INDIANAPOLIS, IN – May 25, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – A staple on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series circuit, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio, July 12-13 , offering the largest purse in the storied history of the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals program.
The event will offer more than $350,000 to the hundreds of racers competing, including more than $100,000 in contingency bids. The massive double weekend also features a popular Division 3 regional event on July 14-15, making it one of the most important weekends for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Series competitors Racing. Combined, race teams will compete for more than $400,000 as the doubleheader weekend at National Trail Raceway stakes its claim as one of the premier events of the sports season.
In total, more than 600 competitors from all seven NHRA divisions across the country are expected to attend the double weekend, with non-stop racing action in eight different categories at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals .
“We are honored to continue our partnership with NHRA at one of the sport’s premier events, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals,” said Ralph Mondeaux, JEGS Vice President of Marketing. “We look forward to rolling out the figurative red carpet and giving back to the sports racers who have made our sport what it is today. It’s even more special to be able to do it in our central Ohio backyard at National Trail Raceway.”
JEGS, an industry-leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance parts and accessories to the automotive aftermarket, will have a strong presence on and off the track, with several Team JEGS racers competing at both the SPORTSnationals event and the regional event.
The week kicks off with a special racer appreciation breakfast catered by National Trail Raceway and NHRA staff on hand, leading into a massive weekend of racing action. A JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals win has always carried significant prestige, with winners receiving a unique JEGS-branded copper Wally.
The more than 600 cars in attendance add to the special double-header weekend, making it a must-see weekend of racing action. The regional event will also feature the thrilling 270 mph races of the Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car classes, giving fans four days of racing excitement.
“Hosting the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals as part of a big doubleheader weekend at our facility has always been a huge thrill for us and we can’t wait for this year’s event,” said Jay Livingston, owner of National Trail Raceway. “National Trail Raceway has enjoyed such a great history with JEGS over the years and we are very proud to host this unique event that attracts such a large turnout of racers. We have worked hard to make this a premier facility level and it’s exciting to once again host another marquee event like this.”
For more information on the NHRA and the JEGS SPORTSnationals, visit www.NHRA.com.
About JEGS
JEGS Automotive, Inc. (“JEGS”) is a leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories to enthusiast customers primarily through its online platform (JEGS.com) and third-party online marketplaces. The company offers more than two million different SKUs spanning more than 800 brands, including its own private label product offering, providing a wide variety of auto parts for a diverse selection of vehicle types and vintages . JEGS operates two locations with approximately 400 employees and is headquartered in Delaware, OH.
About Lucas Oil
Founded in 1989 by Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, Lucas Oil Products was created with the simple philosophy of producing only the finest line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. Today, it encompasses the most diverse range of products in the automotive, motorsport, marine, industrial, outdoor and motorsport markets, many of which were created by Forrest Lucas himself. In total, the company has more than 300 premium products, representing the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network in 48 different countries. For more information, visit www.LucasOil.com.
About NHRA
Based in San Dimas, California, NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 21 national events including the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports, Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown™ and the Top Fuel Harley Series. NHRA offers competition opportunities for drivers of all skill levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. program. Street® for teenagers and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for 5-17 year olds. With 120 member tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete in a variety of domestic and international locations. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) program reaches more than 30,000 students annually to spark their interest in automotive and racing-related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to watch all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three race facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Source: National Hot Rod Association
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