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COUNTDOWN to a Championship 

- Harry Phelps - 

2016 TNT Super Series THIRD PLACE

 

Harry Phelps - photog Bryan EppsNIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO (November 21, 2016)  After spending most of the season in the top five, Harry Phelps of Newark, New York drove his Pinto to a solid third place finish in the 2016 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.

The former driver of the year was seen in late rounds at most events.  Three semi-final appearances plus a runner-up earned him 608 points in the chase for the championship.

This is Harry's best points finish yet.  In the past six seasons Harry has finished fourth twice - 2011 and 2012, tied with his son Harris in 2014 for fifth and now third in 2016.

"I want to thank my wife Audrey and sons Harris and Mike and their families, Chuck DeRidder of DeRidder's Garage plus Dave and Bruce Ward at Engine Assembly," said Phelps.

"Also, thanks to Ted Barnes and Joe Boniferro for a special 10th season with the TNT Super Series and to Charlene Lepp for all her hard work."

To learn more about the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series and how you can become a part of it, visit www.tntsuperseries.com or www.facebook.com/TNTSuperSeries and sign up for the mailing list.

 

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: Bryan Epps

For more information please contact:

Lewis Robinson

TNTSS - Media Relations

lewis@tntsuperseries.com


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