Jegs High Performance is the second largest mail order automotive performance equipment company in the United States. It sells performance parts, aftermarket accessories, tools, and automotive clothing. Jegs was founded in 1960 by Jeg Coughlin, Sr. as a small speed shop [1]. Since its inception, the company has remained a family owned and operated business. [2] Over the past 50 years, Jegs has expanded to include a 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m2) warehouse, a mail order business, two retail stores (Columbus, OH & Reynoldsburg, OH), and the Team Jegs Race Team. The company currently employs over 350 employees. [3] Jegs High Performance sponsors NHRA race driver Jeg Coughlin, Jr. who is the son of company founder Jeg Coughlin, Sr. The company has a long standing rivalry with Summit Racing Equipment[1].
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