John Force: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Force Racing Officially Names Vandergriff Driver of Cornwell Tools Funny Car

The wait is finally over, and the rumors swirling around the drag racing world have officially been put to rest. In a move that has fans buzzing, John

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Paul Lee Alleged as John Force Racing’s 4th Driver for 2026 – Sources Point to Big Move

A rumor’s been circulating through the NHRA paddock: Paul Lee, the veteran Funny Car driver and McLeod Racing owner, may be the mysterious fourth driver John Force Racing (JFR) plans to field in 2026.

Motor Sports News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

A Bold Expansion: Alexis DeJoria Climbs Into John Force Racing’s Third Funny Car

The NHRA world is buzzing. Alexis DeJoria has officially signed with John Force Racing for the 2026 season. And let’s be honest, it feels right. If you rewind the tape back to the 2012 Gatornationals in Gainesville, you might remember a young Alexis DeJoria lining up against the absolute titan of the sport, John Force.

Motor Sports News / Field Level Media / November 14

Drag racing legend John Force retires at 76

Drag racing legend John Force is retiring after 46 years on the track. Now 76, Force has not raced since June 2024, when his engine exploded at the NHRA Virginia Nationals, sending his burning car across the track at nearly 300 mph and into a concrete wall.

John Force, NHRA legend, announces retirement at 76

John Force, NHRA legend and 16-time Funny Car champion, announced his retirement at the age of 76 on Thursday. Force went to social media to announce the news.

NHRA star Brittany Force retiring at end of season

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force announced that she will step away from full-time competition at the end of the 2025 season to focus on starting a family.

Brittany Force sets new insanely fast NHRA speed record at U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis

Earlier today in Indianapolis, Brittany Force once again set an NHRA speed record with her first round run in Top Fuel. U.S. Nationals has produced a few great moments already.

John Force Racing reveals race shop sustained heavy damage in severe Indiana storms

Unfortunate news from John Force Racing. During last night’s massive storms that impacted multiple states, their Indiana race shop was damaged. Located in Brownsburg, the NHRA team shop took “severe” damage.

Motor Sports News / Athlon Sports / March 23

NHRA's Ron Capps Has Massive Explosion, Crash: 'I Didn't Expect To Be Awake'

NHRA Funny Car driver Ron Capps suffered a horrendous engine explosion and crash – but thankfully emerged uninjured – in Sunday’s first round of eliminations of the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park in suburban Phoenix.

Motor Sports News / Athlon Sports / March 13

NHRA Shocker: Robert Hight Quits as President of John Force Racing

In a stunning move, John Force Racing announced Thursday morning that president Robert Hight has resigned his role with his organization and is essentially ending his drag racing career.

Motor Sports News / Athlon Sports / March 7

NHRA 2025: Lots Of Questions Awaiting Answers

The National Hot Rod Association kicks off its 74th season with this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in central Florida.

B. FORCE, PROCK, ANDERSON & M. SMITH GET PROVISIONAL NO. 1 POSITIONS AT FORD PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2024) – With John Force returning to the track on Friday for the first time since his crash in June, team drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock both went to the top in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, securing the provisional No.

John Force to attend Ford Performance NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas

For the first time since his horrific wreck, John Force will be at an NHRA race in person. He will attend the races in Las Vegas this week. Force is an icon in motorsports and drag racing, and his return to the dragstrip means a lot for him and race fans.

John Force health update: Brittany Force provides latest on recovery following horrific crash

Brittany Force, the daughter of NHRA legend John Force, provided an update Sunday on the traumatic brain injury he sustained during the first round of the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in June.