HEBRON, Ohio (Sept. 21) – Since 1990, the Coughlin family has combined to win 11 NHRA national event titles at National Trail Raceway, the historic hometown facility located just outside Columbus. With multiple entries in action at this weekend’s JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals, there is a good chance they will soon be adding to their collection.

This weekend, Coughlin will have two opportunities to earn points as he’s also scheduled to drive his 210-mph Chevy Cobalt in Thursday’s re-run of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event postponed by rain in July.
“I’m more ready than I’ve ever been,” Coughlin said. “I understand what it takes to race at National Trail Raceway. This is my home track and I love racing here. We’ve had a lot of good success over the years and we just need to have one or two good races and it will really help as far as the championship goes.
“We didn’t make any changes to the car since the last race except for a new set of tires. It’s all ready to go and I feel really good about this weekend.”

Earlier this year, Jeg won the Super Comp title at the JEGS Pacific SPORTSnationals in Fontana, Calif., so if he can pull off a similar feat this weekend he will become just the second driver in history to claim the elusive JEGS Crown trophy.
“I haven’t raced Stock Eliminator since last June, but I’m excited to get back behind the wheel of my Challenger,” Jeg said. “I really enjoy driving that car. It’s always been a goal to win a race in Stock and I’d love for it to happen this weekend.
“Of course, I’d also love to win in Super Comp this weekend. Winning two of the three [JEGS SPORTSnationals] races is a tall order but it’s a good goal to have. It goes without saying that I’d love to win the JEGS Crown for doing so. That would be a very special honor.”
The Super Comp field will also include Jeg’s new bride, Samantha, who turned in an impressive performance at the recent Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, where she raced deep into Monday’s final eliminations.

“I got to drive Uncle John’s car last weekend and it was a blast,” T.J. said. “The car is much faster than my Super Comp dragster and it’s also very smooth. I’ve wanted to move up to Top Dragster for a while now and I’m grateful that I’m actually going to get a chance to do it. I still enjoy Super Comp but this is going to be a nice change of pace. I’ve never raced two cars at the same event before but we’re going to have a lot of help here this weekend so it shouldn’t be a problem.”

Before embarking on his pro career, Troy enjoyed a lot of success as a sportsman driver including a Super Gas win at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals.

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