Bryan Campbell etches his name onto the OG $50K winner’s list

Bryan Campbell made his first win a big one, etching his name onto the OG $50K winner’s list at the 33rd annual World Super Pro Challenge at Mid Michigan Motorplex.

Photos provided by Chris Simmons Photography

STANTON, MI – Mid Michigan Motorplex roared to life this past weekend with the UltraTech Race Fab World Super Pro Challenge. In its 33rd year, this event remains the longest-standing big money bracket race, featuring the original $50 grander. This year’s competition included two $10,000 races, one $50,000 race, and a $5,000 race to cap off the event on Sunday. Due to the weather forecast, the $50 grander was ran on Friday, and Friday’s $10K and Sunday’s $5K were combined to a $15,000-to-win on Sunday.

Over 330 entries were recorded in Friday’s first round, with racers traveling from across the United States and Canada. In addition, No Box racers were invited to compete in the No Box 32-Car limited field each day. 

This year’s event lived up to its hype, especially to one racer who made his first ever big money win a historical one.

See full results below!

Thursday $10K

Thursday’s $10K saw Jared Ledford in the winner’s circle over Kyle Kidder in the final round. Ledford had the starting line advantage, .008 to .030, and ran .001 under his 6.18 dial-in to claim the trophy.

No Box 32

In the first No Box 32 final round of the event, Jason Hicks claimed the win over Brett Williamson.

Friday $50K

Bryan Campbell drove his way through a tough field to pick up the Friday $50K win over Steve Vandersloot in the final round. Campbell laid down a .017 total package to lock out Vandersloot.

AJ Ashe was the lone semi-finalist.

No Box 32

Jeff Alexander earned the win in Friday’s No Box 32 field.

Sunday $15K

Sunday’s competition featured a combined $15,000-to-win race to cap off the exciting weekend. Doug Heinisch and Talon Farmer squared off for the final lap of the weekend, with Heinisch coming out on top. Farmer turned it red at the hit, while Heinisch was .013 and ran a 5.508 on his 5.50 dial-in.

No Box 32

Brett Williamson took home the final No Box win of the weekend over Tyler McCurry in the final round.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists from the 33rd Annual World Super Pro Challenge at Mid Michigan Motorplex.

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