BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 4, 2025) – Jeg Coughlin Jr. and the SCAG Power Equipment / Outlaw Light Beer Pro Stock team have their sights set on defending their 2024 victory at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. A back-to-back win would mean a fourth consecutive winners circle for Elite Motorsports.
“It is always a treat to pull through the gates at Bristol Dragway and even more exciting as the returning champion,” Jeg Jr. said. “We’ve been fortunate to make many memories at Thunder Valley, and this year should be no exception.”
In addition to his 2024 victory where he raced past teammates Troy Coughlin Jr. and Erica Enders before taking down now reigning world champion Greg Anderson in the finals, Jeg Jr. had wins at Bristol Dragway in 2018 and 2007. He was also the No. 1 qualifier in 2017 and 2007.
Through the first six races of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock season, Jeg Jr. is sitting 10th in the points standings. He started the season with a semifinal appearance at the NHRA Gatornationals and has had one quarterfinal exit. Uncharacteristic of the dominant Pro Stock team, Elite Motorsports is looking for its first NHRA victory of the season.
“We’ve had an unusually slow start to the 2025 season, but we appear to have turned the corner on performance. We’re looking to put up a fight and defend our win from one year ago,” Coughlin added. “It couldn’t come at a better time with all of our SCAG dealers and distributors that will be joining and cheering us on. We also have our JHG family in attendance; would love to share the winner’s circle with our great partners.”
Joining Jeg Coughlin Jr. at Bristol Dragway, teammate Erica Enders, a six-time Pro Stock world champion driving the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage / Melling Performance / SCAG machine, is eager secure her 50th national event title, 49th in Pro Stock, fourth at Bristol Dragway; she most recently won in 2023.
Aaron Stanfield, driving for JHG / Melling / Janac Brothers, is racing for his second win at the facility. He won in 2022; the year he joined Elite Motorsports and the start of their domination at Bristol Dragway.
Troy Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com hot rod, is looking for his first win at the unique facility and his second win of the year. He started 2025 with a victory at the specialty PRO Superstar Shootout in Bradenton, Florida.
Rookie of the year candidate Stephen Bell aims to fine-tune his setup for Bristol’s unique conditions and challenge for a top finish in his 1320 LLC hot rod.
In his first season with Elite Motorsports, Greg Stanfield, a veteran of the class, brings his wealth of experience as he chases his first win with the team.
After sitting out of the new England Nationals, the Cuadra Boys, Fernando Cuadra Jr., Cristian and David, are ready to showcase their growing prowess in their Cuadra Tequila / Cuadra Belts / Cuadra machines.
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals kicks off with four sessions of qualifying Friday at 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m., followed by eliminations on Sunday at noon. Fans can catch the action on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday at 8:00 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET and live all weekend on the NHRA.tv streaming platform.