READING, PA – The Elite Motorsports camp wrapped up the NHRA Reading Nationals, the first of six races in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway with Aaron Stanfield and Erica Enders leading the weekend.

Aaron Stanfield in his matte black Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing machine and Erica Enders in her red JHG / Melling / SCAG Power Equipment entry, qualified No. 2 and 3, respectively, and made quarterfinal appearances at the first race in NHRA’s six-race playoffs.

Stanfield’s 6.505-second pass at 211.59 mph earned him a matchup with No. 15 qualifier Brandon Miller in the first round, Aaron would lay down a solid 6.548-second pass at 210.28 mph to take down Miller’s 6.632 at 207.05 and earn lane choice in the next round. Continue reading →

WYNNEWOOD, OK – Elite Motorsports and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing and hospitality alliance in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with a focus on the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series. The partnership will allow both teams to combine assets, offering partners additional opportunities within the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Competition Eliminator, and Pro Mod classes.

Elite Motorsports, LLC is the leader in motorsports transportation needs. With a large inventory of new and used trailers, motor coaches, semi-transporters, and more, the experienced team at Elite Motorsports works tirelessly to deliver tailored racing solutions for each customer’s changing needs. The team at Elite Motorsports understand how to meet the needs of each customer because they are out there too, drag racing alongside their customer base. Elite Motorsports operates the largest professional drag racing team in the NHRA featuring Pro Stock drivers Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Troy Coughlin Jr., Aaron Stanfield, Greg Stanfield, Stephen Bell and the Cuadra Boys race team.

The team also fields a Mountain Motor Pro Stock team driven by Mike Coughlin, Royce Freeman represents Elite Motorsports in Competition Eliminator and Mason Wright drives in the NHRA Pro Mod series. As the tentpole organization among the Elite family of brands, Elite Motorsports has a solid reputation within the world of motorsports and beyond. Each drag racing operation is different and the folks at Elite Motorsports pay attention to the details that matter. Continue reading →

READING, PA – Six-time NHRA Pro Stock World Champion Erica Enders and her Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG Power Equipment Pro Stock team are charging into the NHRA Reading Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, ready to launch their 2025 NHRA Countdown to the Championship campaign. Fresh off her milestone 50th national event victory (49th in Pro Stock) at the prestigious U.S. Nationals, Enders is poised to make a strong start in the six-race playoff series.

“I’m thrilled to have finally gotten the monkey off our back by winning 50,” said Enders, the winningest female in all of motorsports. “Now we can move on and get to work trying to turn this season around. Throughout winning our six championships, we have had seasons where we dominated from the start; we have also had seasons where we really relied on the Countdown and that’s just how this year has played out.”

As the first race of the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, the Reading Nationals is a pivotal moment for Enders and her team to set the tone for the playoffs. Enders has visited the finals at Maple Grove Raceway three times in 2021 where she finished runner-up to reigning world champ Greg Anderson, 2022 when she defeated teammate Troy Coughlin Jr. for victory and last year where she finished runner-up to teammate Aaron Stanfield. Continue reading →

WYNNEWOOD, OK – It was announced today that Elite Motorsports, already the largest team in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), has purchased the Top Fuel program of Josh Hart.

Elite Motorsports team owner, Richard Freeman, has signed an agreement with Hart to acquire his entire Top Fuel operation at the end of the 2025 season, marking a major step for Elite Motorsports to expand into the nitro categories.

“We’ve talked about this for a long time, even bought a Top Fuel car in the past with the hopes of getting into nitro, but it didn’t play out,” Freeman said. “Now it feels like the right time. We are actively pursuing sponsorships and partners but also looking for the right people and team to run the program once we are fully funded. It’s going to happen and I’m excited about the possibilities.” Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS – Erica Enders and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG Power Equipment Pro Stock team rallied to victory Monday at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for Enders’ 50th national event win, 49th in Pro Stock.

Enders, already the winningest female in all of motorsports, defeated Matt Hartford in the final round with a clean 6.564-second pass at 209.95 mph taking down his 6.609 at 209.04. It is Enders’ fourth U.S. Nationals victory making her the winningest female in NHRA history at the prestigious event. The victory was her first of the year and ended a 30-race winless streak for the six-time world champion.

“That monkey’s been on our back since Gainesville season opener in 2024, and it’s been grueling. The only thing I can relate it to is our 2016 season when we changed manufacturers. The reason why this year’s more painful is because it was unexpected. We didn’t have anything crazy going on. We left last year, doing well, collectively as a team, and we came out this year and the scoreboard did not tell us what the dyno was telling us. It has been super challenging,” Enders said. “It kind of reminds me of the beginning of my career, when I was just gunning for that first win, and it took seven years and seven final rounds. Granted, it wasn’t that long, but it sure felt like it. Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS – Aaron Stanfield and his Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing team enter this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park as the reigning event champions.

Stanfield, a young drag racing phenom, had his versatility on full display last year at the U.S. Nationals, where he clinched victories in both Pro Stock and Factory X, a rare feat that further cemented his status as one of the sport’s top talents. Stanfield enters the “Big Go” with momentum and a hunger to back up his historic double-up performance at one of drag racing’s most iconic venues

“Indy is a special race, it’s the Big Go, one of the biggest races in drag racing with so much history and prestige,” Stanfield said. “It carries a little extra for me this year. Coming in being the defending champ, knowing I won in two categories last year, it’s kind of surreal. Hopefully, that good mojo from last year is still out there for us.” Continue reading →

BRAINERD, MN – Erica Enders with the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG Power Equipment team and Aaron Stanfield with his JHG / Melling / Janac Brother’s team rallied to the semifinals of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

Six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders started her race day from the No. 6 qualifying spot thanks to a 6.590-second pass at 207.40 mph and faced teammate and Sonoma Nationals winner Greg Stanfield in the first round. Enders’ red JHG / Melling machine stayed consistent with a. 6.560-second pass at 208.55 mph defeating Stanfield and his Janac Brothers / The Rod Shop car’s 6.589 at 208.10.

In the quarterfinals, Enders matched with Matt Hartford. Enders would have the race won at the starting line after Hartford went -.008 seconds red on the Christmas tree. The JHG / Melling hot rod made a 6.572-second pass at 208.71 mph setting her up for a semifinal matchup against rival Dallas Glenn. Continue reading →

WYNNEWOOD, OK – It was announced today that CITGO Petroleum Corporation is the newest partner of Elite Motorsports, LLC.  Mystik Lubricants, produced by CITGO, will be featured across the cars of multi-world champions Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. as well as Pro Stock standouts Aaron Stanfield, Troy Coughlin Jr. and returning veteran Greg Stanfield beginning at this weekend’s NHRA National event in Brainerd, Minnesota with an official kickoff of the partnership at the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals over Labor Day weekend.

“It’s exciting to bring on a new partner to Elite Motorsports. It shows growth in the sport of drag racing, growth in Pro Stock. We look forward to building this partnership,” said Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports, LLC. “Our crew is looking forward to utilizing Mystik’s great products. We only use the best in our camp, so it only makes sense to have Mystik in the fold with Elite.”

CITGO is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. Headquartered in Houston, it operates three state-of-the-art refineries on the Gulf Coast and Midwest, a network of pipelines and terminals, and has lubricant blending plants across the country. Its lubricant products are developed in real-world conditions, providing maximum performance in the toughest conditions. Continue reading →

BRAINERD, MN – Five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and his SCAG Power Equipment/Outlaw Light Beer team are poised to deliver both on and off the track, combining fierce competition with an unforgettable fan experience at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

The weekend’s festivities begin off-track with a meet-and-greet at Top Fuel Liquor, just outside the entrance of Brainerd International Raceway where the SCAG / Outlaw Light Beer Pro Stock car will be on display and Jeg Jr. will be signing autographs and taking photos with Outlaw Light Beer on hand.

“This year’s Brainerd event will be bigger and better than ever. We kick off the week with a meet and greet at Top Fuel Liquor just outside the track. We will showcase our SCAG / Outlaw Beer Pro Stock car as well as Outlaw’s finest cold beer,” Jeg Jr. said. “We will have a fantastic SCAG presence with our dealers, distributors and customers and our friends from Outlaw Light Beer will be on hand to take in not only the on-track action but the always animated activities in the famous Brainerd ‘Zoo.’ Continue reading →

NORWALK, OH – Driving her Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG Power Equipment Pro Stock machine, Erica Enders raced to victory late Saturday night at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park.

In the final, Enders took down five-time Pro Stock world champion and Elite Motorsports teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr. with a 6.522-second pass at 210.67 mph after Jeg Jr. was -.005-seconds red on the starting line.

“I have some scoops from winning the National event here, this place obviously means a lot to me. And there is no comparison to the Bader family as far as promotion and execution of a fantastic event,” said Enders. “This was our first time here for Night Under Fire. I hadn’t even been here as a spectator, let alone a racer, and I am absolutely blown away. The fireworks were unbelievable, even better than my expectations. I’m super stoked to have been a part of it and lucky to have turned on that win light. Continue reading →