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TNT Super Series Celebrates 2010 Season

Record-breaking evening caps a record-breaking season!

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (November 29, 2010)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series gathered at Johnny Rocco's in Niagara Falls on November 20th to celebrate their fourth season.  Almost 60 people were there to mark the many successes and milestones the 10.90 drag racing series saw in 2010.  "There are so many people we need to thank that I can't possibly mention them all," commented Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director.  "Everyone involved in this series plays a role in making it what it is.  It gets bigger every year with more racers, more fans...

TNT Super Series 2010 Champion

- Pete Maduri Jr -

WNY racer re-writes TNT Super Series record books

TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (November 9, 2010)  Domination is the only way to describe the season Pete Maduri Jr had in the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  The Tonawanda, New York racer won an unprecedented five of thirteen events on his way to earning the 2010 points championship in what is known as the toughest sportsman series in the northeast.  "This is my seventh championship as a driver and unquestionably the most special," commented Pete.  But 2010 didn't start off all that well for the Maduri family...

Lovetro and Maduri share honors in TNT Super Series final weekend

Rain wins on the racetrack - Lottery determines final event winner

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (October 26, 2010)   The final race in the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series this past Saturday saw twenty-three racers all trying to improve their position within the championship points standings.  But it was the weather man who ended up winning as the race got rained out after the final qualifying session.  Wayne Sipos from Binbrook, Ontario sat atop the field running a perfect 7.000 in qualifying, earning him a bye in first round.  With the field set and rain pouring down...

TNT Super Series - Final Hot Rod Event for 2010 is this Saturday

Dunn Tire Raceway Park once again hosts season finale!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (October 20, 2010)   It all comes down to numbers - forty-four drivers, thirteen races, nine weekends, three racetracks - one final race.  The last event in the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series will bring the best of the best 10.90 index sportsman racers to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) this Saturday October 23rd.  Presented by Scott Jahren Paint, the event promises...

Barry Lingle wins his first TNT Super Series event before Mother Nature postpones second race

Don't put your stuff away yet - One more Hot Rod race - Oct 23rd at DTRP!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (October 5, 2010)   "When it's your day, it's your day!" commented Barry Lingle in the Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) winner's circle this past Saturday after winning his first Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series event.  Barry bested twenty-five of the toughest sportsman racers in the northeast to take the event win on the Lancaster, New York eighth mile...

TNT Super Series Championship to be decided at Saturday's double-header

Scott Jahren Paint presents 2010 season-ending event!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (September 27, 2010)   Eleven events are in the books so far in 2010 and the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is about to crown a new champion - the fourth different champion in as many years.  Two events remain on the schedule and both will be run in a single day this Saturday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster, New York...

TNT Super Series' Jon Jablonski wins

IHRA Division One Title in Super Rod

Epping Pro-Am win moves him from 5th to 1st!

WEST SENECA, NEW YORK (September 24, 2010)   When Jon Jablonski made the trip from West Seneca, NY to Epping's IHRA Pro-Am event this past weekend, all he was looking for was to have some fun with friends.  When it was all over, he added another IHRA Super Rod event win and Ironman to his trophy cabinet - he also earned his second IHRA Pro-Am championship.  Going into the weekend, JJ was sitting fifth in IHRA divisional points and wasn't even thinking of the title.  "To be honest...

Pete Maduri Jr and Bill Elekes take top prizes at TNT Super Series double

Maduri has 2010 Hot Rod championship all but locked up!

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 7, 2010)   The points chase in the highly competitive Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series took two more steps towards completion this past weekend.  Cayuga Dragway hosted events 11 and 12 in the 10.90 sportsman series' 2010 season - leaving only two more races to go this year.

Presented by Rosehill Auction House, the double header weekend fought scattered rain showers and high winds all day Saturday yet managed to get two qualifying sessions in.  Then the rain came and TNT officials decided to run Saturday's eliminations on Sunday morning - before Sunday's race...

TNT Super Series Double Header this Weekend at Cayuga Dragway

Rosehill Auction House presents final 10.90 Canadian event of 2010

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 30, 2010)  The battle for the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series championship is bringing out the best of the best 10.90 sportsman racers in the northeast.  With two-thirds of the season over, everyone will on be set on kill for this weekend's double event at Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.  Presented by Rosehill Auction House, there will be two complete TNT events this weekend - one each day - with qualifying starting at noon on Saturday.  And as an added bonus...

Bill Elekes wins in Pittsburgh and runner-ups at Skyview!
Veteran racer takes Hot Rod Ironman at IHRA Pro Am

WEST SENECA, NEW YORK (August 23, 2010) "I have to thank the TNT series!"
said Bill Elekes from West Seneca, NY after winning the IHRA Pro Am at Pittsburgh on
August 7th.  Bill is referring to the highly competitive Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series that runs several 10.90 events in western New York and southern Ontario.  "This  series keeps you sharp. Just look at Jeff Sobczynski and Jon Jablonski - both of them are TNT regulars and both of them won an IHRA Ironman in the past two weeks also!"

Pete Maduri Jr wins an unprecedented fourth time in 2010 TNT Super Series

Twenty-four Hot Rod cars descend on Dunn Tire Raceway Park's 1/8th mile

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (August 22, 2010)   "Unbelievable!"  That's what Tonawanda, New York's Pete Maduri Jr was saying on Friday night after he won his fourth Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series event in 2010.  Four wins by a single driver in this series during one season has never been done - but what's even more incredible is that Pete did it driving a borrowed racecar...

Dave Surmatchewski and Roy Lister dominate TNT Super Series at Canadian Street Car Nationals

Both drivers move into highly coveted top ten with these wins!

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 18, 2010)   This past weekend's Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series double header saw extreme heat and humidity - with density altitude approaching 3800'.  Yet the sportsman competitors in the highly competitive 10.90 sportsman series persevered - powered by Beida's Powersports.  Part of the Canadian Street Car Nationals at Cayuga Dragway...

Jon Jablonski takes home the Super Rod Ironman at Skyview

Second Ironman for West Seneca, NY racer!

TIOGA CENTER, NEW YORK (August 13, 2010)  It was Jon Jablonski (JJ) in the Super Rod winner's circle at the IHRA Pro Am at Skyview Drags on August 1st.  The West Seneca, NY drag racer gives alot of the credit to the extremely competitive Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series that runs in western New York and southern Ontario...

TNT Super Series - Back to Dunn Tire Raceway Park this Friday

24 Hour Tire Service continues to support grass-roots teams

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (August 17, 2010)  The toughest 10.90 series in the northeast returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) this Friday for the fifth time this year.  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series event presented by 24 Hour Tire Service of Niagara Falls, NY will see most of the 42 points chasers in attendance - everyone looking to move up in the points and make a run at the championship...

TNT Super Series rolls into Cayuga this weekend for Canadian Street Car Nationals

Double-header TNT 10.90 weekend powered by Bieda’s!

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (August 9, 2010) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series begins the second half of its 2010 season with a double-header this weekend at Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.  Powered by Bieda’s Powersports, the toughest 10.90 sportsman series in the northeast will be a part of the Canadian Street Car Nationals for the first time.  There will be two complete TNT races this weekend - events eight & nine - in a season that has already seen record car counts, unbelievably close...

Jeff Sobczynski wins Hot Rod Ironman at Skyview

Second generation Western New York racer gets it done!

TIOGA CENTER, NEW YORK (August 8, 2010)  The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series continues to produce very talented drivers in the incredibly competitive Hot Rod class.  Jeff Sobczynski of Depew, NY proved that when he won the IHRA Pro Am Ironman at Skyview Drags in Tioga Center, NY on August 1st...

Pete Maduri Jr marches through record TNT Super Series field to win three in a row!

33 cars mark the first six round event in TNT history!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (July 6, 2010)  The record books were re-written at this past weekend's Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series double header on Dunn Tire Raceway Park's 1/8th mile drag strip.  Not only did the highly competitive sportsman series set a new record for car count with 33 entrants on Friday night, but Pete Maduri Jr of Tonawanda, NY won both Friday's and Saturday's events presented by Steve's Electric.  This makes him the only TNT competitor to ever win three events in a single season...

TNT Super Series double header this weekend at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

Steve's Electric continues to support the grassroots sportsman series!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 28, 2010)   The 2010 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is in full swing and this weekend should see the same intense on-track battles the series is known for.  Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster, NY will host two separate TNT Hot Rod races this Friday July 2nd and Saturday July 3rd for events six and seven in the 2010 season.  This year, a new 'mid season' specialty award was added...

Jiffy-tite & Weldon Pumps partner for TNT Super Series Elite Finalist Award

All 2010 final round participants qualify for major yearend prize!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 22, 2010)   Known for its unique driver rewards, the folks at the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series have done it again - creating the "TNT Elite Finalist Award".  In partnership with Jiffy-tite and Weldon Pumps, this award will see the recipient receive a complete fuel system...

Mother Nature wins on Friday, Pete Maduri Jr wins on Saturday

Tonawanda racer added to elite list of TNT event winners!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 9, 2010)   With threatening weather on the horizon, twenty-eight of the best sportsman racers in the northeast came out to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York last Friday to do battle in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  Then twenty-three headed to Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY on Saturday where Pete Maduri Jr...

TNT Super Series visits Empire Dragway for second of two WNY events this weekend

Gillogly Resale presents event five in Western New York / Southern Ontario sportsman series

WEST SENECA, NEW YORK (June 1, 2010)  In four years of racing, the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series has never held an event at Empire Dragway.  That’s about to change as the popular sportsman series heads to the Leicester, New York facility this Saturday June 5th...

TNT Super Series returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park for first of two WNY events this weekend

Jan-Cen Motorsports is perfect fit for highly competitive sportsman series

ELMA, NEW YORK (May 31, 2010)  The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York this Friday June 4th.  After a record-setting 30 cars in the last race at DTRP, TNT officials are expecting a strong turnout now that the racing season is fully underway.  Presented Jan-Cen Motorsports, this is event four in the 2010 TNT season and it will offer the same guaranteed payouts, round money and specialty awards as always...

Dave Surmatchewski marches through stout field for $1000 TNT Super Series victory

Record car count again for popular 10.90 sportsman series!

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 27, 2010)   One week after setting an all-time series record for car count, the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series set another new record - this time for cars at a Canadian event.  Twenty-four racers set out to compete in the highly competitive sportsman series this past weekend at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.  After Saturday's racing got rained out, the $1000 event presented by The Second City Toronto was moved to Sunday.  And when the dust settled, it was Dave Surmatchewski of Oakland, Ontario in the winner's circle...

$1000 to win this Saturday at TNT Super Series double-header

The Second City presents Victoria Day weekend event! 

TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 18, 2010)  Double event weekends have become very popular in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series and this coming Victoria Day weekend is no different.  Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park will host races two and three in the 2010 TNT points chase on May 22-23.  Presented by The Second City Toronto on Mercer Street, the 10.90 heads-up series is guaranteeing $1000 to win on Saturday night and at least $500 to win on Sunday.  That, along with...

TNT Super Series announces the Perfect Run BONUS Award

Joe's Transmission Service and Boniferro Speed & Custom partner for yet another TNT incentive!

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (May 17, 2010)  There are already lots of reasons to be a participant in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  The competition is fierce, the payouts are strong and the yearend awards are solid.  TNT Series officials are very excited to announce the 'Perfect Run BONUS' Award.  It's a cash award that goes to...

Mark Herbold holds off 30 car field to win TNT Super Series opener

Elma NY racer drills the tree in the final!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (May 16, 2010)  "This series is awesome!" said Mark Herbold from Elma, New York after winning the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series opening event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park on Friday night.  Mark fought his way through a field of thirty Hot Rod cars for his first win in the popular sportsman series. "Thirty cars is a Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series all time high...

TNT Super Series kicks off fourth season this Friday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

Kevin Orr Mechanical presents season opening event!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (May 9, 2010)  Six months of waiting will end this Friday May 14th when the popular Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series opens its fourth season at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  With participants from across western New York and southern Ontario, the extremely competitive 10.90 series continues its focus on the individual racer...

Tom Coonly takes TNT Super Series to Rockingham's IHRA Tournament of Champions

WNY racer all set for shot at world championship!

BLASDELL, NEW YORK (April 26, 2010)  Tom Coonly of Blasdell, New York is a qualifier for the 2009 IHRA Tournament of Champions (TOC) in the Hot Rod class.  It's been a long winter since the first attempt at the TOC race was rained out last fall and Tom is ready to make the trip back to "The Rock" for his shot at a world title.  The event, which will determine the 2009 IHRA sportsman world champions...

2010 TNT Super Series Champion's Prize Package Is Better Than Ever

10.90 sportsman series continues to reward local racers!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (April 15, 2010)  The mandate of the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is to reward as many participants as possible.  In 2010, the TNT champion will receive an unprecedented prize package.  "We've rounded up a prize package worth over $3500.00," said Ted Barnes of the TNT Series.  "Sponsor support has been amazing.  And it's all with the sportsman racer in mind!"  Not only will the overall champion take home the goods, everyone in the top...

TNT Super Series adds Empire Dragway (NYIRP) to 2010 schedule

Popular western New York facility will host competitive 10.90 series

LEICESTER, NEW YORK (March 30, 2010)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series has added a new venue to its 2010 schedule.  Empire Dragway (formerly New York International Raceway Park) in Leicester, New York will host the 10.90 sportsman series on Saturday June 5th.  Bob Metcalfe, President of Empire Dragway says the TNT Series is what local racers are looking for.  "We're excited to have such an established series focused on the sportsman racer visit our track.  It seems...

10.90 competitors make ready for 2010 TNT Super Series

Series payouts make it worth the effort!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (March 21, 2010)  There's lots of work going on in race shops in the southern Ontario / western New York area as 10.90 sportsman racers make ready for the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  Going into its fourth full season, the series continues to add value for the racers.  The Niagara, Ontario based Germanizer Nova is getting a makeover. According to car owner Gerry Bartel, Scott Jahren will be doing the driving again this year; and they are going after the championship.  "If you've been to one of these TNT races, you know why we're thrashing...

Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series announces 2010 schedule

Twelve events in both Canada and the USA for the series' 4th season!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (February 11, 2010)  The competitors in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series are gearing up for the fourth season of the popular southern Ontario / western New York sportsman series.  Known for its close finishes and fierce competitors, the locally based 10.90 series will host twelve events at two facilities in 2010 - Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster, New York (DTRP) and Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario (TMP). "We're following last year's schedule fairly closely with only one significant weekend change..."

TNT Super Series top five in 2009

Paul Young - Champion

Strong, consistent performance was key to championship season

ALDEN, NEW YORK  (January 10, 2010)  There were 47 competitors in the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series and when the dust settled, it was Paul Young who was the man to beat.  After finishing second in the points standings in 2008, the Alden NY based driver got the job done in 2009 and earned his first championship in the popular sportsman drag racing series.  A consistent runner, Paul qualified in the top ten a total of eight times in the eleven events he attended.  Add to that three final round appearances, semi-final and quarter-final finishes...

TNT Super Series top five in 2009

Jamie Stoneman - Second Place

Team took championship battle right down to the wire

CHEEKTOWAGA, NEW YORK  (January 2, 2010)  Jamie Stoneman is the only driver that has been in final rounds each and every year since the TNT Super Series began.  In 2009, he reinforced that fact with a total of three final round appearances.  Combine that with two number one qualifiers and it's easy to see why he finished second place in the highly competitive 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  "We struggled all year long with mechanical issues," said Jamie.  "Getting a second place finish out of it is awesome!"

TNT Super Series top five in 2009

Gary Kerl - Third Place

Consistency was key to Kerl family's success in 2009

WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK  (December 26, 2009)  Gary Kerl's 1968 Camaro saw victory on the drag strip many times in 2009 - with the Williamsville, NY driver at the wheel in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series and also with his son Jeff driving it in the local track's Mod ET class.  "The car was awesome all year," said Gary.  "I mean, this thing really worked well when we needed it to."  Gary has finished in the top ten in TNT points for three years now - ever since the series began.  And in this sportsman series, that is no easy task.  In 2009...

TNT Super Series top five in 2009

Bill Elekes - Fourth Place

670 points earned veteran drag racer a solid finish

WEST SENECA, NY (December 17, 2009)  Bill Elekes from West Seneca, NY has an impressive racing resume.  And now he can add a top five finish in the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series to his list of achievements.  "We're going into our 37th year of racing in 2010," said Bill.  "Running in this TNT Super Series is a great deal.  It's as competitive as it gets and allows us to stay close to home."  With over 150 final rounds under his belt including multiple finals in both NHRA and IHRA competition over the years - including events like the 1990 IHRA World Nationals and the 2005 IHRA Pittsburgh Pro Am - Bill is pleased with his results this year...

TNT Super Series top five in 2009

Tom Coonly - Fifth Place

2009 season filled with accomplishments for WNY racer

BLASDELL, NY (December 8, 2009)  When Tom Coonly started the 2009 drag racing season, he was prepared to do well - but never would have guessed how much success he'd have.  With an average qualifying spot of ninth and many late round appearances, Tom earned a fifth place finish in the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.  And as an added bonus, he was well prepared for IHRA divisional competition.  Competitive in both 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile settings...

TNT Super Series to honour top teams at Yearend Awards Dinner!

Grassroots 10.90 sportsman series crowns its third champion on Nov 21st

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (October 26, 2009)  With its third full season in the books, the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is preparing to reward the best of the best at its yearend awards night.  Mick & Angelo’s Eatery in Niagara Falls, Ontario will once again host the 3rd annual season closing event on Saturday November 21st at 8pm.  A record-setting 47 teams ran the heads-up, 10.90 sportsman series in 2009 with some of the tightest finishes you'll see in motorsports.

Joe Boniferro, owner of Joe’s Transmission Service is proud to be the title sponsor of such a competitive series. "I have said it before - this is one of the best, if not the best 10.90 class programs out there with some of the best racers in North America," said Joe. "There are no gimmies...

Paul Young takes TNT Super Series championship while Sam Lovetro Jr wins final race of 2009

Year-end gremlins tormented championship contenders

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (October 7, 2009)  "Unbelievable!" said Paul Young after winning the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series championship.  "The car was incredible all year and to win by just five points is awesome!"

The Alden, NY racer was crowned on Saturday during the final TNT Super Series event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, NY - presented by Scott Jahren Paint.  And it was Sam Lovetro Jr from Webster, NY taking the event win over Jeff Sobczynski of Depew, NY in a double break-out final round.

The weather was iffy at best, yet 17 of the best sportsman drag racers in the area came out to tackle the 1/8th mile at DTRP in what turned out to be an action-packed day.  After qualifying fourth at 7.007...

TNT Super Series champion to be crowned this Saturday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

45 racers...11 events...55 rounds...and then there were two!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (September 28, 2009)  The 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series champion will be determined this Saturday October 3rd when the series returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  A total of 45 racers have battled all summer long through 11 events and 55 rounds of competition with some of the best side-by-side sportsman drag racing in the southern Ontario / western New York area.  Scott Jahren Paint presents the season finale and the competition is expected to be as tough as ever...

David Surmatchewski and Gary Kerl rise to the top in TNT Hot Rod

Double-header event showcases incredible talent in the sportsman series

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 9, 2009)  Sunny skies and warm temperatures prevailed this past weekend as the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series invaded Cayuga Dragway for the Labour Day Weekend Blast.  Bieda's Powersports presented the double-header event that saw 21 of the best heads up sportsman racers square off.  When the smoke cleared, it was David Surmatchewski of Oakland, Ontario and Gary Kerl of Williamsville, New York left standing - both past winners in TNT Hot Rod.

In addition, Gary moved himself solidly into third place in the TNT points standings.  And the chase for the 2009 championship is narrowed down to two possible contenders...

TNT Super Series double-header this weekend at Cayuga will shake up points battle

Final Canadian weekend for 2009 TNT championship chase

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (September 1, 2009)  For the fourth time this year, the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series will contest a double-header weekend - this time at Cayuga Dragway's Labour Day Weekend Blast.  And this weekend September 5-6th, Bieda's Powersports presents both events - a perfect fit since the TNT Super Series is all about power and focus. The 2009 TNT championship points chase is incredibly close with quite a few competitors within reach of the title...

Ken Jozwiak wins for second time in 2009 TNT Super Series

Two consecutive TNT wins moves him into top ten

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (August 26, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series returned to action with all cylinders firing last Friday August 21st at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, NY.  The event  presented by 24 Hour Tire Service was the ninth of twelve this year.  21 cars competed and Ken Jozwiak found himself once again in the DTRP winner's circle.

Qualifying in the 7th position with a 7.012, Ken had his 1969 Nova set on kill.  And it needed to be because the field was extremely tough this night with the top ten qualifiers all better than 7.018 on the 7.00 index...

Tom Coonly earns a spot in the IHRA Tournament of Champions

Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series regular wins Pittsburgh Sportsman Nationals

BLASDELL, NEW YORK (August 22, 2009)   "I never thought this would happen, the car was deadly all day," said Tom Coonly shortly after his win at the IHRA Sportsman Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA this past weekend. Based out of Blasdell, NY, the western New York racer earned himself a spot in IHRA's Tournament of Champions to be held at the World Finals in Rockingham, NC later this year where he will race for a Hot Rod World Championship...

TNT Super Series resumes this Friday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

Event number nine begins chase to the championship

NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK (August 18, 2009)  After a seven week break, the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series competitors get back to business this Friday August 21st at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, NY.  Presented by 24 Hour Tire Service of Niagara Falls, NY, this is the ninth of twelve events in the local sportsman series.  "Everybody is gunning for the yearend championship and the host of prizes that it includes," commented Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director.  "And with only four races left, the competition is going to get extreme."  Current points leader Jamie Stoneman of Cheektowaga, NY blew up another engine...

Jamie Stoneman leads 2009 TNT Super Series into the final four events

Summer break allows for national & divisional event competition

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (July 24, 2009)  Competitors in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series have a few weeks off before they go back at it in the final four events of the season.  The twelve race series has completed eight events and resumes action on Friday August 21st at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  The last pair of events on the July 3-4 weekend ended with the points battle as close as it's been all season.  Current points leader, Jamie Stoneman of Cheektowaga, NY has been...

Tom Coonly wins Friday, Ken Jozwiak wins Saturday during TNT Super Series double at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

Pair of Nova's sweep one of the toughest TNT fields yet!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (July 8, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series proved why it is known as one of the toughest sportsman series around during this past weekend's pair of events at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  The two events in one weekend, presented by Steve's Electric Co, saw 24 racers and incredible levels of competition.  Friday's qualifying sheet saw five racers make dead-on 7.00 passes and Saturday had seven more.  Four of them were in the first session!

TNT Super Series double event this weekend at Dunn Tire Raceway Park
Separate races both Friday and Saturday

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 29, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series rolls into Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) this weekend for its first-ever double event in the United States.  "We're pretty excited to have two events in one weekend at DTRP," said Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director. "We've had 28 cars here in the past and expect to have a strong turnout on both days."

The events set for Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4 will be presented by Steve's Electric Co and mark the start of the second half of the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series twelve race season...

Steve McCarrick and Paul Young - Both winners at TNT double header weekend

Twenty-one competitors faced off for enhanced payouts in local sportsman series

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 18, 2009)  This past weekend's Family Day Spectacular produced some terrific sportsman drag racing at Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP).  Perfect weather conditions along with an awesome track surface made a terrific show for both fans and competitors.  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series drew 21 racers to the historic Canadian drag strip and when the dust settled, the TNT points chase had three new names in the top ten...

TNT Super Series to have enhanced payouts at this weekend's Cayuga double header!

Second double-header of the 2009 season

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (June 10, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series competitors roll into Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) this weekend June 13-14 for the 5th Annual Family Weekend Spectacular. It's another double-header for the popular sportsman series with Saturday's TNT event presented by The Balancing Act and Sunday's by Performance Improvements.

Thanks to incredible sponsor support, the payouts for this weekend's TNT events have been increased.  On both days, the winner is guaranteed at least $600, runner-up is guaranteed $250 and semi's are guaranteed $100 each - regardless of car count...

Sam Lovetro Jr wins TNT Super Series event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

Lovetro is 11th different winner since series inception three years ago

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (June 8, 2009)  Unstoppable is a good word to describe Sam Lovetro Jr at last Friday's Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series event at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP).  Qualifying 17th with a 6.999 at the event presented by JanCen Motorsports, Sam was ready to go.  The Webster, NY based racer charged through the field - running no worse than a 7.02 ET all night - making him the 11th different winner in the 19 TNT Super Series events held since 2006...

Jan Cen Motorsports presents TNT Super Series June 5 at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!

Fourth of twelve events looks to bring record crowd

ELMA, NEW YORK (May 31, 2009)  With the first three events for 2009 in the books, the Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series heads back to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) on Friday June 5 presented by JanCen Motorsports.  This is the fourth event in the twelve race sportsman series for 2009.  "We're very excited to have the folks at JanCen involved with the series this year.  They are an automotive icon in the western New York area and a complete fit with everything the TNT series is all about...

Jamie Stoneman takes commanding TNT Super Series points lead at Toronto Motorsports Park

Victoria Day Weekend Challenge marks Jamie's third final in as many races!

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (May 20, 2009)  Jamie Stoneman ruled the field at the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series events this past weekend at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP).  A regular in TNT Super Series competition, the Cheektowaga, New York racer found his way to the winner's circle in both Saturday and Sunday's events presented by Rosehill Auction House...

Rosehill Auction presents TNT Super Series at Cayuga Dragway this weekend

10.90 drag racing series kicks into high gear at Victoria Day Weekend Challenge

FORT ERIE, ONTARIO (May 13, 2009)  With the first event in the books, the Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series heads to Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) this weekend May 16-17 for the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge.  The second and third stops on the 2009 schedule, this double-header weekend presented by Rosehill Auction House, marks the first time the TNT Super Series will contest two complete points events during a long weekend show...

Gary Kerl takes the field by storm at TNT Super Series opener

Awesome turnout to begin third season!

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (May 11, 2009)  The 2009 season for the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series kicked off in fine form last Friday night at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP).  A 30% chance of thunderstorms didn't stop twenty-three of the best sportsman competitors from coming out to the NOCO Energy presented event.  And when the dust settled, it was Gary Kerl from Williamsville, New York in the DTRP Winner's Circle...

Wayne Sipos takes home the hardware at Thompson!

Second Ironman for long-time racer

BINBROOK, ONTARIO (May 8, 2009)  This past weekend's IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Pro Am event in Thompson Ohio saw southern Ontario racer Wayne Sipos make his way to the winner's circle to win his first Ironman in the Hot Rod class.  "The car was just awesome all day," said Wayne.  "The sixty-foot times were deadly consistent...

2009 TNT Hot Rod Super Series kicks off this Friday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park!

May 8 season opener - PREVIEW

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (May 4, 2009)  The season opener for the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is all set for Friday May 8 at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  NOCO Energy is presenting the first of twelve events in the popular sportsman drag racing series...

DSE1 fuels Bounty Hunter Award at Canadian TNT Super Series events

Another Specialty Award added for the 2009 season!

CAISTOR CENTRE, ONTARIO (April 27, 2009)   The Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is very excited to announce another new Specialty Award for 2009.  The DSE1 Bounty Hunter Award will go to the racer who takes out the previous (Canadian) event's winner.  The prize - a certificate good for five gallons of Sunoco 110 octane racing gasoline - will be awarded...

Mickey Thompson to support 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series

Yearend prize package gets even better!

STOW, OHIO (April 22, 2009)  The 2009 Champion's prize package in the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series has received a boost.  The folks at Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels are adding a set of racing slicks to the yearend points champion's package.  "We're very excited to have Mickey Thompson on board for the 2009 season...

NOCO Energy heats up 2009 TNT Super Series May 8th opener!

Local fuel company energizes 2009 TNT kickoff event at DTRP

TONAWANDA, NEW YORK (March 25, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is pleased to announce NOCO ENERGY will present the first event of the 2009 season.  Dunn Tire Raceway Park will launch the 2009 TNT points chase - including the 'new for 2009' Specialty Awards - on VIP Night, Friday May 8th.  "The TNT Series offers an affordable bridge between drag racing enthusiast and large energy companies like NOCO to reach the buying public" said Dan Flanigan, Energy Consultant for NOCO ENERGY. The TNT Series expanded to twelve races this year and...

DRE and Fast Eddie add to TNT Super Series Champion's Package

2009 points champ gets cash and prizes!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (March 16, 2009)  The Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is already well known for giving back to the racers.  Thanks to support from DRE Engine Diapers and Fast Eddie Racewear, the 2009 Series Championship just got a little sweeter. The 2009 TNT champ will now receive a DRE engine diaper and a $250 certificate from Fast Eddie's.  This is in addition to the $1000 cash, custom embroidered jacket and the Hoosier Tire...

J&S Collision "Closest to the Index" award is new for 2009 TNT Hot Rod Season

Specialty awards will send more racers home with something in their pocket!

TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO (March 3, 2009)  With the 2009 event schedule now set, the Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is pleased to announce some enhancements for the upcoming season.  In addition to the established round money and guaranteed payouts, Specialty Awards are being developed with the intention of having more racers share in the payout.  The J&S COLLISION CLOSEST TO THE INDEX - FIRST ROUND LOSER award will be awarded at each and every TNT event in 2009.  This award will pay $50 cash...

Crew Chief Software steps up in 2009 TNT Hot Rod Super Series!

Run their decals, make it to the final and you get paid!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (February 24, 2009)  Crew Chief Software has agreed to support the Joe's Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series once again for 2009.  The leading manufacturer of drag racing software will pay contingency postings of $50 for winner and $25 for runner up.  "We're going to step up this year and pay whether they are using our software or not," said Don Higgins of Crew Chief Software...

Cayuga Dragway to host three double header TNT Hot Rod weekends in 2009!

Six Canadian events round out 2009 points schedule

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (February 14, 2009)  The Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series will return once again to Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP) in 2009.  And to the delight of many of the teams, three double header weekends will be contested at the Canadian facility. Cayuga Dragway is also sponsoring one of the many specialty awards (new for 2009) at each Canadian event - The FIRST ROUND LOSER WITH THE BEST REACTION TIME will receive a free pass for racer entry...

TNT Hot Rod Super Series returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park with expanded program in 2009!

Six events to be held at the 1/8th mile facility this year

LANCASTER, NEW YORK (February 7, 2009)  Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is pleased to announce the US portion of its 2009 schedule.  Returning to the facility that started it all, the TNT Super Series will have a total of SIX events at Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in 2009.  "We're very excited to have the TNT competitors back to DTRP this year," said Sharon Hughes, Drag Coordinator at DTRP.  "These racers are such a great group.  They are serious competitors who put on an awesome show...

Hoosier Tire Canada renews with TNT Super Series for 2009!

Highly coveted #1 qualifier award tradition continues

ST CATHARINES, ONTARIO (January 26, 2009)  Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is excited to announce the return of Hoosier Tire Canada for the 2009 season.  A $50 certificate will go to the #1 Qualifier at each TNT Series event this year. "We're also providing a $100 certificate to the 2009 TNT Series champion prize package...

Joe’s Transmission enters third season as title sponsor of TNT Hot Rod Super Series!

'Local' sponsor for 'local' series adds contingency payouts to 2009 program!

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (January 12, 2009)  The TNT Super Series is very excited to announce that Joe’s Transmission Service has signed on to support the series for a third straight year.  “It's huge for the series to have a title sponsor like Joe Boniferro and his team.  They bring elements to the series that few could match,” said Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director.  This year, Joe's Transmission is also posting contingency at each event - $50 to the winner and $25 to the runner-up.  "That's potentially an extra $900 in the purse this year!"

It looks like there will be TWELVE events in 2009 with ...

Paul Young and his seriously red racecar capture 2nd place in 2008 TNT Hot Rod Super Series!

Multiple late round appearances were crucial

ALDEN, NEW YORK (January 4, 2009)  Paul Young from Alden, New York wasn’t even thinking about racing Hot Rod when he and his dad Tom built their current drag car.  But - as many of the forty-five TNT Series competitors will attest to - you won’t find a more consistent, repeatable piece.  Combine that with the talent of Paul’s driving ability and it’s no surprise they finished in 2nd place in the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series...

David Surmatchewski learns that persistence pays off and finishes third in the 2008 TNT Super Series!

Season finished with strong momentum

OAKLAND, ONTARIO (December 30, 2008)  Being a high school teacher in southern Ontario has its ups and downs.  But David Surmatchewski from Oakland ON has fun on the blacktop as well as the blackboard.  In the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series, Dave finished in 3rd place out of 45 competitors.  “Yeah, we would’ve won the whole thing if it wasn’t for six thousandths of a second in the final of that last race of the year,” said Dave...

Gary Stowell hones his skills to finish 4th in the 2008 TNT Hot Rod Super Series!

Qualifying was key to his success

MACEDON, NEW YORK (December 19, 2008)  Gary Stowell from Macedon, New York has been racing Hot Rod since 2001.  In his first year chasing points in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series, Gary landed fourth out of the forty-five racers in the chase.  “We’re extremely pleased with our finish this year.  We weren’t even sure we could make enough events to contend for the title and here we are in the top five,” said Gary.  Sure, he was in some late rounds and even a runner-up finish - but this guy knows his EngineHones.com sponsored 1971 Vega like the back of his hand.  His worst qualifying position in seven events was sixth - and two of those were #1 spots, dead on with a zero! 

Jon Jablonski finishes fifth in the 2008 TNT Super Series points chase!

Pushes car owner out of the top 5 in the process!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (December 16, 2008)  Ask anyone in the western New York / southern Ontario area and they’ll tell you Jon Jablonski of West Seneca, New York is a contender any day of the week.  That point was demonstrated very clearly in the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series points chase.  For most of the 2008 season, Jon was either in or near the highly-coveted top 5 points positions.  On a good run the last race of the year, Jon made it to the semi-finals where he fell in a tight round to David Surmatchewski (Oakland ON).  Jon finished 5th out of 45 competitors...

Top five TNT Hot Rod Super Series teams to be rewarded at Yearend Awards Dinner!

Bonus prize table for all TNT racers in attendance!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (November 12, 2008)  The Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series yearend awards night is quickly approaching and many of the 45 teams who participated in 2008 are expected to attend.  Mick & Angelo’s in Niagara Falls will host the 2nd annual season closing event on Saturday November 22nd.

“This series is definitely one of the toughest I’ve seen in a long time - I would put any one of the TNT racers up against any World Champ,” said Joe Boniferro, owner of series title sponsor Joe’s Transmission Service.  “With most of the rounds being won & lost by thousandths of a second...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!”...

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.

Nov 17 2007 - Press Release

Joe Urbino takes the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series Championship for 2007!

The inaugural year is in the books and what a huge success it was!  The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series saw intense competition this year.  With car counts as high as 26, even qualifying in the top 16 became a challenge.  After 6 races and the dust settled, Joe Urbino from Alden, NY was the last man standing.

Joe was crowned 2007 Champion on Saturday November 17th at the awards night at Mick & Angelo’s in Niagara Falls – (Check out the pictures in the gallery section of the website).  He was able to take the top spot by winning 2 of the 6 events in 2007.  “I couldn’t believe at the Aug 26th race when the car ran a 7.001 in the first qualifying session and then bettered it with a 7.000 in the 2nd session!” said Joe.  That’s the level of competition the TNT series saw throughout 2007.  And it was that type of performance that earned Joe the championship.  Series sponsor, Joe Boniferro said “The 2007 season was a huge success.  Being the first year, we’re extremely pleased with the growth and support of the series.”

Out of the 44 racers registered in the series this year, here’s how the top 10 ended up:

1st place  –  Joe Urbino

2nd place –  Ted Barnes

3rd Place –  Jamie Stoneman

4th place  –  Ray Martino

5th place  –  Tony “The Shoe” Platania

6th place  –  Harry Phelps, Gary Kerl, Bill Elekes & Ross Booker

10th place –  Marc Caruso & Marco Weller

Each of the top 5 received a plaque and a very nice leather jacket embroidered with the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series logo.  In addition to the jackets, each TNT racer registered in 2007 and in attendance that night was given 2 or 3 shots at the prize table.  Everything from a B&M shifter to an Autometer tach to Taylor wires to die cast cars to a $100 Hoosier tire certificate. It’s safe to say they each walked out with $250-300 worth of goodies!  The prize table was made possible by Boniferro Speed & Custom, Performance Improvements, Hoosier Tire Canada, KC Auto, The Balancing Act, Forbes Bros Chevrolet, Tri Line Auto, RPM Magazine and Russ/Arlene Parker.

Looking ahead to 2008, TNT Series Director Ted Barnes says a year-end points fund and guaranteed payouts at each race are on his list of goals.  “We’ve already been approached by several interested sponsors for individual races and we’ve been speaking with the folks at Lancaster, Toronto and other tracks in the area.  It looks good for 6 or 7 events in 2008!  I’d suggest you keep an eye on our website and look for the first event early in May of 2008” said Ted.

One thing that is already confirmed are changes to the points system.  In 2008, the TNT points chase will mirror IHRA’s Pro Am points system but will add qualifying points to it.  “A large number of TNT racers compete on the IHRA circuit and are familiar with that system – So it makes sense to use it” added Ted.  “Stay tuned for details!”

Oct 13 - Press Release

by Dave Surmatchewski

TNT and Deuces were Wild at Lancaster on Oct 13 – Ted Barnes had a Royal Flush!

When the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series rolled into Lancaster Dragway on Oct 13 for the final event of the year, Ted Barnes had no idea what was about to happen.  There was also a ‘Deuces are Wild Box/No-Box Shootout’ that same day.  The temperature was a sharp 50°f and the density altitude never really made it over 1000’.  Combine that with a brisk cross wind and you have excellent conditions for running in 2 classes.

Harry Phelps from Newark, NY was the first to take advantage of things in TNT Hot Rod - scooping the #1 qualifying position and the $50 Hoosier Canada certificate with his near perfect 7.001.  Qualifying 5th, Ted decided to run both TNT Hot Rod and Box ET classes.  In Hot Rod, he had to deal with strong competition from the likes of Jamie Stoneman, Dave Surmatchewski and Gary Kerl.  In the final, he met up with Ross Booker from Binbrook, Ont.  Almost dead even off the line (Ross’s .510 to Ted’s .512), Ted took the win running 7.013 to Ross’s 7.051.

At the same time, Ted was making his way to the Box ET final.  There he met up with Joe Passero and won with a 7.06 on a 7.00 dial to Joe’s 5.32 on a 5.24 dial.  The icing on the cake was his final win of the day in the ‘King of the Hill’ race between Box and No-Box!  Ted & Bill made a massive 12 runs in eliminations that afternoon in the span of only 3 hours. “We were going down the track about every 15 minutes,” said Ted. “The car was deadly consistent all day.  We had luck on our side too.  When I missed the tree in 2nd round of Hot Rod, the car pulled me through running dead-on with a 5!”

Crew chief Bill did the most work that day.  “My job is to keep Ted focused.  I clap my hands at the starting line telling him I like what I see,” said Bill.

Ted would like to thank Performance Improvements, Top Quality Transmission, F&M Signs, Steel City Spring and Skyway Golf Carts for all their support.  “I also want to thank Joe Bonifero from Joe’s Transmission in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  Without Joe’s help, this series wouldn’t have been as successful as it was.  But most of all, I want to thank my Dad.  He’s there at every single race and gives 110%.  I couldn’t do this without his support.”

Both Jamie Stoneman and Ray Martino also had good days.  They both improved their points position, finishing 3rd and 4th respectively – passing Tony Platania along the way.  Tony came into the day 2nd in points with hopes of catching and passing points leader Joe Urbino – who couldn’t make this race.  Tony ended up finishing in 5th place – just enough to qualify for the prestigious year-end TNT awards.  The top 5 competitors will receive embroidered jackets and plaques at the awards dinner – to be held Saturday November 17 at 7:00pm at Mick & Angelo’s Eatery & Bar in Niagara Falls, Ontario (see our website for more details).  All TNT racers at the dinner will be eligible for some cool prizes as well.

Aug 26 - Press Release

Joe Urbino turns rainy day into pay day at Lancaster’s TNT event!

On the weekend of Aug 26th, Joe Urbino from Alden, NY had been at the IHRA national event in Milan, MI.  When rain turned that event into a washout, Joe loaded up the family and set sail to Lancaster for the TNT Hot Rod race.  Twenty-five of the best 10.90 racers in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series cars also took to the track.

When he got there, he made it look easy - blasting a 7.001 in the first qualifying session.  AND THEN, just to ensure he walked away with the Hoosier Tire Canada #1 qualifier bonus points, he topped that with a perfect 7.000 in the second session!

This was one of the toughest fields of TNT cars yet.  The top 12 qualifiers were 7.02 or better.  In fact, six of them were 7.00!  After chiseling through the field, Joe was set to face Tony Platania in the final, an always tough competitor from Rochester, NY.  Tony had a slight advantage on the tree  (a .522 to Joe’s .527) but Joe drove around him to take the win running 7.016 to Tony’s 7.030. This is Joe’s second win in the TNT Super Series.  “I got breaks when I needed them all day long.  And I hit the brakes where I needed to as well!” said Joe.  For Tony Platania, it’s his first runner-up finish at a TNT race.  He wanted to thank his dad, Richard who is always there helping him out.

Joe gained the most points available at a single TNT race.  This moved him back into 1st place – catapulting him to a huge 10 point lead over Tony Platania, now in 2nd place.  With only one points race left, Joe is going to be tough to catch.  Rounding out the top 5 are Ray Martino in 3rd, Jamie Stoneman in 4th and Ted Barnes/Bill Elekes tied for 5th.

The TNT Super Series next stop is Toronto Motorsports Park on Saturday Sept 1st for a non-points “open” event.  Thanks to Joe’s Transmission and HeadsUpRacer.com, they’ll be looking to take home the guaranteed $600/win! …And to hone their skills in preparation for the IHRA Canadian Nationals the following week.

"Open” event at TMP Sat Sept 1st with guaranteed $500/win!

Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series has just announced the addition of an “open” event for the 2007 season.  The “open” will be held on Saturday Sept 1st as part of Toronto Motorsports Park’s Labour Day festivities.  This “non-points” event will offer a minimum guaranteed $500 to the winner!  All other rules will apply.  “We know it’s short notice, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity.  The IHRA National Event is the following weekend – This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable data!”

TMP’s bracket program is offering a $1000/win for both Top and Mod ET each day as well as an additional $1000 and IHRA Ironman for the King of the Hill runoff on Sunday.  TNT racers are welcome to run both the bracket and ET classes - Throttle stops are allowed in the bracket classes at TMP.

GET THERE EARLY!!!

Aug 12 - Press Release

Toronto Motorsports Park goes from scorcher to soaker with TNT Hot Rod!

Sunday Aug 12th saw the Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series prepare to battle at Toronto Motorsports Park.  The morning weather was terrific!   Sunny skies and 3000’ density altitude.  After two qualifying sessions, Jamie Stoneman showed why he is the points leader.  A 10.903 in the first session catapulted him to the top of the qualifying chart!  Doug Lynden was strong as well posting a 10.907 for the #2 spot.

Then…the sky opened up and down came the rain.  Resulting in a complete wash out of eliminations.

Since qualifying was complete, Jamie will reap the #1 qualifier benefits - $50 Hoosier Tire Canada certificate and the highly coveted 2 bonus points - moving him out of a tie and into sole possession of first place in the points.  Joe Urbino, Ted Barnes, Ray Martino and Marc Caruso make up the top 5.

There will be no rain date for this event - the 4th in the 6 race series.  HOWEVER – THERE MAY BE AN ADDED EVENT ON LABOUR DAY WEEKEND – STAY TUNED TO www.tntsuperseries.com FOR UPDATES!