Austin Coil Gone From JFR (2 Viewers)

[Bobby Bennett]

AUSTIN COIL RESIGNS POSITION FROM JFR

 

[Big Sexy]

AUSTIN COIL RESIGNS POSITION FROM JFR

I got the same e-mail from him, and knowing Austin, it was not an easy decision. I wish Austin and Lisa the best. I am sure Austin has much to offer to any team lucky to have him.

 

[Gutter Brain]

Wish the best for Austin and Lisa. He has given so much to this sport, and John Force, over the years.
Hope he enjoys the time.

 

[Dubs]

Good for Austin. He has definitely put in his time, and I wish him the best in his time off.

 

[twostep]

I would imagine this decision has been in the can for some time. There's a reason Mike Neff was brought into that Crew Chief triangle. Force, Coil and Neff himself have probably reached a point where they feel confident passing the torch.

Not a big surprise; they'll all be fine.

 

[Eracer]

Not surprised by this also, Good for Austin. Thanks for the memories. Have a great time and enjoy life beyond drag racing.

 

[none]

Maybe come back to drag racing after a break?
Nostalgia possibilities?????????

 

[mick]

going out on top; how sweet.

 

[Paul]

going out on top; how sweet.

Best time to leave!

 

[timebombkal]

Maybe come back to drag racing after a break?
Nostalgia possibilities?????????

Chi-town Hustler (hope)
He deserves to do what ever he wants. Best tuner ever. Enjoy life

 

[Rat]

When you think crew chief you think Austin Coil then you think of Alan Johnson. Austin Coil is by far the best the sport has ever seen. Great guy to, I remember meeting him and seeing his stash of toothpicks, even gave me one. Maybe that's the secret to winning.

 

[cantdrive55]

A little surprised to be honest, I always pictured Force and Coil riding off into the sunset together. If/when Coil returns, it's gonna be odd seeing him in another pit. Best of luck to Austin, he more than deserves quality family time.

 

[paoldtimer]

Best time to leave!

How true. Time to stop smelling the nitro and smell those roses He will always be a legend.

 

[Buns]

Good to see Austin going out on top and when he wants to. I wish him and his family nothing but the best in life after drag racing!!

He's given so much to this sport.

I'm betting he doesn't come back as a crew chief anywhere. I'm sure he's done and is going to enjoy his time. Just like Eddie and Ercie.

 

[turbo ken]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him comming back as a crewchief on a nostalgia F/C with his wife driving.

 

[Jer]

Enjoy your time off,well deserved!!

 

[Professor Dave]

I wouldn't be surprised to see him comming back as a crewchief on a nostalgia F/C with his wife driving.

Did you read the following before you said that or did you just have good insight into Coil's thinking?

NHRA Story » Coil resigns from John Force Racing, but eyes possible 2012 return to racing

 

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A little surprised to be honest, I always pictured Force and Coil riding off into the sunset together. If/when Coil returns, it's gonna be odd seeing him in another pit. Best of luck to Austin, he more than deserves quality family time.

I always guessed that's how it would happen too, especially since they have both said if one quit so would the other numerous times over the years. I wish Austin the best.

 

[Paul]

Enjoy your time off,well deserved!!

That's for sure, that was a long haul, I'm sure the time off will feel great.

26 years of the kind of pressure a FC crew chief undergoes is hard for me to even fathom.

 

[Lori]

I think it is cool he can retire and relax a little. I honestly can't imagine doing this for a living for this long. Takes a certain person and some very supportive spouses/families at home-or traveling along, whatever the case may be. Very hard life to live even on a monetarily successful team such as JFR.
How old is Austin? Anyone know? (I am a terrible judge of age). And how old is his wife. Have they ever been photographed together? How sweet that he wants to help her now after all these years on the road. She has paid her dues too with his job. Her turn at the wheel, so to speak. I am sure he will enjoy every minute of it too, no matter what he does.
Best wishes to him~