FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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!"
Bill also had a runner-up finish just one week earlier at Skyview's Pro Am.
In Pittsburgh, Bill defeated Mark McKay in a very tight first round. Mark was .019 on the tree and ran a 7.015 to Bill's .016 and 7.002 package.
Bill got past both second and third rounds on a red-light and ran 6.987 both times.
Bill took some delay out for fourth round, knowing IHRA gives the bye run to best reaction time. Good thing because he needed it - Bill cut a .007 to Markie Brewer's .005, but it was Bill who ran closer to the number at 7.006 to a 7.016 and advanced to the semi's.
That gave Bill a bye into the final round where he met up with Greg Fowler. Having watched Greg win in the semi's with a red-light, running a 6.97, Bill decided on a strategy for the final.
Both drivers left with identical .023 lights and Bill was never in front. Greg took the stripe but ran a too quick 6.997 to Bill's 7.006 and Bill got to take the Ironman home to West Seneca, NY.
"They let the old guy win the race," said Bill after his win. "I can't say enough about the Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series. This local series is very well put together, gives us national event level competition and a really good time!"
You can see more about Bill and his 1975 Monza - visit www.tntsuperseries.com .
Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series Points (Top 10 of 43) After 9 of 13 Events
| 1 | Pete | Maduri Jr | 685 |
| 2 | Ted | Barnes | 571 |
| 3 | Dave | Surmatchewski | 547 |
| 4 | Mark | Herbold | 546 |
| 5 | Fred | Gross | 518 |
| 6 | Bill | Elekes | 507 |
| 7 | J.J. | Jablonski | 503 |
| 8 | Tom | Coonly | 469 |
| 9 | Chris | VanBaalen | 464 |
| 10 | Roy | Lister | 453 |
About the TNT Super Series:
The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series www.tntsuperseries.com began in 2006 and is entering its fourth full season in 2010. Based on NHRA’s Super Street & IHRA’s Hot Rod classes, the multi-event series runs on a 10.90 index in the 1/4 mile (7.00 in the 1/8 mile), guarantees a MINIMUM of $500 for an event win and pays round money for EVERY round win. Competing at facilities in southern Ontario and western New York, there are only two exceptions to the rulebook - no weight minimum and left-hand drive open-bodied cars are allowed.
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
2010 is our fourth season - with more than 100% payback!
Photo credit: Chris Simmons - www.csimmonsphoto.com
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNT Super Series - Media Relations Director
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