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Coughlin wins drag racing's crown jewel for third time as a pro
After a lackluster qualifying effort left him 12th on the 16-car grid, Jeg Coughlin came alive in eliminations,
After a lackluster qualifying effort left him 12th on the 16-car grid, Jeg Coughlin came alive in eliminations,
Ashley Force Hood joined Shirley Muldowney (Top Fuel) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle) as the only female Mac Tools U. S. Nationals professional winners.
Kenny Wallace will become the 17th driver in NASCAR history to start at least 800 races. The distinguished list includes names such as Richard Petty, Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt and fellow NASCAR Nationwide driver Morgan Shepherd (No. 89 Lagina Plumbing/Eldora Speedway Dodge).
Terrible weather interupted fun outdoor activities all over the state this Labor Day Weekend, but did not stop ERP from racing on Sunday!
Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski have each won three times with the World of Outlaws at Cottage Grove Speedway to lead all drivers.
Motorsports correspondent Doug Pace keeps up with motorsports news and notes from around the region.