Brittany Force Announces Racing Return As Father John Force Makes 'Great Progress'

Brittany Force, two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion, has announced she will be returning to racing at the imminent NHRA Northwest Nationals in Kent, Washington. Brittany had skipped the last race in Norwalk, Ohio, attending to her father, John Force, after he suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash in Virginia in June. John Force, a revered figure in Funny Car racing, is currently recovering in a rehabilitation facility, showing signs of significant progress.

Brittany Force’s reentry into racing couldn’t come at a more crucial time. She will be commandeering her Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel Dragster, aiming to secure her position in the NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship Playoffs. She is currently just 50 points ahead of her close competitor, Josh Hart.

The accident involving her father, which saw his Funny Car explode and smash into the barrier, has evidently been a huge emotional strain on the family. Sharing an update ahead of her return from John Force Racing, she said:

“I’m glad to get back to the racetrack after a tough few weeks. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for our family since Richmond, but my dad has made great progress and we are all so proud of him. He has transferred now to a rehabilitation center closer to home.

“I want to thank (crew chief) David Grubnic, John Collins and my team for their patience and support of my decision to stay with my father while racing continued in Norwalk. Missing a race was tough, but I needed to be with my dad and family.”

Brittany added:

“I’m proud to be running our Flav-R-Pac dragster this weekend to honor our longtime partner, Frank Tiegs. He always reminded me to make sure I was still having fun because that is when you perform at your best. We won a championship together in 2022 and I’m proud to carry him and his family on the car this weekend.”

Looking ahead, Brittany is focused on using this race as a springboard for the playoffs.

“Our team’s current focus is to improve our starting position in the Countdown,” said the 16-time tour winner. “We’ve made great strides in our last few races and I’m eager to take that next step and put our Flav-R-Pac dragster in the winners’ circle for the Tiegs family and my dad.

“It’s going to be hard to not have my dad at the track with me this weekend, but I know he will be watching from his rehab facility. Watching him fight his way back is what now motivates me to get back to the winners’ circle.”

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