Jeg Coughlin continues pursuit of Columbus title (NHRA/JEG'S)

Jeg Coughlin continues pursuit of Columbus  title
 
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jeg Coughlin will continue his pursuit of the  Stock 
Eliminator title when final eliminations resume today for the 42nd annual  Pontiac 
Performance Nationals at National Trail Raceway. Coughlin is one of 14  drivers 
still in contention for the title out of a starting field of more than  50 
contestants. Though he has never raced in Stock before, it didn't take long  for 
Coughlin to feel comfortable behind the wheel of his friend, Steve Cohen’s  
H/SA Chevy Nova. 
 
“I had a couple of tough races today but was fortunate to pick  up a pair of 
round wins and still be racing on Sunday,�?? said the two-time NHRA  Pro Stock 
champ. “I feel more and more comfortable with each run I make in this  car. 
Hopefully, I've got a few rounds left in me.�??
 
Coughlin’s older brothers, John, Troy, and Mike were entered  in the Columbus 
event in Super Stock, Super Comp, and Super Gas, respectively  but all three 
were defeated on Saturday. John and Mike lost in round two, while  Troy 
advanced to round three in the Jeg’s Mail Order Corvette before losing a  close race 
against former U.S. Nationals champion Iggie Boicesco. The brothers  will now 
focus their attention on helping their younger brother win his 47th  NHRA 
national event title.
 
“Our family got off to a great start when all four of us won  the first 
round, but we ran into a little trouble after that,�?? said Jeg. “On the  plus side, 
we've had a lot of the folks from Jeg’s Mail Order out here this  weekend and 
they all seem to be having a good time. My brothers and I really  appreciate 
their support.�??