Getting to Know Megan Cugini
When it comes to fast rookies, here’s one NEMA Lites driver to keep your eye on. If she is anything like her brother, victory Lane is just around the corner for this talented newcomer.
Name: Megan Cugini
Age: 19.
Hometown: Marshfield, Mass.
Marital Status: Single
Car number: 41, goes along with my brother’s number and four is my lucky number.
Owner: Glenn Cugini
Chassis: Modified Stealth
Sponsors: Bob’s Collision Center, Worldwide Preowned, Auratin Law Office, Bumper to Bumper Accessories, Enterprise Equipment
Crew: Glenn Cugini, Danny Cugini, Chris Desrosier, Kathy Cugini (my mom)
Favorite food. Not sure what my favorite food is.
Favorite music . I love country, but sometimes need something happier or more exciting.
Favorite movie: Don’t have a favorite.
Years racing: One.
How did you get started in racing? My uncle brought my brother and I to Seekonk Speedway to watch a midget race, and we’ve been hooked ever since. My brother Danny ran his first season in 2012, and I was in the pits, after that season ended another midget showed up in the garage one night and my dad asked if I wanted to drive it, so here I am.
How long have you been with NEMA?-This is my family’s third season with NEMA, as a driver this is my first full season driving the number 41.
Best finish: Fifth
What other divisions have you run?: No previous racing experience.
What other person or driver has inspired you?-I know other people would name someone in NASCAR for their inspiration. But in my case, my brother has inspired me because he came from wakeboarding and is a great competitor. I love to see how much he has grown as a driver in the past few years, I hope to someday be his competition.
Car color: It’s blue, but looks black at night.
Sources: Jim Snape
Photos: Crystal Snape