FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lovetro and Maduri share honors in TNT Super Series final weekend
Rain wins on the racetrack - Lottery determines final event winner
LANCASTER, NEW YORK (October 26, 2010) The final race in the 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series this past Saturday saw twenty-three racers all trying to improve their position within the championship points standings. But it was the weather man who ended up winning as the race got rained out after the final qualifying session.
Wayne Sipos from Binbrook, Ontario sat atop the field running a perfect 7.000 in qualifying, earning him a bye in first round.
With the field set and rain pouring down, TNT Series Director Ted Barnes decided to award qualifying points then lottery off eliminations - presented by Scott Jahren Paint - since re-scheduling the event was not an option. "We figured we'd have some fun so we got a deck of cards, determined lane choice, paid round money and had a blast!"
In the final round, it was the same pair as one year ago in 2009 - Depew, New York's Jeff Sobczynski and Webster, New York's Sam Lovetro Jr. Sam had lane choice - which meant he got to decide if he took the first card or second card. True to what he did throughout eliminations, Sam handed that choice over to Jeff and then took the win by drawing high card!
"Nobody likes that it's raining," said Sam. "But this is a terrific way to finish this deal! And we saved some money on fuel and tires!"
The final points standings have Pete Maduri Jr of Tonawanda, New York taking home the title of 2010 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series Champion with an incredible 867 points.
Dave Surmatchewski of Oakland, Ontario finished a strong second place earning 769 points. Then it was Elma, New York's Mark Herbold in third with 649 points and Canfield, Ontario's Ted Barnes in fourth scoring 642 points. Rounding out the top five with 638 points is Bill Elekes of West Seneca, New York.
The top five will be honored at the yearend awards banquet on Saturday November 20th at Johnny Rocco's Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario. And if you've never been to a TNT Super Series yearend celebration, you don't know what you're missing. The prize table alone is worth thousand's of dollars. Visit www.tntsuperseries.com for full details.
Specialty Awards
Wayne Sipos (Binbrook, ON) with a perfect 7.000
Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series Points (Top 10 of 46) After 13 of 13 Events
1 |
Pete | Maduri Jr | 867 |
2 |
Dave | Surmatchewski | 769 |
3 |
Mark | Herbold | 649 |
4 |
Ted | Barnes | 642 |
5 |
Bill | Elekes | 638 |
6 |
Chris | VanBaalen | 615 |
7 |
Fred | Gross | 602 |
8 |
Wayne | Sipos | 570 |
9 |
J.J. | Jablonski | 554 |
10 |
Scott | Jahren | 548 |
| Larry | Pulver | 548 |
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: Ted Barnes and Ron Rigby - ronrigby@rochester.rr.com
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNT Super Series - Media Relations Director
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