NORWALK, OH – Elite Motorsports Pro Stock stars Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Erica Enders are set to participate in this weekend’s highly anticipated Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The fan-favorite event draws tens of thousands of spectators and is known for its thrilling racing, vibrant atmosphere, and spectacular post-race fireworks.

Six-time Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders and her Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG Power Equipment team are no strangers to Norwalk’s electric atmosphere. Enders has won the NHRA National event at the facility three times in 2014 and back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

“We are looking forward to heading back to Norwalk, as it’s one of my favorite places to race,” Enders said. “From hospitality to racetrack condition, the Bader family always knocks it out of the park. We can’t wait to make some passes in front of the great fans, and I’m thrilled to see the firework show everyone is talking about. It should be a great weekend.” Continue reading →

SONOMA, CA – Greg Stanfield and his Janac Brothers Racing / The Rod Shop team rallied to Elite Motorsport’s first victory of the season Sunday at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway.

In his first final round appearance since returning to Pro Stock competition, Greg lined his Janac Brothers / The Rod Shop Pro Stock machine up against his son Aaron Stanfield’s Johnsons Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers hot rod. Aaron would leave the starting line first with a .016-second reaction time to Greg’s .030. Greg would chase Aaron down in a tight side-by-side drag race. Ultimately, Greg’s 6.552-second pass at 211.49 mph bettered Aaron’s 6.568 at 209.39.

“I’m in shock right now. I can’t believe that just happened. I’m just trying to soak it in. Obviously, this is something we’ve both dreamed about, to be able to race Aaron in the finals, it’s incredible and then to win. I’m blessed and honored to be able to have this opportunity to race with him, I can’t describe it,” said Stanfield “To have Aaron in the finals with me makes it even better. A lot of credit goes to him, he tunes my engine, the Elite guys and all the people who support us, Janac Brothers, The Rod Shop, they supported me from the beginning and to have them back on the side of my car, just means a lot.” Continue reading →

SONOMA, CA – The Elite Motorsports camp enters this weekend’s Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway with high expectations as they chase the team’s first victory of the 2025 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season.

Aaron Stanfield and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing team return to Sonoma Raceway as the defending event champions. Stanfield, currently sixth in points has made three semifinal appearances this season at the Arizona Nationals, New England Nationals and Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tennessee. He also had a quarterfinal exit at the event in Norwalk, Ohio. The JHG / Melling team is coming off a first-round exit to teammate Troy Coughlin Jr. after qualifying No. 7 at the Northwest Nationals just outside of Seattle. Stanfield is looking for his third win at the facility, in addition to 2024, he also celebrated in the winners circle in 2021.

Greg Stanfield, Aaron’s father, and the Janac Brothers / The Rod Shop team are coming off a semifinal appearance at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. It was Greg’s first semifinal since returning to Pro Stock competition. His last semifinal was in 2013. The drag racing veteran has had two consecutive races qualifying in the top five. Currently 10th in points Stanfield will compete in his first Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge where he’ll have a rematch against his semifinal opponent and a chance at championship bonus points and a cash prize. Continue reading →

KENT, WA – Jeg Coughlin Jr. and the SCAG Power Equipment / Outlaw Light Beer team made their first final round appearance of the season Sunday at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways just outside Seattle.

Racing against rival and local racer Dallas Glenn in the finals, Jeg Jr. handed the victory over on the starting line when he was -.009 seconds red on the Christmas tree. Both Jeg Jr. and Glenn smoked the tires almost immediately at the step. Glenn picked up the win coasting to a 17.420-second pass at 62.72 mph.

“There’s only one guy here leaving the track happier than I am and that’s Dallas Glenn,” Jeg Jr. said. “It was misfortune, I turned it red in the final by nine-thousandths of a second which I’m still a little shocked at. I had a really good rhythm going all day and I felt real good behind the wheel and was feeling equally ready for the final round there. Then him going up in tire, spin and us doing the same, you know, could have been an interesting final round there, but obviously for not.” Continue reading →

KENT, WA – Five-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. is ready to defend his title at Pacific Raceways as he pilots the SCAG Power Equipment / Outlaw Light Beer Pro Stock car into this weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.

Currently No. 8 in points, Jeg Jr. is chasing his first win of the season, he’s raced his way to one semifinal finish and picked up a Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victory. He’s eager to kick off the now two-race ‘Western Swing’ with another strong performance in hopes of climbing the points standings. The passionate local fanbase and scenic setting of Pacific Raceways add to the event’s allure for Jeg Jr and his team.

“I have always looked forward to the Western Swing, even now as only Seattle and Sonoma, and returning as the 2024 Seattle champ makes it even more special,” Jeg Jr. said. “The picturesque backdrop of the Pacific Northwest also adds extra incentive, along with our local fans in the area and from SW Canada. We really want to perform at our best this week and tiptoe back up in the middle of the top 10 in points. We will have plenty of added support from our SCAG Power Equipment teammates and our local dealers and distributors that will be cheering us from the starting line.” Continue reading →

NORWALK, OH – Elite Motorsports closed out the first half of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Aaron Stanfield in the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance car and his father, Greg Stanfield who drives the Janac Brothers Racing / The Rod Shop machine, each made quarterfinal appearances to lead the five car Elite Motorsports stable.

Aaron, who qualified No. 8, started race day with a first-round victory against teammate and six-time world champion Erica Enders in her JHG / Melling / SCAG Power Equipment Camaro. Aaron left the starting line first with a .028 reaction time and 6.633-second pass at 206.45 mph that was enough to take down Enders .053 reaction time, 6.619 pass at 206.04 on a holeshot.

In the second round, Aaron faced off with six-time world champion and team rival Greg Anderson. Aaron had the advantage from the start but was chased down by Anderson who got the win at the stripe. Aaron ran 6.594 seconds at 207.94 mph while Anderson had a 6.594 pass at 207.27. Continue reading →

Aaron Stanfield set to Defend Victory; Troy Coughlin Jr. Debuts new JEGS.com Livery, Four Elite Motorsports drivers set to compete in NHRA All-Star Callout

NORWALK, OH – After a break in Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock competition, Elite Motorsports has sights set on success at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

Aaron Stanfield, driver of the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brothers Racing Pro Stock car, heads to Norwalk, Ohio as the defending event winner determined to repeat last year’s success.

“Going back to a track where you’re the defending event winner is pretty special. Might give a little confidence, but really, my confidence is in these Elite Motorsports guys. It’s been a less-than-ideal start to the season, but they’re grinding. They’re working hard in the engine shop, out at testing, and then giving it their all each race weekend,” said Stanfield who is __ in points. “It’s pretty special to be a part of. I hope this weekend we can repeat our win from last year and celebrate all the hard work they’ve put in. I’ll just try to do my job well and not screw it up too badly for them.” Continue reading →

WYNNEWOOD, OK – Elite Motorsports has announced a new partnership with UltraSonic LLC, a leader in high performance precision parts cleaning. UltraSonic LLC will support Elite Motorsports with precision cleaning services throughout the 2025 racing season, ensuring every component meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

“We’re excited to bring on UltraSonic as a partner here at Elite Motorsports,” said Richard Freeman, owner of Elite Motorsports. “Having our equipment clean and race ready is important. UltraSonic helps to get rid of debris that even brake clean or thorough washing would miss.”

UltraSonic’s advanced ultrasonic cleaners feature industry-leading side-mounted transducers that deliver uniform, high-efficiency cleaning from top to bottom, eliminating debris even in blind holes, recesses, and complex geometries that conventional methods like manual washing, sprays, and solvents often miss. Continue reading →

BRISTOL, TN – Aaron Stanfield and David Cuadra rallied to semifinal finishes for Elite Motorsports Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.

Stanfield and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / Janac Brother’s Racing team started race day from the No. 4 qualifying spot thanks to a 6.666-second pass at 204.08 mph. After winning the Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday, Stanfield opened eliminations with a victory against Mason McGaha. The JHG / Melling machine laid down a 6.676-second run at 204.70 mph to defeat McGaha’s 6.749 at 204.88.

In the second round, Stanfield squared off against Cody Coughlin who had trouble from the start coasting to 18.279-seconds at 43.53 mph while Stanfield made a clean 6.709 pass at 204.17 to face rival Dallas Glenn in the18th semifinal round of his career. Continue reading →