Elite Motorsports pro Erica Enders has first chance at NHRA trophy in 32 races

2017-05-08T08:53:26-05:00May 7th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Race Recap|Tags: , , |

COMMERCE, GA — It may be too early to say Erica Enders is completely back to the championship form that carried her to back-to-back world titles in 2014 and 2015, but she certainly seems to be trending in the right direction. That seems to be the general sentiment after her impressive runner-up finish Sunday at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, which was highlighted by a pair of Enders’ trademark holeshot wins. “It should have been three holeshot wins today [...]

Strong semifinal finish in Atlanta keeps Jeg Coughlin Jr. in thick of Pro Stock battle

2017-05-08T08:49:40-05:00May 7th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Race Recap|Tags: , , , |

COMMERCE, GA — Jeg Coughlin Jr. has won five Pro Stock championships in the past so he knows what it takes to win drag racing’s ultimate prize. That knowledge includes the fact that you can’t win every race, so it’s what you do in between victories that can make a big difference. That’s why the 58-time national event winner was so pleased with his weekend in Atlanta after a strong semifinal finish in his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA [...]

Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders wants Atlanta trophy for her collection

2017-05-07T07:49:41-05:00May 6th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: , , |

COMMERCE, GA — Two-time world champion Erica Enders’ 21 national event trophies places her second on the all-time list of female professional drag racers, but the Houston, Texas, native has yet to score one at Atlanta Dragway, something she’d love to change Sunday at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. “Atlanta is one on the to-do list for sure,” Enders said. “We’ll get there. Our performances across the board have been trending up all year and if we’d been able to make four [...]

Jeg Coughlin Jr. takes aim at first victory of the year from No. 4 starting spot

2017-05-07T07:47:54-05:00May 6th, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: , , , |

COMMERCE, GA — Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will try for his fourth Atlanta crown from the favored side of the elimination ladder after qualifying his JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro in the No. 4 position at the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Coughlin posted a best run of 6.590 seconds at 210.41 mph in Saturday’s opening session. Due to rain, qualifying action was shortened to just two rounds, both taking place Saturday. Coughlin’s second run was a 6.604 at 209.79 mph. “With [...]

Victory in Atlanta would be special for two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders

2017-05-04T07:27:00-05:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Erica Enders, NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , |

COMMERCE, GA — Erica Enders has two NHRA titles, 21 individual race victories, 14 runner-ups and 18 top qualifying efforts to her credit. One of the big things missing is a win at Atlanta Dragway, the home track for longtime series sponsor Coca-Cola. It’s something Enders hopes to remedy at this weekend’s 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. “The Coca-Cola Company has been a huge part of drag racing for 16 years now,” Enders said. “They’ve been around as long as I’ve been racing [...]

Five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. arrives in Atlanta on a hot streak

2017-05-04T07:25:05-05:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: 2017, Chevrolet, Jeg Coughlin Jr., NHRA, Pre Race|Tags: , , , |

COMMERCE, GA — No one in Pro Stock has had a quicker racecar than Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro at the last two NHRA drag races, which has the 58-time national winner excited about his prospects heading into this weekend’s 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. “Credit this Elite Motorsports group,” Coughlin said. “These guys have been working so hard, so many late nights, so many off days, to get my car and Erica (Enders’) car back to the [...]

Erica Enders’ best pass of the weekend negated by dodgy Atlanta track

2016-12-09T13:09:44-06:00May 15th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Race Recap|Tags: , , , |

ATLANTA, GA -- Reigning back-to-back Pro Stock champion Erica Enders knew she left on first-round opponent Chris McGaha, and as she went through the gears of her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge Dart a big smile started to cross her face. Then, in an instant, it was gone, as a big bump in her lane upset her race car enough that it shot towards the centerline. Although the 21-time national event winner didn't give up on the run, the tire spin she encountered out of the racing [...]

Jeg Coughlin Jr. picks up team morale with round-win in Atlanta

2016-12-09T13:09:44-06:00May 15th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Race Recap|Tags: , , , |

ATLANTA, GA -- When a team is struggling, a win -- any win -- is always good for morale. That's one of the big benefits that Jeg Coughlin Jr. was able to deliver to his Magneti Marelli offered by Mopar/JEGS.com Dodge Dart team on Sunday when he beat Drew Skillman in the first round of the 36th annual NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Coughlin snapped a three-race streak in which he had lost in the first round -- twice to Skillman -- with a [...]

Two-time champ Erica Enders carries momentum into Atlanta race day

2016-05-16T09:20:13-05:00May 14th, 2016|Categories: Erica Enders, Mopar, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: , , , |

ATLANTA, GA — Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders heads into race day for the 36th annual NHRA Southern Nationals on Sunday at Atlanta Dragway fresh off her best run of the weekend. Enders, the No. 10 qualifier, made a pass of 6.701 seconds at 206.16 mph in the final qualifying session, giving her and her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge team some momentum heading into final eliminations. “It is nice that we made our best run in the last session of qualifying,” Enders said. “The conditions [...]

Five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. says progress being made in Elite/Mopar camp

2016-05-16T09:18:28-05:00May 14th, 2016|Categories: Jeg Coughlin Jr., Magneti Marelli, NHRA, Qualifying|Tags: , , , |

ATLANTA, GA -- Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. locked up the No. 8 qualifying position at this weekend's 36th annual NHRA Southern Nationals with a solid Friday night pass of 6.686 seconds at 206.86 mph at Atlanta Dragway. It's the fourth time in seven races that Coughlin qualified eighth or better in the eliminations field. "The team tested again in Oklahoma before heading this way as we continue to try and clean up some of the things that have been nagging on us, [...]

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