TNT Super Series heading to Dunn Tire Raceway Park this Friday June 13

[Ted Barnes]

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO (June 6, 2008) The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series competitors are ready for Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) this Friday June 13th. This is the 2nd out of 8 events in the 2008 tour and it coincides with Dunn Tire VIP Night at the track. “A huge turnout is expected in the grandstands for this event,” said Sharon Hughes, Drag Coordinator for DTRP. “We’ve given each racer in the DTRP points program 50 passes that are good for that night. Racers can bring friends, family and sponsors for a terrific night of racing!”

The Balancing Act, a southern Ontario hi performance engine shop, is presenting the June 13th TNT event. “We saw the success the TNT Series had in 2007 and are very excited to be associated with it this year,” said Gerry Bartel from The Balancing Act. “My partner Terry Thomas & I like the fact that the TNT series focuses on grass roots sportsman racers.”

In business since 1986, the St Catharines, Ontario area machine shop has a 1750 hp chassis dyno onsite. But it’s not just your average chassis dyno. Gerry and the team have it set up to simulate ¼ mile runs – complete with all the incremental times same as you would get at the track. That means you can tune your car based on E.T. without ever going to the track. “As a drag racer, I think this is an exceptional tool. It takes away all of the variables at the track like wind or traction issues. And you can tune your car in any weather!” commented Ted Barnes, TNT Series Director. “Index racers can dial in their car - including the throttle stop settings - in a few hours in the comfort of their shop!” Check them out at www.balancingactdyno.ca .

The June 13th event is where the 2008 TNT schedule really gets going. Then the series is off to Toronto Motorsports Park on June 22nd and then on to St. Thomas Dragway on July 5th to be part of the Show Me The Money Tour event there. But right now, the focus is on June 13th at DTRP. “We’re expecting a record number of cars,” added Ted. “Should be at least 30 competitors. Get there early - Qualifying begins at 4:00pm!”

Every TNT event including June 13th guarantees a minimum of $500 to win, rewards #1 qualifier with a $50 Hoosier Canada certificate, pays $25 round money for EVERY round win, posts contingency money for both winner & runner-up and counts for points towards lucrative TNT yearend awards.


Here are the top 5 in the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series points standings heading into Race #2:

1. Ted Barnes, Canfield ON 117
2. Gary Stowell, Macedon NY 98
3. David Surmatchewski, Oakland ON 81
4. Harris Phelps, Marion NY 67
5. Ken Jozwiak, Lancaster NY 64
Jason Vitez, Elma NY 64


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