Changes on the horizon for John Coughlin (NHRA/JEGS)
Changes on the horizon for John Coughlin DELAWARE, Ohio (December 30, 2006) - John Coughlin's so eager to race that he ’s already counting the days until the start of the 2007 drag racing season. After a modestly successful 2006 campaign, the Team JEGS driver will enter the new season with a renewed vigor and a pair of new race cars. Coughlin is in the process of replacing his familiar JEGS Mail Order Chevy Cavalier Super Stock entry with a state-of-the-are 2007 Chevy Cobalt and he has also ordered a new dragster to compete in the new Top Dragster class, which is being contested at NHRA Division 3 events this season. “I didn't get to race as much as I wanted to last year, but I'm planning on a much more hectic schedule in 2007,�?? said Coughlin. “I'm especially excited about racing in the new Top Dragster class. I've ordered a new car from Kurt Damron of Undercover Chassis and Huntsville Engines is going to supply the power. When we get it finished, I expect to run in the 6’s at over 200 miles-per-hour. I'm pretty pumped up about that because I've never been that quick before. I've run 7.30s in my dragster at bracket races, but I've never been in the sixes.�?? Coughlin’s Cavalier Super Stock car is one of the most competitive race cars he’s ever owned with numerous wins and low qualifier awards, but in the face of ever-tougher competition, he feels that it is time for a change. “Most of my competitors in the SS/CM class are getting new car and updating their old cars so I think it’s time to step up,�?? Coughlin said. “The Chevy Cobalt makes a really neat race car and I think it should help us stay ahead of the pack. My brother Jeg plans to race the Cavalier at a few races so we should have two very competitive Super Stock cars on our team.�?? Coughlin plans to test both new race cars in March in anticipation of a debut at the North Central Division Lucas Oil Series opener at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, April 13-15. “We plan to hit the ground running and compete for divisional championships in both cars,�?? said Coughlin. “Right now, my plans are to run all of the Division 3 [Lucas Oil Series] races and about six NHRA national events including the two SPORTSnationals races in Belle Rose, La., and Columbus, and the new race in Norwalk.�?? Information regarding JEGS Mail Order can be found at _www.jegs.com_ (http://www.jegs.com/) and for media/fan resources check out _www.teamjegs.com_ (http://www.teamjegs.com/) . Media Contact: Scott "Woody" Woodruff JEGS, Director of Media & Motorsports Office: 800.345.4545 (3.412) Mobile: 614.595.1820 Fax: 740.362.4385 Email: _jegspr@aol.com_ (mailto:jegspr@aol.com) -or- _scott.woodruff@jegs.com_ (mailto:scott.woodruff@jegs.com)