Indy memories abound for five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr.

2016-08-30T20:08:59-05:00August 30th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

NDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. has four U.S. Nationals trophies on his mantel, signifying a staggering record of success at drag racing's premier event. But those victories aren't the only things that make this weekend special for the Delaware, Ohio, native. "Indy has been one of those races I can remember being a part of for as long as I've been racing, and even before I was racing myself when I'd come to this event with my family," Coughlin said. "And nowadays it's kind [...]

Erica Enders hoping for a surprise title defense this weekend in Brainerd

2016-08-18T07:16:38-05:00August 18th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

BRAINERD, MN — Erica Enders was cruising to s second straight NHRA championship the last time she passed through Brainerd International Raceway, winning her fifth of nine races in her dominating 2015 campaign at the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. This weekend, as she returns to Central Minnesota, things have changed quite a bit. The most successful woman in class history, Enders finds herself winless in 2016 and clinging to the 10th and final playoff berth with two races left in the regular season. “Last [...]

Four-time Brainerd champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. hoping to add to his BIR résumé

2016-12-09T13:09:42-06:00August 17th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

BRAINERD, MN -- Brainerd International Raceway has been very kind to five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the past. He has raced to six finals and carded four victories at the facility, amassing a stunning 29-11 eliminations record in the process. This weekend at the 35th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Coughlin is hoping his past successes at BIR help him break though with his first victory of the season in his Magneti Marelli offered by Mopar/JEGS.com Dodge Dart. "We really haven't had [...]

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders confident Elite team can perform under pressure

2016-12-09T13:09:42-06:00August 4th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

SEATTLE, WA -- Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders learned a lot about her Elite Motorsports team after winning back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015. When under pressure, Enders and her team didn't flinch; instead, they performed at their best. This year, Enders and her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge team are facing a different kind of pressure as they prepare to race in the 29th annual Protect The Harvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by Lucas Oil this weekend at Pacific Raceways. Enders is 11th in the [...]

After runner-up at last year’s Seattle race, Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking to take final step

2016-12-09T13:09:42-06:00August 4th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

SEATTLE, WA -- A highlight of Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s three-race debut with Elite Motorsports last season was the five-time Pro Stock champion's runner-up finish at the NHRA stop in Seattle. At this year's 29th annual ProtectTheHarvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, Coughlin is hoping to take his Magneti Marelli offered by Mopar/JEGS.com Dodge Dart one step farther and end the day in the winner's circle. "Our goal is to try and be a little more aggressive earlier in the weekend and give ourselves [...]

Reigning champ Erica Enders on a season-long high as Sonoma race approaches

2016-07-27T09:52:23-05:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

SONOMA, CA — Fresh off her most encouraging outing of the year, back-to-back and reigning Pro Stock champion Erica Enders is anxious to get to Northern California for this weekend’s Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Enders qualified a season-best second on the Denver elimination ladder and logged an elimination round-win before parts failure cost her just enough time to lose her second-round race against Allen Johnson. Nevertheless, the huge uptick in performance has the entire Elite/Mopar Dodge Dart race team feeling better about [...]

Five-time champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. says Pro Stock could hit season records in Sonoma

2016-07-27T09:51:26-05:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

SONOMA, CA -- If weather conditions are agreeable when the NHRA tour arrives at Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals, five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. says the record book could have a couple of new entries. "It really comes down to what Mother Nature deals the Pro Stock cars," Coughlin said. "We typically get very high pressure there barometer-wise. On those cool days, the track is tight and the air is crisp and clean. If we get that [...]

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders ready to show what her Mopar can do in Denver

2016-07-21T16:57:28-05:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

DENVER, CO — Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders has come to Bandimere Speedway for the Mopar Mile-High Nationals for many years, always knowing how difficult it is racing in the thinner Colorado air, but this year Enders is driving a Hemi-powered Dart, and she relishes the chance to race on even terms with her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge. “I’m pretty excited about the opportunity,” Enders said. “The Hemis have run well on the mountain for years and years and years. Hopefully, this can be a [...]

Sponsor’s title race a big deal for Mopar driver Jeg Coughlin Jr.

2016-12-09T13:09:43-06:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, Mopar, Pre Race|Tags: , , , , |

DENVER, CO -- Representing his main sponsor at the company's title race -- this weekend's Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway -- is something five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. takes seriously, but don't think he's not going to enjoy every minute of the weekend. "I love Denver and I'm busting with pride to represent Mopar, Dodge, and Magneti Marelli throughout the weekend," Coughlin said. "We do our best to put them in a positive spotlight every race, but we know this one [...]

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders returns to site of first pro victory

2016-12-09T13:09:43-06:00July 7th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

CHICAGO, IL -- Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders returns to where all of her professional success started, Route 66 Raceway, for the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals this weekend. Four years ago, Enders was still fighting for her first victory, racing to six final rounds over her career but without sealing the deal. However, when Enders and her team got to Chicago, they felt really good about their chances. "I remember that day like it was yesterday," Enders said. "When we got to [...]

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