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Six-time Pomona Champion Coughlin ready for New Chapter
Courtesy of Jegs
POMONA, CA – Jeg Coughlin Jr. admits to feeling butterflies in his stomach every time he drives through the gates of Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, and this weekend will certainly be no different as the five-time world champion unveils 
his JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger for the first time in competition.
“It’s time to run in a crowd and see how we stack up,” said Coughlin, who didn’t race at the professional level in 2011. “This is a new era for us with our association with Mopar and the Chrysler Technology Center. We’re still maturing but I believe we’ll challenge for wins right away.
“Pomona is the perfect starting point. It’s so rich with history and it’s a track where Team JEGS has enjoyed a lot of success over the years. If you can’t get pumped up for Pomona, you may be in the wrong profession.”
Coughlin has fashioned a remarkable race-day record of 48-20 at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, a mark that includes six national event victories in 12 final-round showings. He’s also 18-9 at the season-opening Winternationals.
First wave of TOC Qualifiers Punch Tickets to Memphis
Courtesy of IHRA
NORWALK, OH – With the first IHRA Summit Pro-Am event of 2012 in the books, some drivers are already looking ahead to an October date with the Summit Tournament of Champions at Memphis International Raceway after winning the first TOC qualifier of the year over the weekend at Immokalee Regional Raceway during the Division 2 Heat Wave
season opener.
Immokalee hosted a double Summit Pro-Am event over the weekend with Sunday’s winners also earning the distinction of being the first Summit Tournament of Champions qualifiers of 2012. After an exciting day of racing, those winners include Mike Thompson (Naples, Fla.) in Top Sportsman, Jeremy West (North Port, Fla.) in Top Dragster, Marion Stephenson (Williamsport, Ind.) in Super Stock, Myron Piatek (Holly Hill, Fla.) in Stock, Steve Mikus (Ashley, Mich.) in Quick Rod, Mick Rice (Naples, Fla.) in Super Rod and Steve Dweck (Hollywood, Fla.) in Hot Rod.
Four of the seven winners earned their way into the Summit Tournament of Champions for the first time.
Summit Steps Up Sponsorship Commitments For ADRL In 2012
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – One of the American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL) longest running partners is returning with greatly increased support for the highly-anticipated 2012 season.
The world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced on Friday that Summit Racing Equipment will retain its status as the Official High Performance Source of the ADRL for the 2012 ADRL Tour.
The high-performance automotive supplier will also be heavily involved in a number of other areas regarding the 2012 ADRL season.
Summit Racing Equipment returns as the title sponsor for the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags VI presented by Mickey Thompson, which takes place on Sept. 28-29 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.
TNT Super Series Increases Payouts for 10.90
Courtesy of TNT
CANFIELD, ON – Going into its sixth season, the Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series is very excited to announce increases in its payout structure. According to Ted Barnes, TNTSS Director, the new system will put more money back
into the hands of the racers.
“We’re going to a standard formula with the amount for a winner and runner-up that goes up at certain thresholds. Round money increases too… by $10 to $40 per round and still pays from a first round win as always!”
The new structure will start with $600/win for any field up to 23 cars. Then it increases to $700/win at 24 cars, 800/win at 35 cars and so on. “These changes will allow us to make the $700 payout with as few as 24 cars…something we couldn’t do in past years.” To help make all of this possible, racer entry fee is also up by $10 to $60 per event. “With more round money, most competitors will see the entry fee increase come back to them many times over,” added Ted.
Jacky Jones Ford & Ford Racing Bring Cobra Jet Showdown to NMRA Season Opener
Courtesy of NMRA
Santa Ana, CA – The NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals is proud to announce that Jacky Jones Ford & Ford 
Racing will sponsor a special Cobra Jet Showdown that will run at the Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout event at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, FL, the weekend of March 1-4, 2012.
Watch as Cobra Jets from all around the U.S. converge on Bradenton Motorsports Park and set their combinations on kill for the prestigious title of Cobra Jet Showdown Champion! Jacky Jones Ford, the leading Cobra Jet dealer in the southeast and presenting sponsor of the Showdown, will be at the event with customer cars and a great display on NMRA’s huge manufacturers midway.
“Cobra Jets have had amazing success on the track and truly showcase Blue Oval power. The Cobra Jet Showdown gives CJ owners another great opportunity to experience what their Cobra Jets can do,” said Steve Wolcott, NMRA’s CEO. “The NMRA Spring Break Shootout is the place to be for Ford racing fans…and the addition of the Ford Racing Cobra Jet Showdown further ads to an already incredible event.
A big thank you to Jacky Jones Ford for sponsoring this class and supporting Cobra Jet owners around the U.S.”
Adjustable Lower Control Arms for the 2010+ Camaro and Pontiac G8
Courtesy of BMR
Thonotosassa,FL – Increase rear camber adjustability, reduce suspension deflection, and maximize rear cornering 
stability with a set of Adjustable Lower Control Arms from BMR Suspension. Superiorto the factory stamped steel arm, the BMR Control Arms are constructed from heavy duty 2” square tubing and internally-gusseted laser-cut mounting plates.
The BMR Adjustable Lower Control Arms (TCA029) feature low-deflection polyurethane bushings, reinforced sway bar mounts, and massive 1-1/8” CNC machined double adjusters to provide maximum camber adjustment for lowered vehicles. Installation time is only 3-4 hours. Available in black hammertone or red powdercoat.
To preview all of BMR’s high-performance suspension parts, please visit www.bmrsuspension.com, email sales@bmrsuspension.com, or contact them at BMR Suspension,12581 US Highway 301 North,Thonotosassa,FL33592, 813-986-9302, Fax: 813-986-8055.
Rob Atchison Returning to race 2012 PMRA Season
Courtesy of PMRA
LONDON, ON – One of Canada’s most successful drag racers will be returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2012.
After his first PMRA racing last year, London’s Rob Atchison will be behind the wheel of the Atchison Racing Corvette Pro Modified, and said he hopes his short time last season will bear fruit.
“We’re going to try to make the next step up,” said the three-time IHRA Funny Car Champion, who believes the team has made the transition from the Alcohol-powered Flopper to a door-slamming Pro Modified. “We’ve made some changes, and I think I’ve learned how to drive the new car.”
Atchison was a dominate force in the IHRA Funny Car wars, winning 21 events, world records in elapsed time and speed, and the three titles in 2003, 2004, and 2005. With only 20 runs on the Corvette last year, he believes he has made the needed driving style adjustments.
ADRL Tickets On Sale For CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII In Houston
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – Fans can now secure their spot at the first two stops on the 2012 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) Tour.
The ADRL announced on Thursday that tickets are now available for purchase for the first race of the 2012 season, CarSafe Dragpalooza VIII, which takes place on March 30-31 at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston, and the second race, the Spring Drags III, which takes place on April 20-21 and marks the ADRL’s first trip to Bristol Dragway.
It is the first two of 10 stops on the 2012 ADRL Tour and the first two races to showcase the revolutionary new ADRL SuperCar Showdown.
Tickets are $15 per day for adults. Children 12-under are admitted free. Parking for each event is $10 per day.
Hot Rod Magazine Selects Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro Tire for the Speed Parts Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Mickey Thompson
STOW, OH – The Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro tire was among five legendary speed parts to be inducted into the Hot Rod Magazine Speed Parts Hall of Fame for 2011. Originally introduced in 1991 as the widest high-performance
street legal tire, the Sportsman Pro’s specially designed tread, unique “hot and sticky” drag tire compound, and flexible wrinkle wall construction was revolutionary for the time providing Pro Street racers a tire for both on and off the strip.
“We were so pleased that the Sportsman Pro tire was selected for this prestigious recognition,” said Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “This tire built the foundation for today’s ET Street line, as well as many of our popular ET Drag slicks.”
The Sportsman Pro tire is still a part of a complete Sportsman line from Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. For more information or to order, visit http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/street.php. For a Mickey Thompson product catalog, visit http://mickeythompsontires.com/catalogs/.
For more info on the Hot Rod Magazine Speed Parts Hall of Fame, visit:
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/general/hrdp_1112_2011_speed_parts_hall_of_fame/.
4th Annual shopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout Announced!
Courtesy of NMCA
Santa Ana, CA – The NMCA Flowmaster Muscle Car Nationals, the #1 muscle car series the U.S., is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual shopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout, presented by Mopar Now magazine, will once again take place at
Maryland Int’l Raceway in Mechanicsville, MD, June 8-10, 2012.
Mopar Now, published by the folks who produce Mopar Muscle, will provide awesome pre-event and post-event coverage of the Late-Model HEMI Shootout. This NMCA event will feature all the cars and all the stars of the NMCA series as well as the coolest modern HEMI race and show cars in the country. Late-Model HEMI competitors join the NMCA’s already large base of muscle car racers and enthusiasts. Other exciting features of this NMCA event include a huge car show, a giant manufacturers’ midway/swap meet and a 300+ mph jet dragster!
