COURTNEY FORCE VICTORIOUS FOR SECOND TIME IN 2018 WITH NHRA
SOUTHERN NATIONALS WIN
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 6, 2018) — Courtney Force powered her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car to the winner’s circle for the second time this season Sunday at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Sister Brittany Force raced into the quarterfinals and veteran drivers Robert Hight and John Force had first round exits after strong performances during qualifying.

Ten years after sister Ashley Force Hood won the first victory for women in Funny Car at the Southern Nationals, Courtney Force claimed her 10th career victory at the storied Atlanta Dragway. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE VICTORIOUS FOR SECOND TIME IN 2018 WITH NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS WIN →

ASHLEY FORCE HOOD REFLECTS ON FIRST WIN TEN YEARS LATER
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 5, 2018) — Ashley Force Hood was a fan favorite throughout her sportsman career and, when she moved up to the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, she took the sport by storm. In May of 2008, she changed the history of the Funny Car category when she defeated her then 14-time time Funny Car champion father John Force in the Southern Nationals final round to become the first female to win an NHRA Funny Car national event title. When she hung up her fire suit at the conclusion of the 2010 season, she had racked up four pro wins, including back to back U.S. Nationals victories, in 16 final round appearances. Continue reading ASHLEY FORCE HOOD REFLECTS ON FIRST WIN TEN YEARS LATER →

COURTNEY FORCE TAKES OVER NO. 1 QUALIFIER SATURDAY AT NHRA
SOUTHERN NATIONALS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 5, 2017) — The winningest female Funny Car driver in NHRA history raced her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS to the top of the qualifying ladder Saturday afternoon at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Her stellar pass bumped John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight and his Auto Club of Southern California Chevy Camaro SS to the No. 2 position. John Force locked up the No. 5 spot and in Top Fuel Brittany Force will start race day from No. 2.

Courtney Force laid down a 3.932-second pass at 324.51 mph in the final qualifying session for her second consecutive No. 1 qualifier at Atlanta Dragway, her fourth of the season and 20th of her career. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE TAKES OVER NO. 1 QUALIFIER SATURDAY AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS →

ROBERT HIGHT POWERS TO NO. 1 QUALIFER FRIDAY AT
NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 4, 2018) — Robert Hight powered his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car to the provisional No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on Friday night. Courtney Force and her Advance Auto Parts Chevy team are currently in the No. 4 spot, John Force has his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevy are in the No. 6 spot and in Top Fuel Brittany Force piloted her Monster Energy dragster to the No. 3 spot.

Hight, who has one No. 1 qualifier already this season, laid down a 3.952-second pass at 327.59 mph in the second qualifying session to put him solidly in the No. 1 position. His stellar run came after an early shutoff during his first qualifying try resulting in his crew chief Jimmy Prock making more than a few changes to the reigning world champion’s car. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT POWERS TO NO. 1 QUALIFER FRIDAY AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS →

ROBERT HIGHT HAS NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS VICTORY IN HIS SIGHTS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2, 2018) — Despite what the NHRA Mello Yello points standings may say, Robert Hight and his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS are the Funny Car team to watch out for heading into the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The defending world champion has raced to runner-up finishes at the season opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. and the NHRA SpringNationals outside of Houston where he also secured his first No. 1 qualifier of the season. Currently fifth in points, Hight has set low ET and speed at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. and at the NHRA SpringNationals as well as top speed at the Winternationals.

“Jimmy (Prock) and I have been talking the last two races and we are seeing the performance come around and also the consistency,” Hight said. “When the conditions are right and the track is right I don’t think there are many Funny Cars that can run with my Auto Club Camaro. We just have to stay focused and be ready to adapt. Jimmy is the best at getting the most out of a tune-up and I am excited to be the driver in his race car.” Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT HAS NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS VICTORY IN HIS SIGHTS →

JOHN FORCE READY TO COMPETE FOR A WIN AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2, 2018) — From blown-up to runner-up, John Force has been on the ultimate roller-coaster ride for the first six races of the season. The lows have given the 16-time champion a new appreciation for the sport he has dedicated his life to and he’s looking forward to moving forward and winning some races for his sponsors and fans, starting with the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.

“We are getting a tune up now. We are getting a tune up on this PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro and that means (Brian) Corradi, (Dan) Hood and (Jimmy) Prock can focus 100% on their own cars. Now that my Camaro is going to the other end, we can tune it,” Force said. “We have a lot of work to do. I want to thank the fans they have been so supportive in Houston and Charlotte. They have told me they know we are struggling but they still support us. That means everything.” Continue reading JOHN FORCE READY TO COMPETE FOR A WIN AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS →

BRITTANY FORCE LOOKING TO CLOSE OUT THREE IN A ROW STRONG AT
NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2, 2018) — Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force is heading into the NHRA Southern Nationals with her head held high. The pilot of the Monster Energy dragster is on an upswing. After suffering the lowest low of her career, a devastating crash at the season opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., Force has secured a race victory and a No. 1 qualifier under her belt, putting her in competitive spirits heading to Atlanta Dragway located just outside of Atlanta. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE LOOKING TO CLOSE OUT THREE IN A ROW STRONG AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS →

COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FORWARD TO CONTINUED 2018 SUCCESS AT
NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2, 2018) — Heading into the seventh of 24 races in NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season the best performing hot rod for John Force Racing is undoubtedly the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driven by Courtney Force. Second in points with a win and three No. 1 qualifiers, Force isn’t just enjoying the confidence she has in her race car, she’s looking for ways to continue to get better. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FORWARD TO CONTINUED 2018 SUCCESS AT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS →

COURTNEY FORCE COMMEMORATES FIRST WIN WITH ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
CONCORD, N.C. (May 1, 2018) — On Saturday at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, nine-time NHRA event winner Courtney Force presented her 2018 NHRA Arizona Nationals Wally to executives representing her primary sponsor Advance Auto Parts. Between the third and fourth qualifying sessions in the John Force Racing track-side hospitality area, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Natalie Rothman, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Insights, Analytics Yogi Jashnani and Division President Maria Ayres accepted two trophies to commemorate Force’s first victory in partnership with the organization.

“Thank you so much for your support. We wouldn’t be out here doing what we love without Advance Auto Parts,” said Courtney Force. “I want to thank everyone on the distribution and corporate side. This is a real team effort. I am so proud to give you these trophies and I am hoping to give you an even bigger trophy at the end of the season.”

In Arizona, Force was the No. 1 qualifier and set low ET and speed during the second event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Force has continued to be consistent all season in her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. She was No. 1 at the Las Vegas four-wide race and was the No. 1 qualifier at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and raced to the final quad of each event earning semifinalist points. Force is now second in the NHRA Mello Yello points standings.

BRITTANY AND COURTNEY FORCE KEEP TOP SPOTS IN NITRO CATEGORIES SATURDAY AT ZMAX DRAGWAY
CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2018) — For the third time in their careers, Brittany and Courtney Force have doubled up as No. 1 qualifiers at a NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event. Saturday at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, the Force sisters maintained their top spots through two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, reigning Funny Car world champion Robert Hight secured the seventh position and 16-time champion John Force qualified eighth at zMAX Dragway, located just outside of Charlotte.

Previously, Brittany and Courtney Force have qualified No. 1 together in 2014, first in Topeka, Kan. and then again in Sonoma, Calif. On both occasions, Courtney has gone on to win the event, a stat she’d like to continue as she’s yet to win at zMAX Dragway. Continue reading BRITTANY AND COURTNEY FORCE KEEP TOP SPOTS IN NITRO CATEGORIES SATURDAY AT ZMAX DRAGWAY →

FORCE SISTERS SWEEP NITRO TOP SPOTS AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS
CONCORD, N.C. (April 27, 2018) — Brittany and Courtney Force both currently hold the No.1 qualifying position after two rounds of qualifying at the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte. Teammates Robert Hight and John Force are qualified seventh and eighth respectively.

The Force sisters will be racing on Saturday to double up as No. 1 qualifiers for the second time, they previously secured the top spot together in 2016 at the Topeka, Kan. event.

“It is a family sport and we love being out here together,” explained Courtney Force. “I got to get on the starting line and watch her make a killer run in her Monster dragster. I saw that number and knew that she got the top spot. Obviously, we are both hoping to hold onto the top spot through tomorrow night but there are a lot of great cars out here. I was excited to see her make that pass and we’ll see what happens.” Continue reading FORCE SISTERS SWEEP NITRO TOP SPOTS AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS →

JOHN FORCE CONTINUES TO BATTLE FOR CONSISTENCY
CHARLOTTE (April 25, 2018) — Last week in Houston at the 31st annual SpringNationals, 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force experienced the lowest of lows and highest of highs. The seven-time winner in Houston did not make the show for the first time at the historically quick race track in south Texas. The stumble snapped Force’s 221 race qualifying streak, the longest active Funny Car qualifying streak, which began in 2008. Force also holds the longest qualifying streak in NHRA history at 395 consecutive races.

While Force was relegated to team motivator on Sunday he succeeded with flying colors as two of his teammates advanced to the final round. Daughter Brittany Force secured her eighth career Top Fuel win and team president Robert Hight finished a close second in Funny Car. Hight and Courtney Force qualified No.1 and No. 2 in Houston to establish the overall Force team as one of the most dominant of the weekend. Continue reading JOHN FORCE CONTINUES TO BATTLE FOR CONSISTENCY →

ROBERT HIGHT STRIVING FOR THIRD WIN AT CHARLOTTE FOUR-WIDE
CHARLOTTE (April 25, 2018) — There are a handful of drivers who shake their heads when they see the four-wide format nearing on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The unique format of four, 10,000 horsepower Funny Cars getting staged and launching in concert can be a lot to take in but, for reigning Mello Yello Funny Car world champion Robert Hight the original modern-day NGK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals is a race he looks forward to every season.

Hight has two wins at four-wide races at zMax Dragway grabbing the trophy in 2012 and 2014. He has only missed advancing to the second quad once (2016) and he holds the zMax Dragway track speed record at 333.91 mph. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT STRIVING FOR THIRD WIN AT CHARLOTTE FOUR-WIDE →

RECENT WIN HAS WORLD CHAMPION BRITTANY FORCE FIRED UP
CHARLOTTE (April 25, 2018) — It is amazing what one win can do for a reigning world champion. Emotions poured out of 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Top Fuel champion Brittany Force last weekend when her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster got to the finish line first in the finals of the NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. It was Force’s eighth career Top Fuel win but, even more than the championship, that win was significant coming on the heels of a devastating crash to start the season.

“That emotion was built off of the championship. It was built off of Pomona this season. Leaving Pomona last season we were on a huge high. We won the championship and that is something every driver dreams about,” explained Force. “We were able to do that and then, coming out to the opening race of the season, at the same track in Pomona, it was the ultimate low.” Continue reading RECENT WIN HAS WORLD CHAMPION BRITTANY FORCE FIRED UP →

TOP QUALIFIER COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FOR MORE WINS IN CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE (April 25, 2018) – This season on Friday and Saturday Courtney Force has been almost untouchable, qualifying in the top four every race. She has two No. 1 qualifiers including a top spot at the inaugural Las Vegas four-wide national event. Force has captured one win this season, getting the trophy at the NHRA Arizona Nationals after qualifying No. 1 where she also recorded low ET and top speed of the race. It was a commanding performance and one that the nine-time Funny Car winner would like to repeat this weekend in Charlotte.

“We did it all in Phoenix. We were the No. 1 qualifier, top speed, low ET and won the race. It was a great weekend for this Advance Auto Parts Camaro team. I feel like I have the confidence in this team that we can do that every weekend. (Crew chiefs) Danny Hood and Brian Corradi have been doing a great job giving me a fast race car and we just need to get more round wins on Sunday. That is what makes this sport so exciting. You have to bring your best to the starting line every run.”
Continue reading TOP QUALIFIER COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FOR MORE WINS IN CHARLOTTE →

BRITTANY FORCE WINS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 22, 2018) — Just four races after being involved in a serious crash, Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force piloted her Monster Energy dragster to the winner’s circle at the NHRA SpringNationals on Sunday. Robert Hight powered to the Funny Car finals and Courtney Force had a first round finish at Royal Purple Raceway just outside of Houston.

Brittany Force picked up her eighth career win, first of the season and first at Royal Purple Raceway when she raced to a 3.762-second pass at 299.46 mph to defeat Terry McMillen’s 3.818 at 311.56. The result comes after months of recovery for Force. As a result of her devastating crash at the season opening NHRA Winternationals, Force had an overnight hospital stay and has continued to go to physical therapy. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE WINS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →

ROBERT HIGHT TAKES AAA TEXAS CHEVY TO NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 21, 2018) — Reigning Funny Car world champion Robert Hight powered his AAA Texas Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car to the No. 1 qualifier Saturday at the 21st annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway outside of Houston. Hight took the top spot from teammate Courtney Force who is No. 2, Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force also claimed the No. 2 spot and John Force, for the first time since 2008, failed to qualify for eliminations.

Hight laid down a 3.894-second pass at 317.27 mph in the final qualifying session to earn the 58th No. 1 of his career, first of the season and second at Royal Purple Raceway. Hight’s first No. 1 at the facility came in 2005 which led to his first pro victory in only his fourth professional race. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT TAKES AAA TEXAS CHEVY TO NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →

BRITTANY FORCE HOLDS PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFIER FRIDAY AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 20, 2018) — Brittany Force piloted her Monster Energy dragster to the provisional No. 1 qualifier Friday night at the NHRA SpringNationals. In Funny Car, Robert Hight is narrowly in the second position, Courtney Force is 11th and John Force is 12th at the end of day one at Royal Purple Raceway just outside Houston in Baytown, Texas. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE HOLDS PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFIER FRIDAY AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE FOCUSED ON MOVING FORWARD AT
NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 18, 2018) — Entering the NHRA SpringNationals, the fifth race on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, John Force will be counting on his past success at Royal Purple Raceway, located just outside of Houston in Baytown, Texas, coupled with his most recent testing to give him the weekend he needs to turn his season around.

“This season has had a tough start,” Force said. “We have been testing and we figured some of our problems out. We ran well in Las Vegas at the Four-Wide and didn’t have any issues. That is a step in the right direction. We stayed and tested after that race and I feel good heading to Texas.” Continue reading SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE FOCUSED ON MOVING FORWARD AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →

ROBERT HIGHT READY TO SHOW TRUE COLORS AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
BAYTOWN, Texas (April 18, 2018) — Reigning Funny Car world champion Robert Hight is headed to the NHRA SpringNationals, the fifth of 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, ready to turn his season around.

After a runner-up finish at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., Hight has had a series of short Sunday race days that have landed him seventh in the NHRA Mello Yello points standings. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT READY TO SHOW TRUE COLORS AT NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →