JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals Returns to National Trail Raceway as part of Huge Doubleheader Weekend

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 on July 12-13, offering the biggest 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, which includes more than $100,000 in contingency offerings. The massive doubleheader weekend also features a popular Division 3 Regional event on July 14-15, making it one of the biggest weekends for NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors. Combined, the race teams will compete for more than $400,000, as the doubleheader weekend at National Trail Raceway stakes its claim as one of the marquee events of the sportsman season.

In all, more than 600 competitors from all seven NHRA divisions across the country are expected to attend the doubleheader weekend, with nonstop racing action taking place across eight different categories at the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals.

“We are honored to continue our partnership with NHRA at one of the premier sportsman events, the JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals,” JEGS Vice President of Marketing Ralph Mondeaux said. “We look forward to rolling out the figurative red carpet and give back to the sportsman racers who have made our sport what it is today. It is even more special to be able to do this in our backyard of Central Ohio at National Trail Raceway.”

JEGS, an industry-leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of high-performance automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, will have a strong presence on and off the track, with several Team JEGS racers competing at both the SPORTSnationals and regional event.

The week starts with a special racer appreciation breakfast served by the National Trail Raceway and NHRA staff on hand, leading into a massive weekend of racing action. A JEGS NHRA SPORTSnationals victory has always held significant prestige, with winners receiving a one-of-a-kind copper Wally branded with JEGS.

The 600-plus cars in attendance add to the special doubleheader weekend, making for a must-see weekend of racing action. The regional event will also feature the exciting 270-mph racing from 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 huge doubleheader weekend at our facility has always been a big thrill for us and we can’t wait for this year’s event,” National Trail Raceway Owner Jay Livingston said. “National Trail Raceway has enjoyed such a great history with JEGS over the years and we’re very proud to host this unique event that draws such a tremendous turnout of racers. We’ve put in a lot of work to make this a premier facility and it’s exciting to again host another marquee event like this.”

For more information on the NHRA and the JEGS SPORTSnationals, please visit www.NHRA.com.

About JEGS

JEGS Automotive, Inc. (“JEGS”) is a leading DTC, e-commerce retailer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories to enthusiast customers, primarily through its online platform (JEGS.com) and third-party online marketplaces. The Company offers over two million different SKUs spanning across 800+ brands including its own private-label product offering, providing a wide variety of automotive 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 best line of lubricants and additives available anywhere. Today, it encompasses the most diversified range of products in the automotive, powersports, marine, industrial, outdoor, and motorsports marketplaces, many of which were created by Forrest Lucas himself. In total, the company boasts more than 300 premium products, representing the largest variety of shelf products of any oil company in the United States with a distribution network across 48 different countries. For more information, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

About NHRA

Headquartered in San Dimas, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 21 national events featuring 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 Top Fuel Harley Series. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With 120 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing 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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