Charlie Kenopic wins TNT 10.90 Super Series Race at St Thomas Dragway!

Ted Barnes · 07-09-2008, 10:12 PM

SPARTA, ONTARIO (July 9, 2008) In a strong field of Hot Rod racers at the July 5th Benson “Show Me The Money” Tour, Charlie Kenopic from Renfrew Ontario qualified in the #2 spot with a 7.003 and then marched through the field to take the win in the fourth event of the 9-round Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series presented by Performance Unlimited.

“We usually race in Super Rod and have never run this car in a Hot Rod race before. With this event being 1/8th mile, I wasn’t sure we could slow it down enough,” commented Charlie in the St Thomas Dragway Winner’s Circle. “I want to thank Rick & Eric Stroud and family. They help me out a great deal on and off the racetrack.”

Charlie quickly figured out how to slow his 1927 Ford T Roadster to the 7.00 index – posting not one, but two 7.00 runs in qualifying. This set up served him well as he faced off against some stout TNT competition from the likes of Marc Vezina (Straffordville ON), Wayne Sipos (Binbrook ON) and Gary Saska (Ingersoll ON) on his way to the final round. There he met up with current TNT points leader Ted Barnes (Canfield ON). Ted had the advantage off the line (.012 to .033) but couldn’t hold off the Roadster’s top end charge. Charlie took the win light with a 7.014 at 118mph to Ted’s breakout 6.986 at 102mph.

Taking home the #1 qualifier honours and yet another $50 Hoosier Tire Canada certificate was Jamie Stoneman of Cheektowaga NY posting a 7.0001 at 118mph.

Next up on the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is a double race weekend – First to Dunn Tire Raceway Park on Friday August 8th and then to Toronto Motorsports Park on Sunday August 10th.

With the points championship determined by “best 3 Canadian races plus best 3 US races”, things should shake up quite a bit as we head into the rest of the 2008 races. Here are the current points standings after 3 of 9 races complete:

1. Ted Barnes, Canfield ON 256
2. Jamie Stoneman, Cheektowaga NY 214
3. David Surmatchewski, Oakland ON 195
4. Wayne Sipos, Binbrook ON 182
5. Bill Elekes, West Seneca NY 133
6. Gary Saska, Ingersoll ON 123
7. Joe Passero, Stevensville ON 116
8. Charlie Kenopic, Renfrew ON 110
9. Ross Booker, Hamilton ON 104
10. Gary Stowell, Macedon NY 98

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 9 race series guarantees a minimum of $500 for an event win, pays round money for EVERY round win, has contingency sponsors for both winner and runner-up 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

For more information, please contact:
Ted Barnes
Series Director
info@tntsuperseries.com

07-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#1
Ted Barnes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Charlie Kenopic wins TNT 10.90 Super Series Race at St Thomas Dragway! SPARTA, ONTARIO (July 9, 2008) In a strong field of Hot Rod racers at the July 5th Benson “Show Me The Money” Tour, Charlie Kenopic from Renfrew Ontario qualified in the #2 spot with a 7.003 and then marched through the field to take the win in the fourth event of the 9-round Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series presented by Performance Unlimited. “We usually race in Super Rod and have never run this car in a Hot Rod race before. With this event being 1/8th mile, I wasn’t sure we could slow it down enough,” commented Charlie in the St Thomas Dragway Winner’s Circle. “I want to thank Rick & Eric Stroud and family. They help me out a great deal on and off the racetrack.” Charlie quickly figured out how to slow his 1927 Ford T Roadster to the 7.00 index – posting not one, but two 7.00 runs in qualifying. This set up served him well as he faced off against some stout TNT competition from the likes of Marc Vezina (Straffordville ON), Wayne Sipos (Binbrook ON) and Gary Saska (Ingersoll ON) on his way to the final round. There he met up with current TNT points leader Ted Barnes (Canfield ON). Ted had the advantage off the line (.012 to .033) but couldn’t hold off the Roadster’s top end charge. Charlie took the win light with a 7.014 at 118mph to Ted’s breakout 6.986 at 102mph. Taking home the #1 qualifier honours and yet another $50 Hoosier Tire Canada certificate was Jamie Stoneman of Cheektowaga NY posting a 7.0001 at 118mph. Next up on the 2008 Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is a double race weekend – First to Dunn Tire Raceway Park on Friday August 8th and then to Toronto Motorsports Park on Sunday August 10th. With the points championship determined by “best 3 Canadian races plus best 3 US races”, things should shake up quite a bit as we head into the rest of the 2008 races. Here are the current points standings after 3 of 9 races complete: 1. Ted Barnes, Canfield ON 256 2. Jamie Stoneman, Cheektowaga NY 214 3. David Surmatchewski, Oakland ON 195 4. Wayne Sipos, Binbrook ON 182 5. Bill Elekes, West Seneca NY 133 6. Gary Saska, Ingersoll ON 123 7. Joe Passero, Stevensville ON 116 8. Charlie Kenopic, Renfrew ON 110 9. Ross Booker, Hamilton ON 104 10. Gary Stowell, Macedon NY 98 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 9 race series guarantees a minimum of $500 for an event win, pays round money for EVERY round win, has contingency sponsors for both winner and runner-up 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 For more information, please contact: Ted Barnes Series Director info@tntsuperseries.com __________________ Ted Barnes 1511 HR