Moments in JEGS 50-Years / The JEGS legacy of racing success begins

The JEGS legacy of racing success begins
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As JEGS Mail Order celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010, it's  important 
to note that founder Jeg Coughlin Sr. was once a drag racing demon,  racing 
and winning in a variety of hot rods in the freewheeling early days of  
NHRA competition.

At a time when a national circuit didn't exist,  Coughlin raced to 30 
divisional championships, challenging for titles in Top  Fuel, Pro Stock, Top 
Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, A-Gas  Supercharged, D-Gas 
Supercharged, C-Gas, C-Stock, Modified Eliminator, Pro Comp,  and Super Eliminator.

At one point Coughlin won a record 11 races in a  row in his JEGS-branded 
Top Alcohol Dragster. He also won a national-level race  in his D-Gas 
Supercharged hot rod. Not many drivers have won as many rounds as  Coughlin, 
especially with the wins spread out over so many different  eliminators.

The racing community has certainly taken notice. Coughlin is  a member of 
three different Halls of Fame and was honored with the prestigious  Car Craft 
Magazine "Ollie" Award for Lifetime Achievement.
 
 
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JEGS, Director of Media &  Motorsports
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