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DRIVER OF THE YEAR
lubricated by Royal Purple
- Jim Thomson -
2014 TNT Super Series
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (February 17, 2015) Canada's own Jim Thomson out of Niagara Falls, Ontario was crowned the Performance Improvements DRIVER OF THE YEAR, lubricated by Royal Purple in the 2014 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series. After a season filled with multiple late round appearances, Thomson earned the title with an impressive average winning package of 0.035 seconds to take home a 2015 Royal Purple sponsorship valued at over $2500.00...
COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- Jason Vitez -
2014 TNT Super Series CHAMPION
ELMA, NEW YORK (January 17, 2015) Jason Vitez, always a strong contender in Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series competition, took Joe Passero's 1968 Camaro and won one of the most sought after sportsman drag racing championships in 2014. Out of Elma, New York, Vitez dominated the 2014 TNTSS points chase... taking the lead right from the first race. He won that race back in May at Empire Dragway taking out past TNTSS champion Ted Barnes. Vitez then continued to lead the points most of the season going rounds at multiple events and...
COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- JJ Jablonski -
2014 TNT Super Series Second Place
ALDEN, NEW YORK (December 27, 2014) For two-time series champ JJ Jablonski, the 2014 season saw him drive his 1967 Chevy II to a second place finish in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series championship points chase. Jablonski, based in Alden New York, snuck up on his 677 points and was a strong contender for the title. His season was the picture of consistency. Jablonski went..
COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- Tom Coonly -
2014 TNT Super Series Third Place
BLASDELL, NEW YORK (December 20 , 2014) Tom Coonly from Blasdell, New York drove his 1975 Chevy Nova to a third place finish in the 2014 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series. With 657 points, Coonly was in contention right up until the final race of the season. After winning the second race at Cayuga in early June, Coonly drove to the semi's at Lancaster and followed that up with a runner-up in the Sister Act Band SHOOT-OUT at Empire in August. Another final round on Labour Day weekend at Cayuga and then strong qualifying performances to end the season put him solidly in third place...
COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- Ted Barnes -
2014 TNT Super Series Fourth Place
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (December 14, 2014) Driving his Chevy-powered Datsun 510, Caistorville Ontario's Ted Barnes finished fourth in the 2014 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series championship points chase with 625 points. Barnes, who also happens to be the TNTSS Director of Operations, started the season with a runner-up finish at Empire Dragway and quickly followed that with a win at Lancaster. He held the points lead for few weeks then surrendered it on Labour Day weekend. Barnes also finished fourth in the tightly contested Performance Improvements DRIVER OF THE YEAR Award, lubricated by Royal Purple with the average winning package for the season an impressive .041 seconds...
COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- Harris Phelps and Harry Phelps -
2014 TNT Super Series Fifth Place
NEW YORK (November 27, 2014) For the first time in the eight years of the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series, there is a tie in the top five. Harris Phelps and his father Harry ended up with exactly the same number of points (614) in the 2014 championship points chase. Both drivers made multiple late round appearances including semi-final finishes for each of them. That, in addition to each earning qualifying points at every race and they both finished in fifth place...
TNT Super Series final race cut short at 2am with 3 cars remaining
Jason Vitez wins 2014 TNTSS points championship!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (September 30, 2014) This past Friday September 26 saw the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series swarm Elegant Builders Raceway Park for the final event of 2014, presented by Sam LoVetro Automotive. With a record number of cars on the property for EBRP's final race, the event ran into the early morning hours of Saturday and was ultimately called at 2:00am with three TNTSS cars remaining - Jeff Sobczynski, Tim Fletcher and Harry Phelps. The 2014 TNTSS points championship will go to...
RUMOURS ARE TRUE - TNT Super Series Final Race of 2014 is this Friday at Elegant Builders Raceway Park
The 2014 TNTSS Champion will be crowned at September 26th event!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (September 22, 2014) The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is very excited to announce the season finale has been re-scheduled to Friday September 26th at Elegant Builders Raceway Park, presented by Sam LoVetro Automotive. RACE 10 in the 2014 TNTSS season was rained out a couple weeks ago and will run this Friday as part of a show dubbed THE LAST DRAG RACE presented by Buffalo Superchargers on EBRP's eighth mile...
Joe Karosik wins Friday, Mother Nature wins Saturday AGAIN in TNT Super Series
Jablonski gains ground on leader Vitez in championship points chase!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (September 16, 2014) On one of the coldest race days in years, Joe Karosik of Depew, NY won the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series on Friday September 12th at Elegant Builders Raceway Park, presented by Sam LoVetro Automotive. As for Saturday's TNTSS event at Empire Dragway, it was washed away due to rain and will be re-scheduled to crown the 2014 champion. A date will be announced in the coming days. Karosik qualified 16th with a 7.017 then proceeded to slice through the 29 car field with precision...
TNT Super Series to crown 8th champion this weekend with New York double event
Sam LoVetro Automotive weekend - No points fee for newcomers!
NEW YORK (September 9, 2014) Ten races on the 2014 schedule, fifty-one drivers competing, two races re-scheduled due to weather, only one weekend double remaining.... and the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is going to crown its 8th series champion this weekend. RACE 9 is this Friday September 12 at Elegant Builders Raceway Park in Lancaster, NY and RACE 10 is Saturday September 13 at Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY... both presented by Sam LoVetro Automotive. Jason Vitez holds the championship points lead with 588 points and is coming off a win at Cayuga. 61 points behind him...
David Surmatchewski wins REVS Full Throttle Powersports TNT Super Series RACE OF CHAMPIONS
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 4, 2014) Past TNTSS series champion David Surmatchewski from Oakland, Ontario took the highly coveted win in the REVS Full Throttle Powersports RACE OF CHAMPIONS - an event unique to the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series - held last Sunday during the Labour Day weekend events at Cayuga Dragway...
Jason Vitez and JJ Jablonski win TNT Super Series at Cayuga
Vitez takes the lead in championship points chase!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 3, 2014) Labour Day weekend at Cayuga Dragway was the latest stop on the 2014 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series schedule. Jason Vitez (Elma, NY) won Saturday night while JJ Jablonski (Alden, NY) took Sunday both presented by Rosehill Auction House. These wins moved both drivers to first and second in the TNTSS championship points chase...
TNT Super Series at Cayuga Dragway this weekend for two races PLUS annual RACE OF CHAMPIONS
Rosehill Auction House brings you RACES 7 and 8 of the 10 race season!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 27, 2014) A schedule change earlier this month sees the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series returning to Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park this Labour Day weekend to be a part of the Canadian Funny Car Championships. With a points battle the tightest it has been in years and only four races left on the 2014 schedule, look for the TNTSS race teams giving all they've got this weekend, presented by Rosehill Auction House. The points spread between first and tenth place is only 77 points...
Jim Thomson, Pete D'Agnolo and Jamie Stoneman - Winners in TNT Super Series
Rain pushed Saturday's event to Sunday
NEW YORK (August 26, 2014) This past weekend's Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series was filled with some amazing on-track action. Friday's event in Lancaster NY saw 27 cars while Saturday at Empire was rained out and moved to Sunday. Jim Thomson from Niagara Falls, Ontario won Friday and runner'd up Sunday, Pete D'Agnolo from Rochester, NY won his first TNTSS race on Sunday and Clarence, New York's Jamie Stoneman defeated Tom Coonly in one of the best sportsman drag races ever!
TNT Super Series marks halfway point with a New York double weekend plus 4-car SHOOT-OUT
Steve's Electric and Autos Direct of Buffalo present mid-season action!
NEW YORK (August 20, 2014) The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series rolls into western New York for two re-scheduled events this Friday-Saturday August 22-23. Rainouts earlier this season for RACE #1 and RACE #6 created this weekend’s double...
Ted Barnes wins TNT Super Series at Lancaster Friday night with record 36 cars - Rain wins Leicester Saturday
Sister Act SHOOT-OUT postponed AGAIN - This time to August 23rd!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (July 22, 2014) It was no surprise to see a strong turnout in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series last Friday night at Elegant Builders Raceway Park in Lancaster, NY. Presented by Jan-Cen Motorsports, the popular sportsman drag racing series saw Caistorville Ontario's Ted Barnes march through the 36 car field to the win and move from ninth to second in the championship points chase. Saturday's event at Empire Dragway...
TNT Super Series double this weekend
- Lancaster and Leicester New York -
Jan-Cen Motorsports and Autos Direct of Buffalo present mid-season action!
NEW YORK (July 15, 2014) This weekend July 18-19 will see the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series return to western New York for races 5 and 6 on the ten race schedule. Both Elegant Builder's Raceway Park (EBRP) in Lancaster, NY and Empire Dragway (ED) in Leicester, NY will see TNTSS action this weekend. Jan-Cen Motorsports powers Friday's event at EBRP as the TNTSS runs its first 1/8th mile race of the 2014 season. Then on Saturday at Empire, Autos Direct of Buffalo presents the series as it returns to 1/4 mile action. Points leader Jason Vitez...
TNT Super Series - One spot left in Sister Act Band $1000 Four-Car SHOOT-OUT
Rainout means SHOOT-OUT will be on the July 18-19 TNTSS weekend!
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (July 9, 2014) Because the last Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series event saw rain before eliminations could get finished, the Sister Act Band SHOOT-OUT had to be postponed to Saturday July 19...with the remaining open spot in the SHOOT-OUT to be determined on Friday July 18. The good news is the SHOOT-OUT will take place July 19 on the 1/4 mile at Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY. Even better news is there is still one spot up for grabs in the four-car, winner take all, no entry fee, $1000 to win specialty race...
Tom Coonly wins TNT Super Series Cayuga Saturday night while rain washes away Sunday
Sister Act SHOOT-OUT postponed to July!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 11, 2014) The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series took to the Cayuga Dragway quarter mile for the Dilts Piston / ATI Performance weekend June 7-8. Saturday saw West Seneca, New York's Tom Coonly best the 25 car field and moved himself up to second in the championship points chase. Sunday got first round complete before rain ended the day and forced The Sister Act Band SHOOT-OUT to be post-poned...
TNT Super Series double at Cayuga this weekend
PLUS a 4-car $1000 SHOOT-OUT Sunday
Dilts Piston/ATI Performance weekend will host the first-ever Sister Act Band TNTSS SHOOT-OUT!
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 1, 2014) Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park is next up for the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series on June 7-8 for a double race weekend. The Dilts Piston/ATI Performance TNTSS weekend will see races 3 & 4 in the ten race TNTSS schedule. In addition to the two regular TNTSS races this weekend, Sunday will see the first-ever Sister Act Band TNTSS SHOOT-OUT. This specialty race will have only four cars qualify and pay $1000... Winner takes all...
Jason Vitez wins TNT Super Series and takes early points lead
29 cars for season opener at Empire Dragway!
LEICESTER, NEW YORK (May 28, 2014) Steve's Electric out of Phelps, NY powered the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series at Empire Dragway this past Saturday to an awesome season opener. Twenty-nine of the best sportsman drag racers in the northeast came out to do battle with Steve McCarrick earning the #1 qualifier award with a 10.901. But when eliminations began, it was Jason Vitez from Elma, NY who emerged as victor. Vitez qualified 7th with a...
TNT Super Series kicks off 2014 season with double-header ... Friday at Lancaster & Saturday at Leicester ... New York
Steve's Electric powers the 3rd annual Memorial Day weekend event!
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (May 19, 2014) The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series descends upon western New York this Memorial Day weekend for its first double-race weekend of 2014, powered by Steve's Electric. With 35 cars at last year's event, this weekend's sportsman drag racing show will be one not to miss. Season eight will begin at Elegant Builders Raceway Park in Lancaster NY on Friday May 23rd. "EBRP is where the series started many years ago, so it's fitting that the season starts there," said Ted Barnes. Then on Saturday May 24th the TNTSS will move south-east to Empire Dragway in Leicester NY for 1/4 mile action...
Joe's Transmission posts an additional $2500 to event winners
Only ONE MONTH until OPENING DAY for EIGHTH SEASON!
NIAGARA FALLS , ONTARIO (April 23, 2014) Drag racing's most competitive sportsman series has its 2014 schedule set. Racer rewards are the best they've ever been. Car counts are breaking records with an average 28 cars per event last year. All we need now is to fast forward one month and the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series will kick off its 10-race 2014 season in Lancaster, New York on Friday May 23rd. For those who follow the series, they already know that the TNTSS sets the standard in sportsman racing. With its traditional points chase plus qualifying points to determine a champion, the rewards to the racers are extraordinary...
TNT Super Series DRIVER OF THE YEAR award returns in 2014 with Performance Improvements and Royal Purple
Unique award based on best average package throughout the entire season!
TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 16, 2014) The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is pleased to announce its popular Driver Of The Year award will return in 2014. After a successful launch in 2013, this one-of-a-kind prize is catching people's attention in the sportsman ranks. The Performance Improvements DRIVER OF THE YEAR, lubricated by Royal Purple will go to the driver with the best overall winning package during the entire 2014 TNTSS season. The winner will receive a 2015 Royal Purple sponsorship including product valued at $2500.00 and a merchandise valued at $500.00...
TNT Super Series enhances points structure and posts record payouts for 2014 season
Eighth season for popular 10.90 series will again offer the best payouts in the country!
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (March 16, 2014) With the 2014 season fast approaching, the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is announcing some exciting changes to its championship points chase as it enters its eighth year. Points earned will still follow the NHRA/IHRA division model, but qualifying points will be doubled and there will be bonus points for perfect attendance in 2014. "With the level of competition already the best in the country...
REVS Full Throttle Powersports to present TNT Super Series Race of Champions for next three years
Prestigious race for past winners set for Saturday August 30th!
ST CATHARINES, ONTARIO (January 27, 2014) Officials with the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series are excited to announce a new sponsor for its annual race of champions, REVS Full Throttle Powersports in St Catharines, Ontario. What started three years ago as an idea to showcase the talent in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series, the REVS Full Throttle Powersports TNTSS Race of Champions will see the highly coveted event through to at least 2016...
TNT Super Series Releases 2014 Schedule
Popular sportsman drag racing series enters its eighth season!
CANFIELD, ONTARIO (January 23, 2014) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is gearing up for its eighth season and has released its 2014 event schedule. Known as the most competitive sportsman series in the country, the 2014 TNTSS will host events at four different racetracks in western New York and southern Ontario. Since it began in 2006, the TNTSS has seen many of its competitors have success on the divisional and national event stages...
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