FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
"I have to thank Jeff Gregoire, Jamie and Heather Stoneman and my biggest supporter... my grandma... who passed in October," said Coonly. "Even with all the breakage in the beginning of the year, I have to thank Mike Janis at Jan-Cen Racing Engines for their quick turnaround. They give me a reliable piece to go out and be competitive with." He went on to thank Jason Vitez Racecars for an awesome set up and Phil's Quality Auto Service.
Coonly has been running in the TNTSS since it began and has seen the top five three times. He has also been successful on the IHRA circuit with two appearances in the Tournament of Champions, once in 2009 and again in 2012.
"Finishing in the top five in this series is a great accomplishment. I'm looking forward to making a run at the championship next year," he added. "Have to also thank Joe Boniferro and Ted Barnes for putting this series together and everyone who supports it. The level of competition is the toughest anywhere and that is thanks to all the awesome sponsors."
Coonly has owned the Nova for six years. It's powered by a 461 big block Chevrolet and runs 9.70's at 138 mph. To learn more about the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series and how you can get involved, visit www.tntsuperseries.com .
About the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series (TNTSS):
Since it began in 2006, the TNT Super Series has grown into one of the strongest, most competitive sportsman drag racing series in North America and has catapulted many competitors to success on the national and divisional stages.
The TNTSS is a self-governing organization with input from its teams. Based on NHRA’s Super Street & IHRA’s Hot Rod classes, competitors run on a 10.90 index in the 1/4 mile (7.00 in the 1/8 mile) and race for a guaranteed purse that pays back more than 100% of the racer's entry fees. The yearend points fund provides cash & prizes to the top eight finishers and the Series Champion receives a prize package worth over $4000.00.
The TNTSS is committed to providing the highest level of competition backed by solid media support to showcase its participants across North America. Events are contested at various drag racing facilities in southern Ontario and western New York and put on a spectacular show for the drag racing fan.
About Joe's Transmission
Joe Boniferro has owned and operated Joe's Transmission Service in Niagara Falls, Ontario since 1984. From the original single bay location, the business has progressed to a six bay, five employee automotive complex on Arthur Street. The two storey building houses Joe's Transmission (Commercial, Fleet and Performance Divisions) and Al's Radiator Service. They sell and install aftermarket high performance parts and accessories. As a Firestone Dealer they sell and install drag racing tires. Their specialty is building and repairing high performance transmissions. Contact Joe and his team at (905) 374-6116 or visit them online at www.joestransmission.com .
photo credit: Ron Rigby and Darwin Kent
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNTSS - Media Relations
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