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2008 TNT Hot Rod championship to be decided this weekend at TMP!

Tight points battle comes down to one event

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (October 14, 2008)  Nine Hot Rod events in 2008 at three different tracks and it all comes down to this!  Bieda’s Powersports presents the final and championship-deciding event in the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series for 2008 this Sunday Oct 19th at Toronto Motorsports Park (TMP).  Being the champion in the toughest sportsman series around not only carries bragging rights - the 2008 champion will receive $1000 cash, a custom embroidered leather jacket, a 2009 TNT Series Gold Card and (if qualified) a drum of race fuel.  Cash payouts and leather jackets will be awarded to each of the top 5 racers at the yearend awards dinner – to be held on Saturday November 22nd – at Mick & Angelo’s Eatery in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  Email lewis@tntsuperseries.com to reserve your seat.

One thing is for certain; TNT competitors will be bringing their best game with them on Sunday.  Each round of eliminations is worth 10 points.  Add in bonus points for an event win or runnerup – PLUS qualifying points – and you’re going to have one heck of a battle here!  Current points leader Bill Elekes from West Seneca NY has three competitors all within 3 rounds of taking his lead away - Ted Barnes (Canfield ON), David Surmatchewski (Oakland ON) and JJ Jablonski (West Seneca NY).

Also still in contention for the championship are Paul Young (Alden NY), Wayne Sipos (Binbrook ON), Jamie Stoneman (Cheektowaga NY), Gary Stowell (Macedon NY) and Gary Kerl (Williamsville NY).  “The TNT Series helped me get a handle on the setup in all types of weather and track conditions,” said Gary Stowell.  “It’s the best way to prepare for a national event.”  But the sleeper in that group is Paul Young.  He hasn’t yet attended 3 Canadian races so by simply showing up on Sunday, the 40 attendance points alone will put him in 2nd place.

Of course, there are many other heavy-hitters in the TNT series who could very well be “spoilers” in the chase for the championship.  Tony Platania (Rochester NY) for example, recently took home an IHRA Ironman in Stock eliminator at Skyview’s Pro Am event.  He will be there on Oct 19th with his wheel-standing Hot Rod ‘69 Camaro.

Gates will open at 10am on Sunday, with qualifying at noon and eliminations to follow.  This event will be run in the 1/8th mile format on a 7.00 index.  For further event info, visit www.torontomotorsportspark.com .

About the TNT Super Series:

The Joe’s Transmission TNT 10.90 Super Series is based on NHRA’s Super Street & IHRA’s Hot Rod classes.  The 8 race series guarantees a minimum of $500 for an event win, pays round money for EVERY round win, has contingency sponsors and offers lucrative yearend rewards.  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

$50 event entry (plus spectator fee paid upon entry to track)

with 100% payback!

For complete TNT Super Series information including the 2008 schedule, visit www.tntsuperseries.com

Ted Barnes

Series Director