NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series
NHRA Mac Tools Gatornationals
Gainesville, FL
March 18-22nd
Team JEG’S – Pro Stock
Jeg Coughlin
Pre Race Release
Troy Coughlin will enter the third race of the year looking to rebound from two straight DNQ’s. Troy is resting in the No. 20 position in the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock championship and can make a bold move forward at the Mac Tools Gatornationals. The 39-year old can move into the top-ten with a strong performance.
PAST PERFORMANCE:
| 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 | Qualified No. 12 Qualified No. 7 Did not attend Qualified No. 14 Qualified No. 3 Did not qualify Qualified No. 12 Did not qualify | Lost in 1st round (Steve Schmidt) Lost in 1st round (Ray Franks) Lost in semifinals (Kurt Johnson) Runner-up (Warren Johnson) Lost in 1st round (Jim Yates) |
Troy’s best performance at the Mac Tools Gatornationals happened in 2000. He posted a runner-up finish against Warren Johnson.
“The Mac Tools Gatornationals is and has been one of the biggest races on our schedule for a number of years,” said Troy. “Fans should get ready to see plenty of action from the entire Pro Stock class.”
Mac Tools is one of the associate sponsors of Team JEG’S. Both companies have a rich racing heritage and complement each other very well. Ironically, both companies are based in Central Ohio.
“Mac Tools is a great partner to be associated with,” commented Troy. “The support the Mac Tools distributors give us is great. It really creates an added energy level to a race that is filled with excitement.”
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