Monthly Archives: February 2019

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019

Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy
by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6) — The last time Jeg Coughlin Jr. finished second in the championship points, all the way back in 1999, he returned the following year and won 10 races in 14 final-round appearances on his way to the first of his five Pro Stock championships.

On the eve of this weekend’s season-opening 59th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, the veteran driver from Delaware, Ohio, is hoping history repeats itself. If so, he will raise his tally to seven NHRA titles, which includes the Super Gas crown he earned in 1992. Coughlin would also likely add to his total of 80 national event victories (61 in Pro Stock, 19 in various Sportsman classes) along the way. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019 →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET AT POMONA

CHEVROLET AT POMONA

What: Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com
When: Friday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 10
Where: Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California
TV: FS1 live eliminations and finals, 5 p.m. ET February 10

Chevy Racing starts NHRA season with high expectations
Teams, drivers look to carry momentum from successful 2018 campaign

DETROIT (Feb. 7, 2019) – Eighty-eight days after Chevrolet Racing teams closed out the 2018 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season at Auto Club Raceway, they return this weekend to the facility in Pomona, California, with refreshed and renewed aspirations for another successful campaign. Continue reading CHEVROLET AT POMONA →

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon–Winternationals Preview

NHRA® Team Report
NHRA® Winternationals
Pre-Race Report

Fresh off a week of testing in the Valley of the Sun, Cruz Pedregon is speeding into the 2019 season with hot 60-foot times, new team members, a new Dodge partnership complete with newly updated paint schemes for the Snap-on Funny Car bodies and haulers, and a new role in taking over tuning duties for the team. Continue reading Cruz Pedregon–Winternationals Preview →

Honda Racing

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425
• Honda Off-Road Racing Team opens 2019 season with repeat victory in Arizona
• Second consecutive class win for Ridgeline at the Parker 425
• Ridgeline Baja Race Truck dominates unlimited V6 truck category

PARKER, Arizona (Feb. 3, 2019) – The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2019 off-road racing season in the best possible fashion, with a decisive second consecutive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered unlimited race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425. Continue reading Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425 →

Honda Racing

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425
• Honda Off-Road Racing Team opens 2019 season with repeat victory in Arizona
• Second consecutive class win for Ridgeline at the Parker 425
• Ridgeline Baja Race Truck dominates unlimited V6 truck category

PARKER, Arizona (Feb. 3, 2019) – The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2019 off-road racing season in the best possible fashion, with a decisive second consecutive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered unlimited race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425. Continue reading Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425 →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK

JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 02, 2019) — After four days of testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside Phoenix, the three full-time hot rods of John Force Racing were able to put their hard work during the off-season to good use. Robert Hight led the Funny Car class with a trio of impressive runs on Friday, John Force saved the best for last with a solid run to close out the test session and Brittany Force combined with her new team to leave testing ready for Pomona. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK →