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Two-time Pro Stock champ looking for Denver victory from No. 2 qualifying position
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Two-time Pro Stock champ looking for Denver victory from No. 2 qualifying position

2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying

Two-time Pro Stock champ looking for Denver victory from No. 2 qualifying position

Elite Admin2017-07-23T07:49:11-05:00July 22nd, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Denver, Erica Enders, Melling Performance, Qualifying|

DENVER, CO — Erica Enders’ Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro has been the second-quickest racecar after all three Pro Stock qualifying sessions contested this weekend at Bandimere Speedway as the world’s best quarter-mile drag racers line themselves up for the elimination rounds of the 38th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Now she just needs to figure out how to end race day one spot better. “We have a really fast hot rod here and we are going into race day No. 2 on the ladder [...]

TWO-TIME PRO STOCK CHAMP ERICA ENDERS TRENDING THE RIGHT WAY AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY
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TWO-TIME PRO STOCK CHAMP ERICA ENDERS TRENDING THE RIGHT WAY AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

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TWO-TIME PRO STOCK CHAMP ERICA ENDERS TRENDING THE RIGHT WAY AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY

Elite Admin2017-07-10T09:10:41-05:00July 8th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, Qualifying|Tags: Chicago, Erica Enders, Qualifying|

CHICAGO, IL — One of the most popular drivers in NHRA history, Erica Enders is used to “trending” on social media as she always seems to be at the forefront of fan’s online conversations. This weekend at the 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals, Enders is executing a different type of “trending,” this time involving her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. Since the start of qualifying, Enders has managed to improve in each of the four sessions, finally settling on a respectable 6.600-second [...]

CHICAGO CONQUEROR JEG COUGHLIN JR. LOOKING TO ADD TO HIS STELLAR ROUTE 66 RESUME
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CHICAGO CONQUEROR JEG COUGHLIN JR. LOOKING TO ADD TO HIS STELLAR ROUTE 66 RESUME

2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying

CHICAGO CONQUEROR JEG COUGHLIN JR. LOOKING TO ADD TO HIS STELLAR ROUTE 66 RESUME

Elite Admin2017-07-09T09:43:20-05:00July 8th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Chicago, Jeg Coughlin Jr, JEGS.com, Qualifying|

CHICAGO, IL — Jeg Coughlin Jr. already holds the distinction of being the most decorated Pro Stock driver in Route 66 history with five victories at the 20-year-old facility. Now the six-time world champion wishes to pad his lead in that category with another big win at this weekend’s 20th annual Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals. “I’m looking forward to race day tomorrow,” Coughlin said. “It’s time to put our game face on and get after it. We know what we need to do [...]

Once again, Erica Enders opens eliminations against an Elite Motorsports teammate
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Once again, Erica Enders opens eliminations against an Elite Motorsports teammate

2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying

Once again, Erica Enders opens eliminations against an Elite Motorsports teammate

Elite Admin2017-06-25T06:37:43-05:00June 24th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Erica Enders, Norwalk, Qualifying|

NORWALK, OH — For the fifth time this season, two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders will face a teammate from her Elite Motorsports camp at the start of eliminations. This time its Vincent Nobile, who she’s opened against twice previously and faced four times overall in 2017 competition. “It always sucks racing a teammate, especially in the first round,” said Enders, who is 3-1 versus Nobile this year. “Vincent is a great competitor and I know both crews will bring everything they have. First round, [...]

Jeg Coughlin Jr. to chase missing jewel in his Pro Stock crown from No. 6 position
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Jeg Coughlin Jr. to chase missing jewel in his Pro Stock crown from No. 6 position

2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying

Jeg Coughlin Jr. to chase missing jewel in his Pro Stock crown from No. 6 position

Elite Admin2017-06-25T06:35:17-05:00June 24th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Jeg Coughlin Jr, JEGS.com, Norwalk, Qualifying|

NORWALK, OH — With six world championships and 76 victories, Jeg Coughlin Jr. wants for nothing in his drag racing career, but the 47-year-old from Delaware, Ohio, admits a victory Sunday at Norwalk — one of only two racetracks on tour where he has yet to win a national event– would be a sweet addition to his resume. Coughlin will begin that quest from the No. 6 starting spot after posting a competitive 6.610 at 209.49 mph in qualifying his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro. The [...]

Just days removed from Epping victory, Erica Enders takes dead aim at Bristol crown
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Just days removed from Epping victory, Erica Enders takes dead aim at Bristol crown

2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying

Just days removed from Epping victory, Erica Enders takes dead aim at Bristol crown

Elite Admin2017-06-18T13:13:20-05:00June 17th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Bristol, Erica Enders, Qualifying|

BRISTOL, TN — Two-time drag racing world champion Erica Enders celebrated her 22nd national event win less than two weeks ago in Epping, N.H., and the sport’s most prolific female Pro Stock driver is geared up to repeat the feat after qualifying a lofty third in the field of the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Enders coaxed a very competitive 6.704-second quarter-mile pass at 205.66 mph out of her car in the cooler Friday evening qualifying session to lock up her third-best starting spot [...]

Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up 23rd low qualifier of career, earns first-round bye in Bristol
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Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up 23rd low qualifier of career, earns first-round bye in Bristol

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Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up 23rd low qualifier of career, earns first-round bye in Bristol

Elite Admin2017-06-18T13:11:42-05:00June 17th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Bristol, Jeg Coughlin Jr, JEGS.com, Qualifying|

BRISTOL, TN — Even with Mother Nature giving all of his rivals a chance at knocking him off his Friday night perch atop the Pro Stock field, 58-time national event winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. was able to secure the 23rd top qualifier award of his illustrious career Saturday night at Bristol Dragway with his previously posted pass of 6.694 seconds at 204.85 mph. “We were able to get all four qualifying sessions in despite a little bit of a late afternoon rain today,” Coughlin said. [...]

Powering to provisional pole, Jeg Coughlin Jr. making the most noise in Thunder Valley
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Powering to provisional pole, Jeg Coughlin Jr. making the most noise in Thunder Valley

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Powering to provisional pole, Jeg Coughlin Jr. making the most noise in Thunder Valley

Elite Admin2017-06-18T13:07:23-05:00June 16th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Bristol, Jeg Coughlin Jr, JEGS.com, Qualifying|

BRISTOL, TN — Five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has the inside track on his third No. 1 qualifier of the year after powering to the provisional pole Friday night at the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Coughlin blazed down Bristol Dragway in 6.694 seconds at 204.85 mph in Round 2 to pace the field. “We’re off to a great start here on the mountain,” Coughlin said. “Our Elite team has been working so hard on both engine and track performance. They’ve [...]

Epping winner Erica Enders racing for back-to-back victories in Pro Stock
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Epping winner Erica Enders racing for back-to-back victories in Pro Stock

2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying

Epping winner Erica Enders racing for back-to-back victories in Pro Stock

Elite Admin2017-06-11T09:36:47-05:00June 10th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Englishtown, Erica Enders, Qualifying|

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 10) — Two-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders will begin her quest for back-to-back victories on the NHRA tour out of the No. 9 position in the elimination field of the 48th annual NHRA Summernationals. Enders coaxed a best of 6.598 at 210.54 mph out of her Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro in the fourth and final qualifying session. “We ran our best pass in the final round so we finally have this thing working right this weekend,” Enders said. “It’s crazy [...]

Sixth Englishtown trophy on Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s mind heading into race day
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Sixth Englishtown trophy on Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s mind heading into race day

2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying

Sixth Englishtown trophy on Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s mind heading into race day

Elite Admin2017-06-11T09:35:12-05:00June 10th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: Englishtown, Jeg Coughlin Jr, Qualifying|

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 10) — Six-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, will attempt to win for the sixth time at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Sunday as the No. 6 qualifier in the Pro Stock field. Coughlin’s best pass of 6.589 seconds at 210.64mph earned him the top-half starting slot in his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro. “It’s kinda the dog days of summer here now,” said Coughlin who has qualified in the top half of the field at all 10 [...]

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