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JEGS RETURNS TO THE TRACK WITH JEG JR. AND TROY COUGHLIN JR. BEHIND THE WHEEL FOR 2026 NHRA SEASON WITH ELITE MOTORSPORTS
WYNNEWOOD, OK – Elite Motorsports and JEGS, a leader in aftermarket high-performance auto parts, have announced primary 
sponsorship of two Pro Stock machines in the 2026 Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will join his nephew Troy Coughlin Jr. in the yellow and black livery synonymous with the JEGS brand.
“We’re excited to double down on our racing heritage with two JEGS cars hitting the track in 2026, bringing together the legendary experience of Jeg Jr. and the rising talent of Troy Coughlin Jr. under our iconic yellow and black colors,” said Gabe Mendoza, CEO of JEGS. “This partnership with Elite Motorsports represents more than just sponsorship – it’s a celebration of the racing DNA that has driven JEGS for over six decades and our commitment to supporting the next generation of champions. Having both drivers represent JEGS gives us incredible momentum as we gear up for our next season.”
Jeg Jr., whose father Jeg Coughlin Sr. founded JEGS, spent much of his professional drag racing career representing the family company until he retired at the end of the 2020 season. Jeg Jr. returned to full-time Pro Stock racing in 2024 in the cat’s eye gold of SCAG Power Equipment for Elite Motorsports. Continue reading
JEGS EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO TEXAS MOTORPLEX
ENNIS, TX – JEGS, one of the largest automotive aftermarket suppliers in the U.S. that ships products daily throughout North America and 
around the world, has been an integral part of the Stampede of Speed since 2023, through their sponsorship of the JEGS Allstars event, at the Texas Motorplex. Today it was announced that the relationship is expanding beyond their presence at the 10-day Stampede of Speed to include a year-round marketing and sponsorship activation at the historic track located just south of Dallas. JEGS will interact with racers and fans all season through enhanced support of street nights, bracket races, feature shows, and highlighted activities during the 40th NHRA Texas Fall Nationals.
“JEGS has been a part of my life since before I built the Texas Motorplex,” said Billy Meyer, Texas Motorplex founder and co-owner. “When I started racing as a teenager, Jeg Coughlin Sr. would help me out by selling me his used funny car parts so I could afford to race. JEGS has always been about treating racers like family, and we are excited to expand our relationship with them. You’ll see a lot of exciting additions at every level of our racing program moving forward.” Continue reading
JEGS & NHRA ANNOUNCE LONG-TERM EXTENSION OF JEGS ALLSTARS, WITH 2025 RETURN SET FOR TEXAS MOTORPLEX
ENNIS, TX – Following a thrilling celebration of 40 years of the popular JEGS Allstars in 2024, NHRA and JEGS announced an exciting 
multi-year extension of the historic specialty race.
Continuing its status as one of the biggest and most highly-anticipated events of the years for standout drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the JEGS Allstars returns to historic Texas Motorplex for the third time in 2025 as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and the 40th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 8-12.
The JEGS Allstars made a successful move to Texas Motorplex in 2023 and will continue as a marquee attraction during the massive Stampede of Speed.
“JEGS is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the NHRA in presenting the JEGS Allstars, an event that showcases the highest level of sportsman competition,” JEGS CEO Gabe Mendoza said. “For more than four decades, this program has recognized the dedication, performance and excellence of racers from across the country and beyond. We are honored to play a key role in one of the most prestigious events in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and remain committed to supporting its continued growth and impact.” Continue reading
JEGS NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS GETS EXCITING NEW LOCATION AS PART OF HUGE DOUBLEHEADER AT SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK
VALDOSTA, GA – NHRA and JEGS are thrilled to announce a multi-year extension of one of the biggest events of the year on the NHRA 
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals, as well as an exciting new destination in 2025 for one of the biggest sportsman races.
The 2025 JEGS SPEEDweek doubleheader event will head to its new home at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., as the JEGS SPORTSnationals takes place July 9-10. It is the lead-in to the adrenaline-packed JEGS SPEEDweek that also runs July 11-12 and features a Lucas Oil competition doubleheader that spans four action-packed days.
Racing at SGMP provides exciting new possibilities for the tradition-rich JEGS SPORTSnationals, which promises to deliver a spectacular drag racing spectacle and furthering the strong partnership between JEGS and NHRA. Continue reading
JEGS ALLSTARS RETURN TO TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF COMPETITION
ENNIS, TX– After a highly-successful first year at the Texas Motorplex, the popular JEGS Allstars competition returns to the famed facility as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 9-13.
The historic specialty race celebrates its 40th year in 2024 and continues its status as one of most highly-anticipated events of the year for the standout drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Following a memorable Dallas debut last year, this year’s competitors in the JEGS Allstars can look forward to another thrilling weekend as a marquee attraction during the massive Stampede of Speed.
“JEGS is incredibly excited to be a part of the 40th JEGS Allstars at Texas Motorplex,” said David Salin, JEGS Director of Marketing. “This event is particularly meaningful to JEGS as it encompasses the skill and dedication of sportsman racers across the country and reminds us of the great partnership between JEGS and the NHRA.” Continue reading
JEGS NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS PART OF MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND AT NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY
COLUMBUS, OH – One of the biggest events of the year on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio on July 10-11.
The race has enjoyed a storied history, but this year may be the biggest JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals yet, offering the largest purse ever for the program.
This year’s event will offer more than $350,000 to the hundreds of racers competing, which includes more than $100,000 in contingency offerings. It’s also part of a huge doubleheader weekend that includes a North Central Division Regional event at the popular facility on July 12-13. Combined, it’s one of the biggest race weekends of the year for the standout drivers in the Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series.
The JEGS SPEEDweek doubleheader event will attract more than 600 competitors from all seven NHRA divisions across the country. Drivers in eight different categories will be competing for more than $400,000 at the action-packed weekend, laying its claim as one of the marquee events of the sportsman season. Continue reading
TROY COUGHLIN JR. AND JEGS.COM / WHITE CASTLE LOOKING TO START 2024 WITH REPEAT VICTORY FOR ELITE MOTORSPORTS
GAINESVILLE, FL – Troy Coughlin Jr. and the JEGS.com / White Castle Pro Stock team return to Gainesville Raceway for the Amalie Motor 
Oil NHRA Gatornationals in hopes of once again dominating the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing series season opener.
En route to the 2023 victory, the JEGS.com / White Castle machine took the No. 1 qualifying position and battled through four rounds of racing to kick off the season in the points lead. Coughlin Jr. would finish the 2023 season with another win in Denver and a runner-up finish at the Vegas Four-Wide to take fifth place in the points standings.
“Coming into the season opener as the defending winner, that’s special. There might be a little added pressure to do well and maybe get that win again but this class is so competitive, you can’t think you’re going to be able to repeat at a track a year later. Team yellow and the whole group has worked relentlessly in the offseason on our entire package and I just need to do my job behind the wheel,” Coughlin Jr. said. “Just in the Elite camp, we have an absolutely stacked lineup of drivers and we’re all ready for eight months of battle. It’s definitely going to be a fight.”
JEGS ALLSTARS TO RECEIVE SPECIAL TEXAS-SIZED TREATMENT AT TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX
ENNIS, TX – Celebrating its 39th year in 2023, the popular JEGS Allstars competition will take place at the famed Texas Motorplex for the first time as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed and Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15.
The unique specialty race is one of most highly-anticipated events of the year for the standout drivers in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, and 2023 competitors can look forward to a memorable weekend as a marquee attraction for the huge weekend in Dallas.
Starting with a driver and team welcome breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 12, participants in the JEGS Allstars will enjoy a host of special events, including the Stampede of Speed Fan Fest that day, special driver intros on Friday, Oct. 13 as part of the opening ceremonies, parade of champions on Saturday, Oct. 14 and much more. Additionally, fans will be able to see the exciting action of the JEGS Allstars on track over the course of two days.
The JEGS Allstars pit area will also include a new hard surface at Texas Motorplex, as well as the use of a special dust suppressant in the sportsman pit area to keep dust at a minimum, creating an even greater racer experience for competitors at the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
JEGS NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS RETURNS TO NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY AS PART OF HUGE DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND
INDIANAPOLIS – A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio on July 12-13, offering the biggest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program.
The event will offer more than $350,000 to the hundreds of racers competing, which includes more than $100,000 in contingency offerings. The massive doubleheader weekend also features a popular Division 3 Regional event on July 14-15, making it one of the biggest weekends for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors. Combined, the race teams will compete for more than $400,000, as the doubleheader weekend at National Trail Raceway stakes its claim as one of the marquee events of the sportsman season.
In all, more than 600 competitors from all seven NHRA divisions across the country are expected to attend the doubleheader weekend, with nonstop racing action taking place across eight different categories at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals.
NHRA AND JEGS PARTNER ON LONG-TERM EXTENSION, JEGS ALLSTARS TO TAKE PLACE AT TEXAS NHRA FALLNATIONALS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX
The popular JEGS SPORTSnationals will also continue as part of the sponsorship, taking place at National Trail Raceway in 2023
INDIANAPOLIS – NHRA officials announced today that JEGS, an industry-leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-
performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will continue as a partner of NHRA as part of a multi-year extension.
The long-term partnership includes the continuation of the longtime JEGS Allstars and JEGS SPORTSnationals, two popular events for racers on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit. It was also announced that the JEGS Allstars will move to the famed Texas Motorplex for the first time as part of the track’s Stampede for Speed and the Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 12-15 in Dallas.
The JEGS SPORTSnationals will again take place at National Trail Raceway in Columbus on July 12-13.
“The JEGS Allstars gives these racers a huge spotlight on a unique stage, and we’re excited to see this great event move to Texas Motorplex as part of the Texas NHRA FallNationals,” JEGS Vice President of Marketing Ralph Mondeaux said. “JEGS is committed to the racers on and off the track and making this great event better each year remains a major priority. By having it in Dallas as part of the track’s Stampede of Speed, it adds another standout addition to the event, and we know all the racers competing at the JEGS Allstars are looking forward to racing for team and individual titles at Texas Motorplex.”
