Dallas: Jeg Coughlin eliminations summary

Jeg Scores Runner Up

Jeg and his JEG'S Mail Order Chevy Cavalier started race day focused on winning from the No. 3 qualifying position. The 33-year old second generation driver was looking to score his third Pro Stock victory of the season and continue you his late season charge.

Jeg disposed of Scott Geoffrion, Larry Morgan and Dave Connolly. He out ran three of his opponents on his way to a runner up finish.

The reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion gained 96 points at the event and remains in the No. 3 position. Jeg is now 83 points behind the No. 2 spot with two races remaining before the close of the season.

"We had a good weekend and we moved closer to the No. 2 spot in the NHRA POWERade championship," commented Jeg. "We were a threat all day and we look forward to continuing this trend for the rest of the year."

ROUND-BY-ROUND:

Round #1: J. Coughlin 6.811 at 202.29 mph, defeated S. Geoffrion 6.850 at 201.65 mph

Round #2: J. Coughlin 6.817 at 202.02 mph, defeated L. Morgan (NO TIME)

Round #3: J. Coughlin 6.830 at 201.83 mph, defeated D. Connolly 6.877 at 202.20 mph

Round #4: G. Anderson 6.807 at 203.66 mph, defeated J. Coughlin 6.833 at 202.02 mph (FOUL)

SIDE NOTE:

Jeg will be competing tomorrow in Super Comp in the Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series. A majority of the sportsman classes will run tomorrow (Monday) and finish the event at the Texas Motorplex. This is the first time Jeg has ever competed in Super Comp at an NHRA event.