radio dealer which is family owned and operated carrying a massive inventory of racing communication and accessories, as well as extensive knowledge to create systems tailored to racers’ needs. www.sampsonracing.com  The Hankook Ventus RS4 will be the spec tire for the California-based wheel-to-wheel racing series.Los Angeles, CA — Speed Ventures, Inc. is pleased to announce that Hankook Motorsports will be the official tire sponsor of SuperSpec Cup for 2020, with Hankook providing the spec tire for the series: the Hankook Ventus RS4 (size 225/45/15).
With the move, SuperSpec Cup (previously Supermiata) continues to sharpen the formula for low-cost, competitive amateur racing, and Hankook broadens its support for grassroots motorsports. “We’re very excited to have Hankook on board in 2020. The low cost, long lifecycle, and proven performance of the RS4 fits perfectly with our goal of keeping expenses down—and competition up—for our drivers.” - Aaron Bitterman, CEO of Speed Ventures, Director SuperSpec Cup The Speed Ventures team will work with Hankook Motorsports CEO Danny van Dongen to provide fresh rubber to SuperSpec Cup competitors at a special competition price. The tire was selected from among several tire options based on lifecycle cost, durability, and speed. “Affordable, long-lasting tires is perhaps the single most important way we can keep costs down for SuperSpec drivers,” Bitterman explains. “We’re happy Danny and Hankook share our vision, and we’re all looking forward to a great race season in 2020.” The first round of SuperSpec Cup 2020 competition is January 25-26 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. About SuperSpec Cup SuperSpec Cup is one of the most affordable wheel-to-wheel production car racing series in the US. No pro engines or 1000-page rule set—just close, low-cost racing with a focus on driver development and fun. A front-running car can be built for under $10k, runs on pump gas, and wears affordable tires that last several weekends. SuperSpec Cup is exclusively hosted by Speed Ventures, Inc. www.superspecracing.com About Hankook Motorsports As the official distributor of Hankook Competition Tires North America, Hankook Motorsports provides tires for racers across the country. Hankook Motorsports also provides trackside fitting service, expert engineering support, and first class customer service. Hankook Motorsports engineers all have multiple years of field experience to help racers find the best way to prepare their car for Hankook tires. www.hankookmotorsports.com  Congratulations to Jeff Ringer—2019 Maxxis Supermiata Cup ChampionThe 2019 race season wrapped up last weekend at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. All three championship positions were technically up for grabs with one weekend of racing to go. However, with a win in R1 Jeff Ringer put a bow on the season's top honors. Ringer won an incredible 17 of 32 supersprints over the course of the season, including a four-race sweep of Round 2 at Buttonwillow back in March (plus qualifying on pole). Competition with Dennis Uebersetzig was tight all year long, with Uebersetzig often lamenting that he set fast lap in the race while still losing to Ringer. Congrats to Dennis for taking second place overall, and to Pete Feldman for taking the final podium spot. The series' Most Improved Racer is Pete Feldman. And Rookie of the Year is Ritchie Wimmer. Thanks to all racers for their hard work and dedication to the series. Time to look forward to continuing the incredible spirit of Supermiata in the inaugural season of SuperSpec Cup!  SuperMiata Race Series Under New Management, Becomes SuperSpec Cup, Sets Goal to Double Participation By Partnering With Shops & New BrandsSuccessful regional wheel-to-wheel series now under Speed Ventures umbrella to be powered by consortium of race shops. “The successful formula pioneered by SuperMiata and 949 Racing will remain largely unchanged. However, under Speed Ventures management we expect to broaden the series’ reach by opening the doors to all shops and vendors and maintaining an open dialogue with these influencers to drive more participation. Our supersprint format, standing starts featuring actual burnouts, and most of the innovative ideas that built SPM’s success will continue to attract competitors and speed us towards everyone’s goal, which is more cars in the field.” --Aaron Bitterman, CEO Speed Ventures, Inc. Los Angeles, November 20, 2019 — Grassroots racing series SuperMiata (SPM) will get a new name and new management for the 2020 season. It becomes SuperSpec Cup (“SuperSpec”) and is now operated by Speed Ventures, the open track, racing school, and race competition promoter and sanctioning body which has hosted SPM since its debut in 2013. SuperMiata, a Miata parts development and sales operation owned by 949 Racing, founded its namesake series as a more competitive, more cost-effective, more community-oriented alternative to traditional club racing. This successful formula will continue in the 2020 season with a neutral sanctioning body now overseeing the series. This shift will make SuperSpec Cup even more attractive to race shops, performance brands, and racers. Series organizers have been soliciting feedback from shop owners and drivers alike to grow the series for 2020 and beyond. Less than five years after its inception, SuperMiata fields have regularly reached 15 or more cars. SuperSpec Cup organizers aim to double that number over the next 24 months. SuperSpec Cup will maintain the structure of SuperMiata’s popular S2 class, a spec class based on the 1st and 2nd generation Mazda Miata. Instead of a long and complicated rule set, the class is chiefly governed by a power cap which can easily be achieved with a standard motor and affordable bolt-on modifications. Cost containment was a guiding factor in SuperMiata’s development and will continue to be so in SuperSpec Cup. SuperSpec will run eight rounds of competition in 2020 beginning at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on January 25-26. Subsequent rounds take place at Willow Springs International Raceway, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Auto Club Speedway, and Sonoma Raceway. More information, including a full schedule and guidance on how to get started in SuperSpec Cup, is available at the new website: www.superspecracing.com About Speed Ventures, Inc.
Founded in 2001, Speed Ventures has become one of the largest road racing organizations in the U.S., introducing thousands of drivers to performance driving at events held year-round on the best tracks in California, Nevada, and beyond. Speed Ventures organizes its On Track Performance Driving School, open test and tune days, racing schools, time trial competitions, and wheel-to-wheel racing. Speed Ventures also hosts corporate and media events and sanctions races for several successful competition series. Contact: Adam Gershon (323) 973-7744 www.speedventures.com [email protected] |
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