TNT Super Series champion to be crownedthis Saturday at Dunn Tire Raceway Park

45 racers...11 events...55 rounds...and then there were two!

CANFIELD, ONTARIO (September 28, 2009)  The 2009 Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series champion will be determined this Saturday October 3rd when the series returns to Dunn Tire Raceway Park (DTRP) in Lancaster, New York.  A total of 45 racers have battled all summer long through 11 events and 55 rounds of competition with some of the best side-by-side sportsman drag racing in the southern Ontario / western New York area.  Scott Jahren Paint presents the season finale and the competition is expected to be as tough as ever.

Series title sponsor, Joe Boniferro is extremely pleased with the third season.  "We've supported this series from the beginning because I knew there was talent in these local guys.  This year alone, our guys have taken home multiple Ironmen and one has a shot at a world championship!"

And this weekend will be no different - There are eight drivers racing for the top five yearend spots.  Everyone wants the prestige of a top five finish, but also their share in the yearend TNT awards.

Paul Young of Alden, NY is currently in first place with 735 points and has momentum on his side.  He's followed closely behind by Jamie Stoneman of Cheektowaga, NY with 720 points.  Jamie led the points for most of the season due to a very strong, early run but then lost the lead to Paul at the last event.  One of these two will be the 2009 champion since everyone else has been mathematically eliminated.

Gary Kerl of Williamsville, NY sits in third with 654 points.  With a good run on Saturday, Gary can improve to second place.  Fourth is Tom Coonly of Blasdell, NY with 647 points.  Tom has been on fire lately with many late round appearances and could also reach second place with a strong run. 

Bill Elekes of West Seneca, NY is on the bump spot in fifth place with 630 points and can improve to third before the day is out.  Right behind Bill is 2008 TNT champ, Ted Barnes of Canfield, ON sitting in sixth place with 624 points who also has third place in his sights. Other drivers within reach of the top five include Ken Jozwiak of Alden, NY and Fred Gross of Brampton, ON.

"The season finale is going to be awesome," commented Scott Jahren.  "Last year, the TNT championship came down to the final round of the final race.  And we're just excited to be a part of it."

Scott Jahren Paint has been creating show quality paint jobs for customers in the western New York
and southern Ontario area for over 8 years. He paints everything from door cars to dragsters to
helmets. If a paint scheme on a drag car catches your eye, chances are it came from the
Tonawanda, New York based operation.  Visit them at www.scottjahrenpaint.com .

Gates open on Saturday at 11am with qualifying at noon.  Visit www.dunntireracewaypark.com for more details.

Current Joe's Transmission TNT Super Series Points Standings (Top 10)

About the 2009 TNT Super Series:

The Joe’s Transmission TNT Hot Rod Super Series is based on NHRA’s Super Street & IHRA’s Hot Rod classes.  The twelve 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, pays round money for EVERY round win, has contingency sponsors, event specialty awards 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 more than 100% payback!

For complete TNT Super Series information including current news and driver profiles, visit www.tntsuperseries.com

photo credits - Dale Boeru www.canadiandragracingphotos.com

For more information, please contact:

Lewis Robinson

Media Relations Director

lewis@tntsuperseries.com