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From The Director's Chair with Jonathan Adams
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National Dragster
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June 6, 2008
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Before we get into the profiles of the Northwest Division Jegs Allstars, I'd like to thank the folks at Jegs for their sponsorship of the Jegs Allstars event, one of the coolest drag races. I'm always amazed to see Jeg Coughlin taking time away from his championship-winning Pro Stock team to talk with the Sportsman racers. Clearly, he has not forgotten his roots. It's obvious that the entire Coughlin family is fully committed to supporting NHRA Sportsman drag racing.
Also, thanks to the Route 66 Raceway staff for providing a great venue for this event. Our racers are a long way from home, but I know they will enjoy themselves at this world-class faculty.
Here, then, is the team representing ...
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