Quick Facts
Vehicle: JEGS.com / Mopar - Dodge Avenger
Series: National Hot Rod Association: Pro Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Stock & E.T. Brackets
Hometown: Delaware, Ohio
Height: 6-foot-0
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Weight: 185 pounds
Age: 42 (DOB June 23, 1970)
Family: son Jeg III (Feb. 13, 1997)
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Ashland University (1993)
2013 Car: JEGS.com / Mopar - Dodge Avenger
Crew Chief: Mark Ingersoll & Jim Yates
Years racing: 27 (16 as a professional)
Professional victories: 52
Professional final rounds: 85
Sportsman wins: 16 (7 in Super Stock, 4 in Super Gas, 2 in Top Dragster, 2 in Super Comp and 1 in Competition)
Sportsman final rounds: 22
Total NHRA victories: 68
Total NHRA final rounds: 107
Career-best elapsed time: 6.520-seconds, Concord, N.C. 2010
Career-best speed: Jeg Jr's best elapsed time in a Pro Stock car is 6.487-seconds and his best speed is 213.23-mph both recorded at the most recent NHRA event, the Amalie Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
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Jeg Coughlin Jr.
As one of the top 10 drag racers of all time, five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knows the value of a strong crew of dedicated professionals all working together towards one common goal. That's why the 68-time national event winner always is prepared to make the moves it takes to put his JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger in the best possible position to win.
The exacting methods paid dividends in 2012 when Coughlin's upstart race team successfully qualified for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. For 2013, the opportunity to join forces with fellow Mopar flagship driver and 2012 Pro Stock champion Allen Johnson and his J&J Racing group was too good to pass up.
Now, with the unwavering support of JEGS Mail Order and Mopar, Coughlin is taking aim at another Pro Stock championship to go with the ones he earned in 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2008.
There's every reason to bet on the affable Ohioan. He's been winning races at all levels of straight-line racing since he started in 1990 and even scored the Super Gas world title in 1992.
He's the only driver to win national events in four different eliminators in the same year, racking up victories in Super Stock, Super Gas, Comp and Pro Stock in 1997. He also was the first racer in NHRA's 63-year history to win in six different categories -- Pro Stock, Competition Eliminator, Top Dragster, Super Gas, Super Stock and Super Comp.
As one of the premiere flagship racers representing the high performance parts business his father started in 1960, JEGS Mail Order, Coughlin's pedigree for success will certainly shine through as his personal racing story continues to unfold.
| Jeg Jr. Championships | ||||
| Year | Event | Location | Class | By Cls |
| 2011 | JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals | Fontana, CA | Super Comp | 1 |
| 2010 | NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals | Brainerd, MN | Pro Stock | 52 |
| 2010 | FRAM Autolite Nationals | Sonoma, CA | Pro Stock | 51 |
| 2010 | NHRA Southern Nationals | Atlanta, GA | Pro Stock | 50 |
| 2010 | AAA Nationals | St. Louis, MO | Top Dragster | 2 |
| 2010 | O'Reilly Spring Nationals | Houston, TX | Pro Stock | 49 |
| 2009 | Mac Tools US Nationals | Indianapolis, IN | Pro Stock | 48 |
| 2009 | Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals | Reading, PA | Pro Stock | 47 |
| 2009 | UA NHRA Nationals | Englishtown, NJ | Pro Stock | 46 |
| 2009 | UA NHRA Nationals | Chicago, IL | Pro Stock | 45 |
| 2009 | O'Reilly Midwest Nationals | Madison, IL | Pro Stock | 44 |
| 2009 | Las Vegas Nationals | Las Vegas, NV | Pro Stock | 43 |
| 2009 | Arizona NHRA Nationals | Phoenix, Ariz. | Pro Stock | 42 |
| 2008 | ACDelco Nationals | Las Vegas,NV | Pro Stock | 41 |
| 2008 | Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals | Reading, PA | Pro Stock | 40 |
| 2008 | ACDelco Nationals | Gainesville,FL | Pro Stock | 39 |
| 2007 | AAA Finals | Pomona,CA | Pro Stock | 38 |
| 2007 | Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals | Brainerd, MN | Pro Stock | 37 |
| 2007 | O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Ntls | Bristol, TN | Pro Stock | 36 |
| 2007 | Torco Race Fuels NHRA Nationals | Joilet, IL | Pro Stock | 35 |
| 2006 | JEGS.com Cajun SPORTSnationals | Belle, Rose, LA | Top Dragster | |
| 2005 | AAA Auto Club Finals | Pomona, CA | Pro Stock | 34 |
| 2003 | Car Quest Nationals | Chicago,IL | Pro Stock | 33 |
| 2003 | Fram Autolite Nationals | Sonoma,CA | Pro Stock | 32 |
| 2003 | Sears Craftsman Nationals | St. Louis,MO | Super Stock | 7 |
| 2002 | ACDelco | Las Vegas,NV | Pro Stock | 31 |
| 2002 | O'Reily Fall Nationals | Dallas,TX | Pro Stock | 30 |
| 2002 | Sears Craftsman Nationals | Chicago,IL | Pro Stock | 29 |
| 2002 | O'Reily Mid South Nationals | Memphis,TN | Pro Stock | 28 |
| 2002 | U.S. Nationals | Indianapolis,IN | Pro Stock | 27 |
| 2002 | Rugged Liner Nationals | Brainerd,MN | Pro Stock | 26 |
| 2002 | Lucas Oil Norhwest Nationals | Seattle, WA | Pro Stock | 25 |
| 2002 | Sears Craftsman Nationals | St. Louis,MO | Pro Stock | 24 |
| 2001 | Pep Boys NHRA 50th Ann Nationals | Pomona,CA | Pro Stock | 23 |
| 2001 | MAC Tools Gatornationals | Gainesville,FL | Pro Stock | 22 |
| 2001 | Summit.com Nationals | Las Vegas,NV | Pro Stock | 21 |
| 2000 | AutoZone Nationals | Memphis,TN | Pro Stock | 20 |
| 2000 | Advance Auto Parts Nationals | Topeka,KS | Pro Stock | 19 |
| 2000 | U.S. Nationals | Indianapolis,IN | Pro Stock | 18 |
| 2000 | Matco Tools Nationals | Englishtown,NJ | Pro Stock | 17 |
| 2000 | Adavance Auto Parts Nationals | Atlanta,GA | Pro Stock | 16 |
| 2000 | Moto1.net Nationals | Richmond,VA | Pro Stock | 15 |
| 2000 | O'Reily Nationals | Houston,TX | Pro Stock | 14 |
| 2000 | Summit.com Nationals | Las Vegas,NV | Pro Stock | 13 |
| 2000 | CSK Nationals | Phoenix,AZ | Pro Stock | 12 |
| 2000 | AutoZone Winternationals | Pomona,CA | Pro Stock | 11 |
| 1999 | AAA Winston Finals | Pomona,CA | Pro Stock | 10 |
| 1999 | True Value Nationals | Reading,PA | Pro Stock | 9 |
| 1999 | Colonel's Truck Accessory Nationals | Brainerd,MN | Pro Stock | 8 |
| 1999 | Mopar Parts Nationals | Denver,CO | Pro Stock | 7 |
| 1999 | AutoZone Winternationals | Pomona,CA | Pro Stock | 6 |
| 1998 | Matco Tools SuperNationals | Houston,TX | Pro Stock | 5 |
| 1998 | Mopar Parts Nationals | Denver,CO | Pro Stock | 4 |
| 1998 | Pontiac Excitement Nationals | Columbus,OH | Pro Stock | 3 |
| 1998 | Mopar Parts Nationals | Englishtown,NJ | Pro Stock | 2 |
| 1997 | Matco Tools SuperNationals | Houston,TX | Pro Stock | 1 |
| 1997 | Champion Auto Stores Nationals | Brainerd,MN | Super Stock | 6 |
| 1997 | Sears Craftsman Nationals | St. Louis,MO | Super Stock | 5 |
| 1997 | Mopar Parts Nationals | Englishtown,NJ | Super Gas | 4 |
| 1997 | Fram Nationals | Atlanta,GA | Competition Elim. | 1 |
| 1996 | Pioneer Keystone Nationals | Reading,PA | Super Gas | 3 |
| 1996 | Pontiac Excitement Nationals | Columbus,OH | Super Stock | 4 |
| 1995 | Atsco Nationals | Phoenix,AZ | Super Stock | 3 |
| 1994 | Western Auto Nationals | Topeka,KS | Super Stock | 2 |
| 1994 | Slick 50 Nationals | Houston, TX | Super Stock | 1 |
| 1992 | U.S. Nationals | Indianapolis,IN | Super Gas | 2 |
| 1990 | Budweiser Springnationals | Columbus,OH | Super Gas | 1 |
| Jeg Jr. World Championships | ||||
| 2008 | POWERade World Champion | Pro Stock | 4 | |
| 2007 | POWERade World Champion | Pro Stock | 3 | |
| 2003 | Moroso 5-Day Champion | Super Pro | 1 | |
| 2002 | POWERade World Champion | Pro Stock | 2 | |
| 2000 | Winston World Champion | Pro Stock | 1 | |
| 1992 | Winston World Champion | Super Gas | 1 | |
| Jeg Jr. Divisional Championships | ||||
| Year | Event | Class | By Cls | |
| 2003 | Moroso 5-Day Champion | Super Pro | 1 | |
| 1997 | Division III Champion | Super Stock | 2 | |
| 1997 | Division III Champion | Competition | 1 | |
| 1994 | Division III Champion | Super Stock | 1 | |
| 1992 | Division III Champion | Super Gas | 1 | |
| Jeg Jr. Divisional Wins | ||||
| 1997 | Firebird Raceway (Div. 7) | Chandler, AZ | Comp | 4 |
| 1997 | Thunder Valley Dragway (Div. 4) | Noble, OK | Super Stock | 5 |
| 1997 | Thunder Valley Dragway (Div. 4) | Noble, OK | Comp | 3 |
| 1997 | U.S. 131 Dragway | Martin, MI | Comp | 2 |
| 1997 | Indianapolis Raceway Park | Indianapolis, IN | Comp | 1 |
| 1996 | Beech Bend Raceway | Bowling Green, KY | Super Stock | 4 |
| 1996 | U.S. 131 Dragway | Martin, MI | Super Stock | 3 |
| 1996 | Quaker City Dragway | Salem, OH | Super Stock | 2 |
| 1994 | Edgewater Sports Park | Cleves, OH | Super Stock | 1 |
| 1993 | Beech Bend Raceway | Bowling Green, KY | Super Gas | 5 |
| 1993 | Great Lakes Drag-O-Way | Union Grove, WI | Super Gas | 4 |
| 1992 | U.S. 131 Dragway | Martin, MI | 4 | |
| 1992 | Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green, KY | Super Gas | 3 |
| 1992 | U.S. 13 Dragway | Delmar, DE | Super Gas | 2 |
| 1992 | Indianpolis Raceway Park | Indianapolis, IN | Super Gas | 1 |
| Jeg Jr. Final Rounds | |||
| Year | Event | Result | Opponent |
| 2010 | Brainerd | Win | Shane Gray |
| 2010 | Denver | R/U | Allen Johnson |
| 2010 | Sonoma | Win | Jason Line |
| 2010 | Atlanta | Win | Rickie Jones |
| 2010 | St. Louis | R/U | Warren Johnson |
| 2010 | Houston | Win | Allen Johnson |
| 2009 | Indianapolis | Win | Greg Stanfield |
| 2009 | Reading | Win | Johnny Gray |
| 2009 | Englishtown | Win | Mike Edwards |
| 2009 | Chicago | Win | Mike Edwards |
| 2009 | St. Louis | Win | Jason Line |
| 2009 | Atlanta | R/U | Mike Edwards |
| 2009 | Las Vegas | Win | Greg Stanfield |
| 2009 | Houston | R/U | Ron Krisher |
| 2009 | Phoenix | Win | Kurt Johnson |
| 2008 | Richmond | R/U | Dave Connolly |
| 2008 | Dallas | R/U | Greg Stanfield |
| 2008 | Reading | Win | Dave Connolly |
| 2008 | Sonoma | R/U | Dave Connolly |
| 2008 | Chicago | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2007 | Pomona | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2007 | Pomona 2 | Win | Justin Humphreys |
| 2007 | Las Vegas | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2007 | Brainerd | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2007 | Bristol | Win | Kenny Koretsky |
| 2007 | Englishtown | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2007 | Chicago | Win | Jason Line |
| 2007 | St. Louis | R/U | Dave Connolly |
| 2007 | Las Vegas | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2005 | Panoma 2 | Win | Tom Martino |
| 2005 | Chicago 1 | R/U | Jason Line |
| 2004 | Gainesville | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2003 | Dallas | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2003 | Chicago 2 | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2003 | Memphis | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2003 | Sonoma | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2003 | Denver | R/U | Warren Johnson |
| 2003 | Chicago 1 | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2003 | Gainesville | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2002 | Las Vegas-2 | Win | Warren Johnson |
| 2002 | Dallas | Win | Gene Wilson |
| 2002 | Chicago-2 | Win | Ron Krisher |
| 2002 | Memphis | Win | Gene Wilson |
| 2002 | Indianapolis | Win | Jim Yates |
| 2002 | Brainerd | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2002 | Seattle | Win | Mark Whisnant |
| 2002 | St. Louis | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2002 | Englishtown | R/U | Greg Anderson |
| 2002 | Gainesville | R/U | Darrell Alderman |
| 2001 | Pomona-2 | Win | Mike Edwards |
| 2001 | Las Vegas | Win | Jim Yates |
| 2001 | Gainesville | Win | Mark Osborne |
| 2000 | Pomona-2 | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2000 | Dallas | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2000 | Memphis | Win | Scott Geoffrion |
| 2000 | Topeka | Win | Darrell Alderman |
| 2000 | Englishtown | Win | Greg Anderson |
| 2000 | Indianapolis | Win | Ron Krisher |
| 2000 | Brainerd | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 2000 | Seattle | R/U | Richie Stevens |
| 2000 | Atlanta | Win | Bruce Allen |
| 2000 | Richmond | Win | Jim Yates |
| 2000 | Houston | Win | Jim Yates |
| 2000 | Las Vegas | Win | WarrenJohnson |
| 2000 | Phoenix | Win | Mark Pawuk |
| 2000 | Pomona-1 | Win | WarrenJohnson |
| 1999 | Pomona-2 | Win | Warren Johnson |
| 1999 | Reading | Win | Mark Pawuk |
| 1999 | Brainerd | Win | Warren Johnson |
| 1999 | Denver | Win | Troy Coughlin |
| 1999 | Columbus | R/U | Warren Johnson |
| 1999 | Pomona-1 | Win | Troy Coughlin |
| 1998 | Pomona-2 | R/U | Richie Stevens |
| 1998 | Houston | Win | Tom Martino |
| 1998 | Topeka | R/U | Warren Johnson |
| 1998 | Denver | Win | Warren Johnson |
| 1998 | St. Louis | R/U | Kurt Johnson |
| 1998 | Columbus | Win | Jim Yates |
| 1998 | Englishtown | Win | Mike Edwards |
| 1998 | Pomona-1 | R/U | Jim Yates |
| 1997 | Houston | Win | Mark Osborne |
| Jeg Jr. Special Events | ||||
| 2011 | Tenn-Tuck E.T. Bracket Champ | Bowling Green, KY | Super Pro | |
| 2011 | Tenn-Tuck E.T. Bracket Champ | Bowling Green, KY | Super Pro | |
| 2011 | Estes Oil Company Big Bucks Event | Cleves, Ohio | Super Pro | |
| 2011 | Williams Paving Ultimate 32 Event | Cleves, Ohio | Super Pro | |
| 2011 | DSI Performance Trailer Cleaner 32 | Cleves, Ohio | Super Pro | |
| 2011 | American Race Cars Shootout | Belle Rose, LA | Super Pro | |
| 2008 | JEGS US Open Champion | Indianapolis,IN | Super Pro | |
| 2008 | Pontiac Showdown Champion | Las Vegas,NV | Pro Stock | |
| 2006 | AA Auto Salvage Superbucks | Atco,NJ | Super Pro | |
| 2006 | Hemi Shootout Champion | Las Vegas,NV | Super Stock | |
| 2006 | JEGS US Open Champion | Hamilton,OH | Super Pro | |
| 2006 | Moroso "Race of Champions" | West Palm Beach, FL | Super Pro | |
| 2006 | Moroso Motorsports Park 5-Day (3) | West Palm Beach, FL | Super Pro | |
| 2006 | Top Gun Challenge Champion | Piedmont,NC | Super Pro | |
| 2004 | MAC Tools US Nationals | Indianapolis,IN | Super Stock | |
| 2003 | Moroso Motorsports Park 5-Day | West Palm Beach, FL | Super Pro | |
| 2003 | Moroso Motorsports Park 5-Day | West Palm Beach, FL | Super Pro | |
| 2000 | Holley Dominator Duel Champion | Chicago,IL | Pro Stock | |
| 1999 | Winston Showdown Champion | Bristol,TN | Pro Stock | |
| 1999 | Holley Dominator Duel Champion | Englishtown,NJ | Pro Stock | |
| 1997 | Federal Mogul All-Star Champion | Columbus,OH | Super Stock | |
| 1993 | Moroso Motorsports Park 5-Day | West Palm Beach, FL | Super Pro | |
| 1991 | TRW All-Star Champion | Columbus,OH | Super Gas | |
All-time NHRA professional championships
| John Force | 15 | Funny Car |
| * Bob Glidden | 10 | Pro Stock |
| Tony Schumacher | 7 | Top Fuel |
| * Kenny Bernstein | 6 | Funny Car/Top Fuel |
| Warren Johnson | 6 | Pro Stock |
| * Dave Schultz | 6 | Pro Stock Motorcycle |
| * Joe Amato | 5 | Top Fuel |
| Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 4 | Pro Stock |
| * Don Prudhomme | 4 | Funny Car |
| * Gary Scelzi | 4 | Top Fuel/Funny Car |
| * Lee Shepherd | 4 | Pro Stock |
All-time NHRA professional championships among active racers
| John Force | 15 | Funny Car |
| Tony Schumacher | 7 | Top Fuel |
| Warren Johnson | 6 | Pro Stock |
| Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 4 | Pro Stock |
| Greg Anderson | 4 | Pro Stock |
| Larry Dixon | 3 | Top Fuel |
| Andrew Hines | 3 | Pro Stock Motorcycle |
All-time Pro Stock championships
| * Bob Glidden | 10 | (1974-1975, 1978-1980, 1985-1989) |
| Warren Johnson | 6 | (1992-1993, 1995, 1998-1999, 2001) |
| Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 4 | (2000, 2002, 2007-2008) |
| * Lee Shepherd | 4 | (1981-1984) |
| Greg Anderson | 4 | (2003-2005, 2010) |
| * Darrell Alderman | 3 | (1990-1991, 1994) |
| Jason Line | 2 | (2006, 2011) |
All-time Pro Stock championships among active racers
| Warren Johnson | 6 | (1992-1993, 1995, 1998-1999, 2001) |
| Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 4 | (2000, 2002, 2007-2008) |
| Greg Anderson | 3 | (2003-2005) |
| Jim Yates | 2 | (1996-1997) |
| Jason Line | 2 | (2006, 2011) |
| Mike Edwards | 1 | (2009) |
Age at time of fourth championship
| Driver | Year | Age at fourth title |
| * Bob Glidden | 1979 | 35 |
| Tony Schumacher | 2006 | 36 |
| * Don Prudhomme | 1978 | 37 |
| Jeg Coughlin Jr. | 2008 | 38 |
| * Lee Shepherd | 1984 | 40 |
| * Kenny Bernstein | 1988 | 44 |
| John Force | 1994 | 45 |
| * Gary Scelzi | 2005 | 45 |
| * Dave Schultz | 1993 | 45 |
| * Joe Amato | 1991 | 47 |
| Warren Johnson | 1998 | 55 |
* Retired or deceased
• Only driver in the 60 year history of NHRA to win in six different categories (Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Top Dragster).
• Four-time Full Throttle Pro Stock world champion (2000, 2002, 2007, 2008)
• Sportsman world champion in Super Gas category (1992)
• NHRA Rookie of the Year (1998)
• Became 10th driver in NHRA's 58-year history to win 50 national events (2007)
• Three-time winner of K&N Filters Horsepower Challenge (1999, 2000, 2009)
• Only driver in history to win national events in four categories in one season --
Pro Stock, Super Stock, Competition, and Super Gas (1997)
• Four-time NHRA Division 3 champion (Super Gas, 1992; Super Stock, 1994; Competition and Super Stock, 1997)
• Moroso 5-Day Overall Points Champion (Super Pro, 2003)
• Two-time Mopar Hemi Challenger winner (Indianapolis, 2004; and Las Vegas, 2006)
PERSONAL
• Son Jeg III
• Works in family owned business, JEGS Automotive/JEGS Mail Order.
• Is the youngest of the four Coughlin brothers.
• Brother John can be found racing in Top Dragster and helping with his son Cody's circle track effort.
• Brother Troy races in Pro Mod.
• Brother Mike races in Top Sportsman.
• Nephew Troy Jr competes in Super Comp and can be spotted bracket racing.
• Enjoys spending time with family, golfing, motocross, karting and bracket racing.
Career Highlights:
• Only driver in the 60 year history of NHRA to win in six different categories (Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Top Dragster).
• Four-time Full Throttle Pro Stock world champion (2000, 2002, 2007, 2008)
• Sportsman world champion in Super Gas category (1992)
• NHRA Rookie of the Year (1998)
• Became 10th driver in NHRA's 58-year history to win 50 national events (2007)
• Three-time winner of K&N Filters Horsepower Challenge (1999, 2000, 2009)
• Only driver in history to win national events in four categories in one season --
Pro Stock, Super Stock, Competition, and Super Gas (1997)
• Four-time NHRA Division 3 champion (Super Gas, 1992; Super Stock, 1994; Competition and Super Stock, 1997)
• Moroso 5-Day Overall Points Champion (Super Pro, 2003)
• Two-time Mopar Hemi Challenger winner (Indianapolis, 2004; and Las Vegas, 2006)
PERSONAL
• Son Jeg III
• Works in family owned business, JEGS Automotive/JEGS Mail Order.
• Is the youngest of the four Coughlin brothers.
• Brother John can be found racing in Top Dragster and helping with his son Cody's circle track effort.
• Brother Troy races in Pro Mod.
• Brother Mike races in Top Sportsman.
• Nephew Troy Jr competes in Super Comp and can be spotted bracket racing.
• Enjoys spending time with family, golfing, motocross, karting and bracket racing.
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