
Jeg, who won the Top Dragster title at the 2006 JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals, plans to arrive in Belle Rose with a pair of brand new Undercover Chassis dragsters, one for himself and one for his fiancée, Samantha Kenny. The cars were completed just days before the event and will be raced following an abbreviated test session at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Having to ability to compete in events like the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals is exactly what the five-time world champ had in mind when he decided to take a hiatus from the NHRA Full Throttle series in 2011. Coughlin last raced in Belle Rose in 2006, and is eager to return to Bayou country.
“There is no question that I have missed having the opportunity to compete in events like this one the past few years,” said Jeg. “What I’m looking forward to the most is being able to see old friends and enjoy some of the many post-race celebrations that take place each night. That’s what makes this race so much fun.”
When asked about the allure of the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals, Jeg’s brother Mike doesn’t hesitate for a second.
“For me, its all about the food,” said Mike, who won the Super Comp title at the 2005 Belle Rose event and will return this year behind the wheel of his 200-mph Top Sportsman Chevy Cobalt. “Everywhere you look, someone is cooking up some good Cajun food and there’s always plenty to go around. We absolutely have fun racing and when we’re on the track we take it seriously, but this is also a great place to have fun with the family. I’m also looking forward to watching my son, Jack, race his Jr. Dragster. I do look forward to this event every year. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
Last year, third generation Coughlin racer T.J. got his first taste of the JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals and he’s eager to go back for more. Once gain, T.J. will be joining Jeg and Samantha in the highly competitive Super Comp category.
“When I came here last year, it didn’t take me long to figure out why my uncles consider this one of their favorite races,” said T.J., who finished 2010 as the eighth-ranked Super Comp driver in the nation. “Now, I’m anxious to go back. I lost in the second round last year so I’d love to improve on that but I’m also looking forward to all the good times we have after the race is over. Having my uncles and my cousin there will only help make it that much more fun.”
–30–
Information regarding JEGS Mail Order can be found at www.jegs.com < http://www.jegs.com/ > and for media/fan resources checkout www.teamjegs.com < http://www.teamjegs.com/ >.
Media Contact:
Scott “Woody” Woodruff
JEGS, Director of Media & Motorsports
Office: 800.345.4545 (#3, ext 412)
Mobile: 614.595.1820
Fax: 740.362.5507
Email: jegspr@aol.com < mailto:jegspr@aol.com > -or- scott.woodruff@jegs.com < mailto:scott.woodruff@jegs.com >
Scott “Woody” Woodruff
JEGS, Director of Media & Motorsports
Office: 800.345.4545 (#3, ext 412)
Mobile: 614.595.1820
Fax: 740.362.5507
Email: jegspr@aol.com < mailto:jegspr@aol.com > -or- scott.woodruff@jegs.com < mailto:scott.woodruff@jegs.com >