Backstories from NHRA’s 72nd Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals
The human aspect of drag racing always trumps the mechanical. After all, it’s people that drive, tune, crew, transport, officiate, feed and report on these motor sports.
John Force
“Racing John Force: Stories from the Racers who Knew Drag Racing’s Greatest Champion”
The extravaganza that is NHRA’s 75th anniversary will continue next year when the series – and, indeed, anyone that loves straight-line racing – will turn to the GOAT of Funny Car, John Force, to celebrate his 50 years in the sport.
NHRA Starts 2027 Season in Pomona; Will Celebrate “50 Years of Force” Season-long
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), currently celebrating its 75th year of operation, will revert to a traditional start to its 76th season of Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition.
The Motorsports World Mourns the Loss of Adria Force Hight
The Force family lost one of its bedrocks when Adria Force Hight left this world at age 56. The eldest daughter of John Force, Adria was the sole daughter – of four total – who didn’t pick up a helmet, gloves or put on a fire suit to be successful in NHRA drag racing.
John Force Racing Names 2026 Crew Chiefs, Daniel Wilkerson Keeps Summit Racing, Top Fuel Callout at Gainesville
John Force Racing’s crew chief news is part of big changes at JFR, but only some of the news that precedes the 2026 NHRA season including the return of the Callout.
Jordan Vandegriff Will Drive the Third John Force Racing Funny Car
John Force Racing (JFR) completed its four-car entry for the 2026 75th anniversary Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season by naming Jordan Vandergriff to drive the Cornwell Quality Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car.
Alexis DeJoria Joins John Force Racing
DeJoria’s contract with JFR is a multi-season agreement with the team that holds 24 total NHRA nitro-fueled championships.
Prock Family Departs John Force Racing
Austin Prock is leaving JFR again, another of the big changes for the powerhouse teams over this past year.
John Force Announces Retirement
After 16 NHRA Drag Racing Series championships, 157 race wins, 166 No. 1 qualifiers and 1,460 round victories in eliminations, John Force is finally calling it quits.
Josh Hart to take over John Force Racing dragster entry
NHRA’s Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel class is experiencing changes for the upcoming 75th anniversary season in 2026.