MOVERS & SHAKERS
CHASING DIAMONDS: Third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. is upbeat and motivated as he straps into his black-and-yellow JEGS Pro Stock Camaro at the NHRA Southern Nationals, where he made it to the final round against reigning world champion Dallas Glenn. Coughlin is eager to add an NHRA 75th anniversary diamond edition Wally to his trophy case.
FAN FIRST: NHRA Top Fuel standout Leah Pruett spectates from the fence as racing gets underway at the NHRA Southern Nationals, the first-ever NHRA national event at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
TECHED IN: Tech official John Sears guides a racer in reverse in the pits at Shadyside Dragway, where Sears oversaw tech at the Strange Engineering Ronnie Buff Memorial Race.
SWEET VICTORY: Angie Smith celebrates with the motorcycle-loving Maryland fans after she scored the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the NHRA Potomac Nationals. It was the 200th win by a woman in the NHRA’ s professional ranks.
RESPECT: Brandon Sandlian( left) congratulates multi-time No Prep Kings champion Ryan Martin on his win over Sandlian in the opening round of King of the South competition at the Strange Engineering Ronnie Buff Memorial Race.
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