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TNT Series finale - Ted Barnes wraps up 2008 winning at Cayuga Dragway!
Points championship decided by the smallest of margins
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (October 23, 2008) As seventeen of the best sportsman teams rolled into Cayuga Dragway (Toronto Motorsports Park) on Sunday October 19th, it was a perfect day for the final 2008 event in the highly competitive Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series. The weather for the event, presented by Bieda’s Powersports, was ideal for drag racing – cool and sunny. Density altitude was in the low hundreds all day and everyone in the field was making lots of horsepower. For the second time this season, the Performance Improvements drag racing team – Ted & Bill Barnes of Canfield ON – found themselves in the TNT winner’s circle. But this day, they had a new partner along – Ted’s son, Jackson.
In contention for the championship, Gary Stowell of Macedon NY did everything right by posting a 7.000 to capture the 16 bonus points for ... read more>>
2008 TNT Hot Rod championship to be decided this weekend at TMP!
Tight points battle comes down to one event
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (October 14, 2008) Nine Hot Rod events in 2008 at three different tracks and it all comes down to this! Bieda’s Powersports presents the final and championship-deciding event in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series for 2008 this Sunday Oct 19th at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP). Being the champion in the toughest sportsman series around not only carries bragging rights - the 2008 champion will receive $1000 cash, a custom embroidered leather jacket, a 2009 TNT Series Gold Card and (if qualified) a drum of race fuel. Cash payouts and leather jackets will be awarded to each of the top 5 racers at the yearend awards dinner – to be held on Saturday November 22nd – at Mick & Angelo’s Eatery in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Email lewis@tntsuperseries.com to reserve your seat.
One thing is for certain; TNT competitors will be bringing their best game with them on Sunday... read more>>
Vitez, Young, Kerl – All dynamite in TNT Super Series Triple Header weekend!
Bill Elekes takes over points lead with one event left in 2008
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (October 8, 2008) Some of the closest finishes and competitive packages were found this past weekend as competitors in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series completed a drag racing triathlon of sorts. The ultra-competitive sportsman series centred in the Western New York/Southern Ontario area capped off an incredible weekend at two different race facilities.
The first of three races was Friday Oct 3rd at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster NY. The event, presented by Boniferro Speed & Custom, drew 23 of the toughest Hot Rod racers around - all vying for the lucrative TNT winner’s circle. read more>>
Three TNT Hot Rod races in one weekend – Bonus awards added!
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (September 29, 2008) This weekend, sportsman competitors from across western New York and southern Ontario will converge on two local drag strips. First will be Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) on Friday Oct 3rd. This will be the final event on the American side of the border in the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series schedule. This event has standard payout (the winner is guaranteed at least $500) – qualifying begins at 5pm.
Then they head to Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) on Saturday Oct 4th for two 10.90 races in one day. Qualifying for the first race begins at 11am with eliminations at 12:30. Standard payout applies to Race#1 ($500/win minimum). Qualifying for Race#2 will be immediately following Race#1. The payout for Race#2 has been enhanced to guarantee $1000 to the winner!
Bonus awards just added courtesy of The Trailer Shop:
KING OF THE HILL - The winner from each race will run off...... read more>>
Boniferro Speed & Custom’s Oct 3rd TNT Hot Rod event looks to shake up the points chase!
Final TNT event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park for 2008
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (September 24, 2008) With the 2008 racing season coming to an end, various champions are being crowned in many different types of racing series across the country. None of them are more exciting and create tighter finishes than the Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series. Sportsman competitors in southern Ontario & western New York are working their way towards its lucrative year-end championship. On Friday Oct 3rd, Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster NY will host its fourth TNT Hot Rod event for 2008. Presented by Boniferro Speed & Custom, this “fourth” event on the American side... read more>>
TNT 10.90 Double-Header weekend
- Date changed AGAIN -
TWO 10.90 races now set for Sat Oct 4th at Toronto Motorsports Park
Someone could go home with more than $1500!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 19, 2008) The 2008 racing season in southern Ontario and western New York has been more than a little damp. Actually, it’s been a lot damp. We’ve had rain every weekend but one. Last weekend at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) was no different. The Sep 13-14 running of the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series Double-Header 10.90/8.90 weekend got washed out by Mother Nature and has been postponed.
Originally rescheduled for Sept 27th, the event would have been in direct conflict with IHRA’s division one Bracket Finals. The only other viable option... read more>>
TNT 10.90 Double-Header weekend rescheduled to Sep 27 at TMP
Extremely wet conditions forced cancellation of Sep 13-14 event
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 16, 2008) Mother Nature was not cooperative at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) last weekend and the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series 10.90/8.90 weekend has been postponed. The weekend was to be an action-packed event with THREE 10.90 races and at least ONE Scott Jahren Paint TNT 8.90 event. After torrential rain on Friday night, TMP crews worked hard drying the track all morning Saturday - only to have the skies open up around 2pm and put an end to the day. And with the forecast for Sunday indicating... read more>>
TNT Hot Rod Super Series wraps up early Friday at DTRP
Rain triggers event to be called after round one
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (September 6, 2008) Even with remnants of hurricane Gustav approaching from the southwest, the weather forecast for Lancaster NY on last Friday night looked hopeful. TWENTY-ONE competitors in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series showed up at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) to do battle in the event presented by Rosehill Auction House. The season finale is fast-approaching and none of them wanted to give up the potential points they could earn towards the lucrative yearend awards.
Rosehill Auction presents TNT Super Series this Friday at DTRP!
FORT ERIE, ONTARIO (September 2, 2008) For competitors and fans in the southern Ontario/western New York area who love heads up 10.90 (7.00) sportsman racing, you don’t want to miss this Friday’s event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York. Friday marks the first of four TNT events in only two weeks - so you better bring your game face because racing in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is serious business! The 5th of 9 events in the 2008 schedule, Friday is presented by Rosehill Auction House out of Fort Erie, Ontario.
Making ready for the marathon run of Hot Rod races is Jon Jablonski...
TNT 10.90 Super Series racers create ‘thunder at the beach’ during IHRA Pro Am!
Three of four semi-finalists hone their skills in highly competitive local series
GRAND BEND, ONTARIO (August 29, 2008) IHRA’s first ever Pro Am divisional event in Canada at Grand Bend Motorplex on Aug 23-24 saw the competitors from the Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series taking full advantage. Making it to the semi-final rounds in Hot Rod were THREE regular TNT racers - Fred Gross (Brampton ON), Dave Surmatchewski (Oakland ON) and Wayne Sipos (Binbrook ON). All three are among the 35 drivers currently chasing the TNT points championship…looking for the yearend CASH and leather jackets among other things. read more>>
Marc Caruso wins Ironman & Wally in back-to-back weekends!
Weekend of struggle turns into gold for Caruso
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (August 31, 2008) Some days you’re the windshield and some days you’re the bug. Marc Caruso was wondering which one he was on Friday at the NHRA Cecil County Division 1 event. Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong…and then some. Turned out Marc was neither - he persevered in true Caruso style and took his 588 powered ’70 Chevelle to the winner’s circle - earning an NHRA Wally for his efforts!
Racing for 20 years, Marc currently runs 10.90 events whenever he can up & down the eastern US. This win puts him in the #5 spot... read more>>
TNT Series adds THIRD 10.90 race to Double-Header weekend!
8.90/10.90 event promises record car counts!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 26, 2008) The rain date for the August 10th Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series event has been added to the upcoming Sep 13-14 double-header weekend at Toronto Motorsports Park. The Aug 10th event presented by KC Auto Parts will be run on Saturday Sep 13th and a record car count is expected. read more>>
TNT 10.90/8.90 event Sep 13-14 at TMP to pay $1000/win (and much more) GUARANTEED in BOTH CLASSES!
If you had other plans for Sep 13-14, change them!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 19, 2008) If you were planning on being anywhere but Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) on Sep 13-14, you had better change your plans. The 10.90/8.90 double-header weekend presented by Bieda’s Powersports on Sep 13-14 at TMP just got a whole bunch sweeter. Sure, there is going to be two 10.90 races that weekend. And sure, there is an 8.90 race on Saturday and possibly a second on Sunday. But just listen to what’s been added for the Saturday… read more>>
Jon Jablonski dominates the TNT Hot Rod field at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!
Win moves Jablonski from 11th to 5th in 2008 points standings!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (August 12, 2008) If you looked at the weather forecast, you would have thought staying home on Aug 8th was a good call. With rain all around the racetrack, some of the best racers in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series – TWENTY of them – ventured to Dunn Tire Raceway Park for the 4th of 9 events on the 2008 TNT schedule. At the end of it all, it was Jon Jablonski from West Seneca NY who dominated the field on what turned out to be a terrific night of drag racing presented by The Balancing Act. read more>>
TNT Series racers ready for two events, two tracks, one weekend!
Aug 8 at DTRP and Aug 10 at TMP
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (July 31, 2008) NHRA has its “western swing” - The Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series has “dog days of summer!” Friday August 8th at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) marks the first of five events between now and September 14th. read more>>
Two complete races, one weekend!
Double race weekend to feature both 10.90 & 8.90 classes
FENWICK, ONTARIO (July 15, 2008) Bieda’s Powersports is proud to present – The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) for a double race weekend – Saturday & Sunday, September 13-14. This weekend is the rescheduled running of two Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) events – The Victoria Day Challenge and the KC Auto Parts Family Day Challenge – Which will bring the world’s fastest door slammers of the PMRA together with some of the toughest sportsman competitors on the planet, the TNT 10.90 Super Series... read more>>
Charlie Kenopic wins TNT Super Series Race at St Thomas Dragway!
SPARTA, ONTARIO (July 9, 2008) In a strong field of Hot Rod racers at the July 5th Benson “Show Me The Money” Tour, Charlie Kenopic from Renfrew Ontario qualified in the #2 spot with a 7.003 and then marched through the field to take the win in the fourth event of the 9-round Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series presented by Performance Unlimited... read more >>
TNT Super Series racers ready for double duty at St Thomas Dragway!
LONDON, ONTARIO (June 29, 2008) When the Benson Tour rolls into St Thomas Dragway this weekend (July 4-6), there will be the usual cast of bracket racing contenders. On Saturday night, Performance Unlimited is presenting the popular sportsman program known as the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series. The extremely competitive series will run... read more >>
Field gets STONE-walled during last Sunday’s TNT 10.90 Super Series event at TMP!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 24, 2008) It just goes to show that you shouldn’t always listen to the weather forecast. They were calling for 40% chance of rain last Sunday morning for the Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series race…presented by KC Auto Parts. But that didn’t stop TNT racers from heading to Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) for the 3rd event in the 9 race 2008 schedule. read more>>
TNT Series reschedules Race #2 to Friday Aug 8th at DTRP
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 18, 2008) The afternoon of Friday June 13th at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) had the threat of significant thunderstorms – Yet 21 cars showed up to compete in Race #2 of the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series 2008 points chase. After one round of qualifying, Jamie Stoneman sat atop the field with a perfect 7.000 pass! As the cars headed through the water box for round 2 of qualifying... read more>>
TNT Super Series temperature rises heading into June 13th event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO (June 6, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series competitors are ready for Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) this Friday June 13th. This is the 2nd out of 8 events in the 2008 tour and it coincides with Dunn Tire VIP Night at the track. “A huge turnout is expected in the grandstands for this event,” said Sharon Hughes, Drag Coordinator for DTRP. read more >>
TNT Contingency Program Expands AGAIN!
NEW YORK (June 6, 2008) The number of manufacturers supporting the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series continues to grow. Caruso Racing, a distributor of Amalie Oil will pay $150/win and $75/runnerup for Amalie Oil. This is in addition to the Torco Fuel contingency Caruso already has in place. “Marc has been a long-time supporter of the TNT Series – We’re excited that he has both Torco and Amalie in the contingency program,” said Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director. read more>>
TNT Super Series - Sponsor Spotlight
Joe’s Transmission Service
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (May 27, 2008) Joe’s Transmission Service in Niagara Falls, Ontario has been is the automotive performance business for 24 years. With Joe Boniferro at the helm, their specialty is hi-performance transmissions and differentials. Located on the corner of Arthur St and Stanley Ave for the last 10 years, Joe’s Transmission is not too far from the Rainbow Bridge – real handy for the American customers. read more>>
Tread City Tire -
The Official Tire Supplier of the TNT Super Series!
NORTH TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (May 20, 2008) Tread City Tire (TCT) has partnered with the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series through the 2008 season. Tread City Tire is the official tire supplier of the series. DJ Raiser from TCT is a long time drag racer and a strong supporter of local racing events. read more>>
TNT Super Series & Scott Jahren Paint Present 8.90 Race at Toronto Motorsports Park!
TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (May 13, 2008) When the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series comes to Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) on Sunday September 14th for the seventh stop on the eight race tour, there will be more than just a 10.90 class. Thanks to Scott Jahren Paint, an 8.90 class will be contested. “We’ve always felt that the TNT Series would be more than just 10.90,” said TNT Series Director, Ted Barnes.
Performance Unlimited Supports July 5th TNT Event at St Thomas Dragway!
LONDON, ONTARIO (May 7, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series has partnered with Performance Unlimited for the 4th event in the 2008 TNT season. This will allow the popular sportsman series to continue to guarantee a minimum of $500 to win at every event on the 2008 schedule. The race, part of the Benson Auto Parts Show Me The Money Tour weekend, will be run on the 1/8 mile (7.00 index) and held entirely on Saturday July 5th. read more>>
Ted Barnes Wins 2008 TNT Season Opener at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (April 27, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series opened its 2008 season at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP). The April 27th event presented by Steve’s Electric had perfect weather for drag racing – cool temperatures, slight crosswind and sunny skies – density altitude of around 1000’ all day long. Even this early in the season, the popular sportsman series drew 23 competitors.
The Trailer Shop Supports TNT Super Series in 2008!
JORDAN STATION, ONTARIO (April 17, 2008) With only one week until the first race in the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series, yet another sponsor has come on board for the 2008 season. The Trailer Shop is pleased to support the sportsman series through its contingency program. Here a racer can earn extra cash for each race win or runner-up finish. read more>>
Steve’s Electric to Present TNT Series Season Opener at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!
PHELPS, NEW YORK (APRIL 13, 2008) Steve’s Electric has partnered to present the April 27th season opener of the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series. Owner Steve McCarrick is an IHRA Hot Rod participant himself. “I just want to support the TNT Series,” said Steve. “A lot of work goes into it and it’s nice to be a part of. 2008 looks like a terrific year for the series!” read more>>
Performance Improvements Sponsors GOLD CARD for TNT Super Series Champion!
TORONTO, ONTARIO (APRIL 7, 2008) The folks at Performance Improvements (PI) Speed Shops have enhanced their partnership with the TNT Super Series for the 2008 season. PI will sponsor a yearend gold card. This “gold card” will be presented to the series' overall points champion at the yearend awards ceremony, providing the recipient with free entry to all 2009 TNT Super Series events. “With today's announcement, the #1 spot in the points chase represents a very handsome payday,” noted Bill Barnes, Series Coordinator. “The champion could receive a prize package valued at over $2000.00!”
Dave Turner, PI’s Manager of Retail Operations commented, “The TNT series was extremely popular last year. When we saw the bigger & better program for 2008, we wanted to come up with a unique way to show PI’s support – and we think the gold card does just that.”
Performance Improvements Speed Shops has 7 locations across southern Ontario and 2 in Quebec. In business since 1964 with 2 generations of Canadian ownership, PI is a leader in aftermarket automotive parts & accessories. Their upcoming Midnight Sale on Apr 18th demonstrates their on-going commitment to delivering the best value & advice in the industry to automotive enthusiasts. Visit them online at www.performanceimprovements.com or call 1-877-471-6700 to locate the store in your neighbourhood.
TNT Super Series to Run FOUR Events at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in 2008!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (MARCH 31, 2008) The final dates for the 2008 season have been added to the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series schedule. Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) will host a total of four TNT events in 2008. Sunday April 27 and Friday September 5 have just been added to the schedule. “We’re very excited to have the TNT series return to DTRP for four races in 2008, especially the April 27 event,” commented Sharon Hughes, Drag Coordinator for DTRP. “That is our Ironman Classic and our points season opener. We’ll run all of our weekly classes: TOP, MOD, Street, Bikes/Sleds, and Quick 16. The winner of each of these classes will receive an IHRA Ironman - FIVE of them will be given out that day!" For more info visit www.dunntireracewaypark.com
The TNT series will both begin and end its season at the newly renamed western New York facility. “We’re kicking off our season early this year but it’s in conjunction with DTRP’s Ironman Classic so it’s a great opportunity for TNT racers to double enter, get a jump on the TNT points and maybe go home with some serious hardware!” said Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director. “And having a total of 4 races at DTRP is huge for us. Western New York is a hotbed of Super Street/Hot Rod racers and having half of our events there really rounds out the ‘08 schedule.”
This announcement completes the 2008 TNT Series schedule.
KC Auto Parts to present TNT 10.90 Super Series at Toronto Motorsports Park!
ST CATHARINES, ONTARIO (March 28, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is pleased to announce it has partnered with KC Auto Parts for the three events at Toronto Motorsports Park. This allows a guarantee minimum payout of $500 to the race winner at EACH of the three races.
“Having a sponsor like KC Auto is a great fit for our series. Kasey Janzen is a long time supporter of grass roots racers and that’s what the TNT Series is all about,” said Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director. Kasey himself is a successful drag racer and will be returning to the driver’s seat in his Chevrolet Lumina. A former champion of the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Kasey will run their schedule in 2008.
KC Auto Parts is located on Seapark Drive in St Catharines, Ontario. From street to strip, and show, they have it all. If they don't have it today, they can have it for you by tomorrow. Their ability to track down your specialty item is their area of expertise. Give them a call at (905) 682-4641.
Of course, $500 is the MINIMUM payout for the race winners. The way the TNT payout structure works allows for an even larger payout depending on car count.
Crew Chief Pro 7.0 -Newest Contingency Partner with TNT10.90 Super Series!
MAPLETON, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2008) Common Sense Software is the latest partner to join forces with the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series. Their CREW CHIEF PRO 7.0 drag racing system software will pay contingency at each TNT event in 2008. “This software is built for the sportsman drag racer and so is our series,” commented Ted Barnes, Series Director. “It is a perfect fit!”
Don Higgins of Common Sense Software spent 2 years of intensive work and over 5,000 hours of design & development in this latest version. “We have produced the most amazing software in drag racing's history,” said Don. Anyone who has used this software knows it is the most powerful and versatile drag racing software available. Crew Chief Pro covers everything from ET and throttle stop prediction to weather analysis and graphing.
To qualify for contingency payouts, racers must purchase and register the product with Common Sense Software…and of course run their decal. For full details, visit www.tntsuperseries.com/Contingency.html
Hoosier Tire Canada signs on for 2nd season with TNT 10.90 Super Series!
ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO (Feb 27, 2008) Hoosier Tire Canada has once again committed to sponsoring the highly coveted number one qualifier award for the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series. A $50 certificate will go to each #1 qualifier at every event AND a $100 certificate will go to the points champion at the end of the season. Ron McKay of Hoosier Tire Canada said ”We’re very proud to participate with the TNT Series. These racers are our customers and sportsman racing is what Hoosier Tire is all about.”
With this news, the yearend championship in the TNT Series gets more & more lucrative. Once all the dates are finalized, racers will find themselves able to compete in this series and not conflict with national or divisional meets.
Dunn Tire Raceway Park to once again host TNT 10.90 Super Series in 2008!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (February 19, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is very excited to return to the newly renamed Dunn Tire Raceway Park in 2008. The facility formerly known as Lancaster Dragway was the originating track for the TNT Series. “Returning to Dunn Tire Raceway Park is like going home for us,” said Bill Barnes, Series Coordinator. “Since the TNT series started here in 2006, it wouldn’t seem like a race season if we couldn’t return.”
The series will visit DTRP twice during the 2008 season.
Friday June 13th – This is VIP night at the track where racers registered in DTRP’s bracket points program are given spectator passes for their family & friends.
Friday October 3 – This will be the season finale for the TNT Series in 2008. “We are very excited about ending our season at the facility that started it all,” added Bill.
At least $500 GUARANTEED to win at each TNT 10.90 event in 2008!
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (Feb 13, 2008) Yet another exciting development in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series for the 2008 season. Each event will now guarantee at least $500 to the winner.
The payout structure for each event is based entirely on car count. In the past, there would have been 22 cars needed to pay $500/win. With this announcement, that threshold is gone. “Both the guaranteed payout and the recently announced yearend points fund, were two of my major goals for the 2008 season,” said Ted Barnes, Series Director. “I want racers to know that it was worth the drive for them – even if no one else shows up!”
Here’s how the payout structure works. Each racer pays $50 to race. That goes into the payout bucket. Round money of $25 is paid to non-finalists for each round win. Then the winner & runner-up split the rest 2/3 & 1/3. Now it doesn’t matter if 4 cars show up or 48 – racers will know there is at least $500 up for grabs to the winner! Incidentally, at 48 cars the series would pay $983 to the winner and $492 to the runner-up…and it would pay $25 per round to all the other round winners!
3 Dates Announced at Toronto Motorsports Park
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (February 6, 2008) Toronto Motorsports Park will once again host three TNT 10.90 races this year. Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is pleased that TMP is on the schedule this year. “We ran 2 points races and 1 ‘open’ race there last year. Car count was decent but we’d like to see even more participants,” said Ted Barnes, Series Director. “Look for added incentive to be finalized in the coming weeks.”
TNT Series will be at TMP in 2008:
Sunday June 22 **CHANGE**
Sunday August 10
Sunday September 14
And while all 3 dates are good, most of the excitement is around the Sept 14th date. “This is one week before the IHRA National Event at TMP. It’s a great opportunity to dial in a race car for a charge at an Ironman a week later,” added Ted.
With the previously announced July 5th race at St Thomas Dragway, this rounds out the Canadian half of the schedule. And the changes to the points system should draw even more competitors to these events. The four US dates should be finalized in the coming weeks.
Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series Huge Step Forward for 2008 Points Chase!
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (January 30, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is excited to announce there will be a yearend points fund for the 2008 season! “This was something we wanted to do in 2007 but couldn’t bring it together,” stated Ted Barnes, Series Director. “$1000 will go to the points champion and we’ll pay down to 5th place - all for a $25 entry fee. On top of that, we already have additional prizes for the points champion!”
In 2008, the series will pay cash to the top 5 finishers.
Here are the year-end payouts:
1st $1000
2nd $500
3rd $300
4th $150
5th $50
Joe Boniferro of Joe’s Transmission has been a key component in making this happen. “Without Joe’s help, this wouldn’t be possible,” added Ted. “I know the racers appreciate his support.”
PLUS – each of the top 5 racers will receive an embroidered leather jacket. “We wanted to make the jackets something the racers would remember. So we sourced a quality leather piece and added the embroidered logos,” commented Boniferro.
The points system is also undergoing wholesale changes. Points will be calculated in a similar way to the IHRA Pro Am system - with the addition of bonus points for qualifying. “We figured everyone understood the IHRA system so why re-invent the wheel. With 4 races planned on each side of the border, the points championship will be determined using the best 3 out of 4 events in Canada plus the best 3 out of 4 events in the US.” Finalized dates & locations are yet to be announced.
Caruso/Torco offer fuel support to TNT Super Series in 2008!
Marc Caruso from Caruso Family Racing has partnered with the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series for the entire 2008 season. Marc will award (1) 55 gallon drum of Torco Race Fuels Mach 112 to the year-end TNT Super Series champion. “This is the first of what I hope will be many contingency sponsors for our series,” said Ted Barnes, Series Coordinator.
To qualify for this year-end prize, you must purchase a minimum of (1) 55 gallon drum of any Torco Race Fuel from Caruso Family Racing prior to the start of the TNT Super Series season. “Not only will we award the drum of fuel to the champion, but we will pay contingency to the winner & runner up at each & every TNT Super Series event in 2008” said Marc. For further details and contingency requirements, visit www.tntsuperseries.com
Stay tuned for added TNT dates both in southern Ontario and western New York.
Joe’s Transmission & TNT Super Series team up again in 2008!
NIAGARA FALLS, ON ( JANUARY 10, 2008) The TNT Super Series is pleased to announce that Joe Boniferro of Joe’s Transmission (Niagara Falls, Ont) has agreed to support the series for a 2nd straight year. “After seeing the success this series had in its first season, we just had to be involved again this year. It’s a tough series with the best local racers competing and that’s who we want to support” said Joe Boniferro. Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director says he’s very pleased to work with Joe for a 2nd year. “Joe is a great resource for the series. He helps me with different ideas to make the series better. He’s my sounding board,” said Ted.
Last year, 44 racers participated in a total of 7 races at three different tracks across southern Ontario & western New York. With the top 5 receiving embroidered leather jackets and a plethora of prizes at the yearend awards night. The series is currently in negotiations with several tracks across southern Ontario and western New York. Look for 7 or 8 dates this year starting early May, points system changes and points fund details coming soon.
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