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Countdown to a Championship - Tom Coonly - 2012 TNT Super Series Second Place
BLASDELL, NEW YORK (November 1, 2012) Tom Coonly from Blasdell, New York says that 2012 is the best year he’s had yet as a sportsman drag racer. Only five years into it, Tom has had more success than many see in an entire career.
In 2012, not only did Tom finish in second place in the highly competitive Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series after earning a strong 704 points, he also went to his second IHRA Tournament of Champions after finishing third in the IHRA Division One standings.
In TNTSS competition Tom qualified well all year, earning bonus points at all but two events including two number one qualifying spots. In eliminations, his season started off strong with an event win at just the second race. He then proceeded to go rounds at most events throughout the season plus he saw a second final in August, scoring a runner-up at St Thomas Raceway Park.
Then Tom capped it off with runner-up finish at the prestigious Performance Improvements Race Of Champions in early September.
"I have to thank Jeff Gregoire, Jamie Stoneman, Pete D'Agnolo, Jon Jablonski and everyone from the TNT series for the text, email and phone call support this year," commented Tom.
Help with Tom's racing efforts comes from Phil’s Quality Auto Service in West Seneca, Bill Elekes at AutosDirectBuffalo.com, Jan-Cen Motorsports, Competition Transmission and Jason Vitez Racecars.
"Have to thank Russ and Arlene Parker for their help over the past six years, Joe Boniferro for always supporting the series and Ted Barnes for putting it together," he added. "As well as all of our sponsors that help with each race and keep our payouts the best around."
Tom's 1975 Nova has a 461 Chevrolet for power and is capable of 6.20 elapsed times in the eighth mile. For 2013, Tom plans to freshen up the drivetrain and go after the TNTSS championship.
Meet Tom and his crew at the upcoming sixth annual TNTSS Awards Night at Johnny Rocco's Italian Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario on Saturday November 10th at 7pm. Seating is limited and last year's event was jammed so get there early!
For everything you need to know about the most popular sportsman drag racing series in the country, visit www.tntsuperseries.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 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 pays the top five finishers and the 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.
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: Dwayne Young - www.cmsports.com
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNTSS - Media Relations
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