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COUNTDOWN to a Championship
- Gary Kerl -
2013 TNT Super Series Fourth Place
WILLIAMSVILLE, NEW YORK (October 24, 2013) The Kerl family is no stranger to the winner's circle in the world of sportsman drag racing. That was proven once again when Gary Kerl from Williamsville, NY earned a fourth place finish in the 2013 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series.
Kerl went rounds in all but three events in 2013. Multiple round wins, a semi-final finish and an event win at Cayuga on Labour Day weekend earned him 732 points and placed him solidly in the top five.
"I feel I was fortunate to have been able to attend all the events this year and was able to qualify pretty well which helped my standings," said Kerl. In fact, Kerl's season saw him earn two Hoosier Tire Canada Number One Qualifier Awards along with qualifying points in all but two races, making a huge difference at year-end.
"With some event and round wins I am happy to end up in fourth place given the competitiveness of the TNT Super Series participants. It is a great series with great leadership."
Kerl says his Camaro performed very well all year and with the Scott Shafiroff 434, is able to turn 10.20s at over 130 MPH.
"It wasn't until the last several weeks that I had any serious problems," he added. "But with the expert help of my two sons, Greg and Jeff and their mechanical and welding skills respectively, they kept me in the competition. I don't even know if I could be racing at all if it wasn't for them."
Kerl also mentioned the continuous support from his wife Carolyn, brother Dennis and his sponsors Casey's Tavern, The Steer and Lake Effect Restaurants and Greg Kerl Automotive is very much appreciated. "Thanks to Joe Boniferro and all the people that contribute to the TNT Super Series. They put on a great show."
"I have mentioned before how enjoyable the camaraderie is among the competitors in this series. The track experience is not only competitive but enjoyable. I also need to mention the recent issue I had with the broken drive train and electrical system of my pit bike, but with the help of all, that also was quickly resolved."
Next up is the 2013 TNTSS Awards Night where the best of the 2013 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series will be celebrated on Saturday November 16th at Johnny Rocco's in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Visit www.tntsuperseries.com to learn more.
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 provides cash & prizes to the top eight finishers and the Series Champion receives a prize package worth over $4000.00.
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: Ron Rigby
For more information please contact:
Lewis Robinson
TNTSS - Media Relations
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