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.

"I can't believe it," said Jamie in the TMP Winner's Circle.  "Two weeks ago, the cab, engine and transmission weren't even in the chassis.  We thrashed to get the truck ready for the season opener last week and got a runner-up finish.  Here we are winning the next two in a row.  Awesome!"  The 555 cid big block Chevy-powered 1993 S10 qualified third Saturday, first on Sunday and then busted up the field all weekend long.

Saturday Results

Saturday's race had a delayed start due to a persisent, misting rain.  Then at 3pm, TNT competitors had their one and only qualifying round with Bill Elekes of West Seneca, New York landing atop the leader board in the number one spot, taking home the Hoosier Tire Canada $50 certificate.

First round action had Jamie paired with Jim Flanigan of Holland, New York where he won on a double-breakout.  Jamie Tupper of Tillsonburg, Ontario put up a good fight in round two with an .009 advantage at the tree, but he couldn't hold off the 147 mph charging S10.  In the semi-final round, Jamie met up with number one qualifier Bill Elekes.  He had the advantage on the tree with an .015 light to an .029 and never looked back, running a dead-on 10.903 at 141 mph to Bill's 10.926, 146 mph effort.  On the other side of the ladder, Andrew Stirk of Orangeville, Ontario took out Fred Gross of Milton, Ontario with an .022 reaction to an .030.  Andrew also ran a dead-on 10.907 at 143 mph to Fred's breaking out 10.892, 129 mph pass.

In the final round, the advantage on the starting line went to Jamie with an .009 light to Andrew's .041.  At the stripe, it was all Jamie running a 10.914 at 143 mph for the win to Andrew's 10.879 at 144 mph.  For his efforts, Jamie took home the guaranteed $500 winner's purse.

Specialty Awards - Saturday

• J&S Collision - Closest to the Index (1st Round Loser) - $50 - Kirk Parry of North Tonawanda, NY
• Toronto Motorsports Park - Best Reaction Time (1st Round Loser) - FREE PASS - Charlie Speck of Niagara Falls, ON
• DSE1 - Bounty Hunter - 5 gallons race fuel - Fred Gross of Brampton, ON (took out Ted Barnes in rd 2)

Sunday Results

Sunday was the best day of the weekend.  Sunny skies and 55 degree temperatures made for lots of horsepower.  Two rounds of qualifying saw Jamie Stoneman in the number one spot, taking home the Hoosier Tire Canada $50 award with a 10.910 shot.  This also earned him the bye run in first round of eliminations. 

Second round had Jamie up against Fred Gross. "This was our lucky run of the weekend.  Let's just call it driver error," added Jamie.  "Just lucky for me that Fred broke out because I wasn't going to run the number!"  Third round he met up with Gary Saska of Ingersoll, Ontario.  Gary handed the round win to Jamie when he turned on the red light by a mere .002 seconds.  In the semi's, Jamie was the recipient of a second bye run as the 17 car sportsman ladder dictated.  The other semi-final pairing was Ken Jozwiak of Alden, New York against Ted Barnes of Canfield, Ontario.  Ted's .018 light and dead-on 10.909 at 124 mph took the win over Ken's .031 light and 10.921, 133 mph run.

In the final round, it was all Jamie Stoneman; strapping Ted to the tree with his .006 reaction to Ted's .025.  Jamie took the win running 10.918 at a coasting 134mph to Ted's 'out the back door' 10.958 at 126 mph.  "This truck was just awesome all weekend long," commented Jamie as he held the two winner's plaques at the end of it all. Jamie pocketed another $500 and an extra $100 in contingency from Crew Chief Software for his two wins.

Jamie was quick to thank his dad Jim and his crew chief Jeff Gregoire.  "I could never do any of this if it weren't for dad and Jeff.  They're always there helping me," he added.  Jamie mentioned they lost a friend last month.  His name was Dave Smith from Fonthill, Ontario.  "Dave was a part of our race team and his presence will be missed."

Jamie also wanted to thank Rosehill Auction, Buffalo Clearance and Supply, Phil's Quality Auto Service, Putman Racing Services, Jason Vitez Racecars and Competition Transmission.  "And I can't say enough about the TNT series and its sponsor, Joe's Transmission.  And Rosehill Auction for presenting this weekend.  We really appreciate what they do.  It makes this all possible for all the racers."

Specialty Awards - Sunday

• J&S Collision - Closest to the Index (1st Round Loser) - $50 - Gary Kerl of Williamsville, NY
• Toronto Motorsports Park - Best Reaction Time (1st Round Loser) - FREE PASS - Jim Flanigan of Holland, NY
• DSE1 - Bounty Hunter - 5 gallons race fuel - JJ Jablonski of West Seneca, NY - MOV of .006 vs Bill Elekes (nobody took out Jamie Stoneman so prize goes to tightest margin of victory all day)

Next stop on the 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series is Friday June 5th at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster, New York.  And then it's back to Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park for another double-header June 13-14th.  Visit www.dunntireracewaypark.com and www.torontomotorsportspark.com for more details.

Current Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series Points Standings