John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face of NHRA drag racing for nearly four decades, has formally retired

November 13, 2025 - 1:29 PM

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face of NHRA drag racing for nearly four decades, has formally retired.

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