Sean Grosman to Chase Super Late Model Championship in 2018

Story By: ASHLEY MCCUBBIN / SMG MOTORSPORTS – GOLDEN BEACH, FL – Coming off his most successful season in Super Late Model competition to date, Sean Grosman will be one of the drivers vying for the inaugural Ontario Super Late Models Series Championship.

“I think it’s time to realistically think about a championship,” Grosman said. “We have a third, a second, and multiple wins. Now with this new car, we feel anything that may have been missing is gone, and we need to focus on steady, consistent runs and try to win it.”

The veteran has proven his ability behind the wheel, scoring multiple Limited Late Model feature victories at Sunset Speedway, before moving up to Super Late Model competition. In his rookie campaign on the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Model tour, he placed third in points en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award. He would then go on to score a runner-up last year in Sunset Speedway’s Fast Eddie Super Late Model Series with a pair of victories. Before that, Grosman scored multiple Limited Late Model feature victories in competition at Sunset.

For Grosman, his success last year was a big boost in confidence, knowing that he could compete with the best of the best. Ultimately, it became the driving force in making sure the right decisions are being made ahead of 2018 to put SMG Motorsports in the best position possible for success.

Grosman will be piloting a brand new Super Late Model, built by Senneker Performance. It will mark the first outlaw out of Senneker in Michigan run on a full-time basis in Ontario.

Terry Senneker’s reputation for success has been made clear over the past several years, dominating outlaw competition across the United States. Last year, Tyler Roahrig piloted one of Senneker’s chassis to a dominating victory at Jukasa Motor Speedway on their opening weekend.

The partnership will see Senneker provide technical support and expertise, working alongside the SMG Motorsports crew, which will include Ryan Kimball, Graham Annis, Graham Flett, Bill Kimball, Nathan Wrightly, and Dale Lyons. The car will be maintained, though, by the SMG Motorsports at Ryan Kimball’s race shop. Graham Annis will be the crew chief this year, with Kimball overlooking the entire operation.

SMG Motorsports is proud to be sponsored by Landing Strip Gentleman’s Club, For Your Eyes Only Gentleman’s Club, Flagship Properties, Rylex Glass and Mirror, AP Racing Engines, Cochrane Automotive, and Senneker Performance.

SMG Motorsports Partners with Fury for APC Championship Run

In a combination of building on the success already experienced, along with a new partnership, SMG Motorsports is putting all their ducks in a row for a run at the APC Auto Parts United Late Models of Ontario Series Championship.

The Sean Grosman-owned team will compete in the series full-time in 2018, with Ryan Kimball behind the wheel of a brand new Pro Late Model. Kimball will not only be chasing the year-end title but also the 2018 APC Series Rookie of the Year Award.

“People who know me know Ryan, and I have a long-time friendship, and I have huge respect for him on a personal level and professional level,” Grosman said. “He has filled in for me at times and always performed well. I feel his talent at that level needs to be showcased, as I feel he is one of the best drivers around. We are excited to join that series, and we feel APC is a great platform for us to showcase our team and Fury Racecars.”

Kimball has proven his ability behind the wheel over the past several years, winning feature events across the province at Sunset Speedway, Peterborough Speedway, and Kawartha Speedway, along with championships at both Peterborough and Mosport Raceway. Most recently, the veteran won the Peterborough Late Model Championship in 2014.

This past year, Kimball toured the province running various events. He scored a pair of wins at Sunset Speedway, before a podium finish at Peterborough’s Autumn Colours Classic.

“Words cannot express how thankful I am to be a part of the team, and be able to drive for Sean Grosman,” Kimball said. “He supplies us with the best in the business, and is a great friend.”

The new car will be built out of Fury Racecars, through a new partnership between the chassis builder and team.

Located in North Carolina, Fury Racecars has quickly built a reputation for producing top-notch racecars, whether Pro Late Model, Super Late Model or Modified competition. Led by Jeff Fultz and Tony Eury Jr., the team has won significant events across the United States, including the 2016 Snowball Derby with Christian Eckes.

The partnership will see Fury Racecars provide technical support and expertise, working alongside the SMG Motorsports crew, which will include Graham Annis, Graham Flett, Bill Kimball, Nathan Wrightly, and Dale Lyons. The car will be maintained, though, by the SMG Motorsports at Ryan Kimball’s race shop, with Graham Annis leading the way as the crew chief.

There is excitement for both SMG Motorsports and Fury Racecars in being able to come together. For SMG Motorsports, it’s about contending for race wins, the rookie of the year award, and an APC championship. For Fury Racecars, it’s an opportunity to showcase their equipment north of the border in hopes of creating future business.

“The competition is the best in Ontario,” Kimball said of the APC Series. “There is no better class with this much talent out there right now. When you beat these guys, it’s beating the best, like Brandon Watson and Matt Pritiko.”