The commitment increases Jeg's presence in NHRA Drag Racing. The company also is the primary sponsor for Pro Stock cars driven by Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Troy Coughlin, as well as a major contingency sponsor at NHRA Drag Racing Series events. In addition, the family has some experience in the event as both Jeg and Troy, along with brothers Mike and John, have competed in the Allstar event over the years.

"Our family knows what it takes to be a part of the Allstar race and being a part of this race in the past will help us to make it a better race for all of the participants," said Jeg, a two-time Sportsman Allstars winner for NHRA's North Central Division ('91 Super Gas, '97 Super Stock).

Jeg's Automotive, Inc., with world headquarters in Delaware, Ohio, is a leading supplier of automotive and auto racing parts and equipment. Jeg's was founded in 1960 by Jeg Coughlin Sr. in an effort to supply the growing needs of customers throughout the Midwest. In 1986, Jeg's became a leader in the high performance mail order business when the Coughlin brothers (John, Troy, Mike & Jeg Jr.) purchased Jeg's with the assistance of their father. Jeg's is a leader in the aftermarket high performance business and has grown into a multi-million dollar comapny by providing customers what they want, when they want it, at the price they want to pay -- backed by the best customer service.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23 national events through its NHRA Drag Racing Series in 2002. The NHRA has more than 80,000 members nationwide and more than 140 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Import Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Street Legal Program. The NHRA also offers the NHRA Castrol GTX Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.