COUGHLINS FORM FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. and his wife, Karen, have established the JEG'S Foundation for cancer research and education. The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, the Richard J. Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University and the Ireland Cancer Center will receive assistance to develop innovative treatments as well as educational efforts. Karen Coughlin, a five-year cancer survivor, designed the ribbon (above) which will be on all JEG'S Team cars and uniforms. [3-19-2003]

HAIGHT MAKES 5-SECOND CLUB - 3 TIMES!

At the recent March Meet at Bakersfield, Calif. Howard Haight clinched a spot on the Nitronic Research 5-Second Club with an amazing three runs in the zone (5.966, 5.862,

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5.859). The Fugowie Team's VRA-legal front engine dragster was 180 lbs. lighter than it was last year, with Haight dropping 30 lbs. himself.

Speaking of the 5-second club tradition of passing along a five-dollar bill signed by all the previous club member, Haight said, "When the other 5-second drivers all came into my pit after the run, holding up five fingers, and presented me with the five-dollar bill, I was really moved, and there haven't been a lot of times in racing when I've been moved." (Tim Marshall photo) [3-19-2003]

THE DRAGSTER BOTTLE WINS

According to NHRA, here is the POWERade bottle that was the pick of fans in the contest. Thanks for your votes and start drinking. [3-19-2003]

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