MOVERS & SHAKERS
JEGGIE ’ S BACK : Five-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr . looks like he ’ s right back at home in the seat of an Elite Motorsports Pro Stock Camaro . Coughlin , who retired from Pro Stock competition after the 2020 season , got the call to shake down a new car for Elite at the final two races of 2023 .
MARCH MEET MILESTONE : Jim Murphy ( right ) celebrates his fifth victory at the famed March Meet , which tied him with “ Big Daddy ” Don Garlits for the most Top Fuel wins at the historic event . Fellow Nostalgia Top Fuel pilot Jim Young ( left ) gave him a hand all weekend at the Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals , where March Meet Top Fuel eliminations were completed .
CRUISING THE STRIP : Greg Anderson , the winningest driver in Pro Stock history , waves at the fans as he tows his KB Titan Racing-fielded HendrickCars . com Camaro back to the pits after making a qualifying pass at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway .
WOUND-UP WILK : Fan-favorite Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson takes in the cheers from the enthusiastic Las Vegas crowd during driver introductions ahead of Sunday eliminations at the NHRA Nevada Nationals .
FORCE FOUR-PACK : John Force Racing drivers John Force , Brittany Force , Robert Hight , and Austin Prock sign autographs for fans at the Cornwell Quality Tools midway display at the NHRA Nevada Nationals .
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