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Countdown to the 2011 TNTSS Championship - Second Place - Mark Herbold
ELMA, NEW YORK (November 2, 2011) Many drivers and teams wonder how to succeed in drag racing. Well just look at what Mark Herbold and his partner Gary Schintzius achieved in the 2011 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series. They accumulated an impressive 610 points, earning them a second place finish overall in the highly competitive sportsman series.
Having attended a few events here and there in previous years, Mark and Gary didn’t really chase the TNTSS points until two years ago, where they finished third.
Then in 2011, the Elma, New York based team was solid in qualifying all season long, posting three number one’s. Add to that two quarter-final appearances, two semi-finals, one event win and they were battling for the top spot right up to the last event.
Highlights for this season according to Mark were the three number one qualifiers. “And that weekend at Lancaster where we won one race and finished in the semi’s in another race on the same day!”
The team’s weapon of choice is a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette that he and Gary have owned since 2007. A 323 cubic inch small block Chevy with Buick heads for power, the car is capable of quarter mile runs in the 8.50 range. Other racecars over the years include a 1968 Camaro, 1977 Vega, 1977 Monza, 1932 Bantam Roadster and a BDR dragster. "I've driven for people like Dave Kennedy, Jim Salemi, Joe Schmitz, Phil & Nancy
Harnden, Dave Dudley and of course, Gary Schintzius."
Mark has been going to the drag strip since he was 13 years old when Curt Weber got him hooked. Since then, he's had many accomplishments. “We were pretty proud of finishing third last year in the 2010 TNTSS points," added Mark. "And to improve to second this year is amazing. Plus we've had many wins at Lancaster and Cayuga over the years racing in both Competition Eliminator and Super Gas." Mark says he is honored to have raced against some of today's best such as Mike Janis, Fred Hahn, Jim Zakia and FJ Smith.
Mark was very quick to thank Gary and Alice Schintzius and family. “Thanks to my wife, Stephanie and Sarah,” added Mark. “And Crockett, Dave Kennedy, KTR Engines, BDR Torque Converters, Joe’s Transmission, the Barnes family, Russ and Arlene Parker, my Mom and Dad and my friends who have supported me over the years.”
Looking ahead to 2012, the pair will once again be going after a TNTSS championship and will also be looking to get their name on the Trailer Shop / ERD Race of Champions trophy.
Next up for the 2011 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is the year-end awards night taking place on Saturday November 12 at Johnny Rocco's in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Visit www.tntsuperseries.com for complete details.
About Joe's Transmission Service
Joe’s Transmission has been in business in Niagara Falls, Ontario since 1984. They sell & install high performance parts & accessories however their specialty is building & repairing high performance transmissions. Contact Joe and his team at (905) 374-6116 or visit them online at www.joestransmission.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 stage.
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 Series Champion receives a prize package worth over $3500.00.
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.
Photo credit: Dale Boeru - www.CanadianDragRacer.ca
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNT Super Series - Media Relations
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