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Standout Pro Stock Foursome ready for Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge as Part of Final NHRA Arizona Nationals

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PHOENIX, AZ – March 22, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – After winning in Gainesville to open the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock rising star Troy Coughlin Jr. knew he would be facing semifinal opponent Dallas Glen again soon – as in the next event as one of the marquee matchups in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge.

The new program kicks off this weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park as part of the final NHRA Arizona Nationals, pitting semifinalists against each other during qualifying on Saturday. Along with Coughlin and Glenn meeting again, the other rematch features Gainesville runner-up Mason McGaha and Greg Anderson, with the winners meeting up on Saturday with a bonus purse and bonus playoff points on the line.

It adds competitive racing to the qualifying schedule on Saturday in Phoenix and Coughlin, who beat Glenn on a holeshot in Gainesville, knows his opponent will be out for redemption. But Coughlin is ready in his JEGS.com/White Castle/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro and eager be part of even more competitive racing this weekend.

“It’s always tough to face Dallas,” Coughlin said. “He’s such a good competitor and it’s going to be a fierce rematch. But I love competitions like the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge. It’s going to make qualifying on Saturday really exciting for everyone.”

Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Robert Hight (Funny Car) and Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) all won last year in Phoenix. This year’s race will again be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge adding an extra incentive for drivers. Along with wanting a win at NHRA’s final race at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, the Challenge presents new, unique opportunities.

For Glenn, he’s had this rematch circled since the moment he lost in Gainesville, and he promises to be focused in his RAD Torque Systems Camaro.

“I have a very good car right now,” Glenn said. “Losing to T.J. on my second holeshot loss ever was motivation, to say the least. I’m very eager to get redemption and I’m absolutely thinking about the bonus points that come with a win. Championships have been decided on less and we have a chance for quite a few championship points with the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge this season.”

Gainesville marked a big moment for the young McGaha, who defeated the legendary Anderson and advanced to his first two-wide final round. It puts him on a good path to…

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