ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Event Highlights:
2025 Event Recap:
Qualified second; First round exit (defeated by Dave Richards in E1)
Last Event (Epping):
Qualified third; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Cruz Pedregon in E1; defeated by Ron Capps in E2)
2026 Statistics:
Eight races; two runner-up finishes, one Mission #2Fast2Tasty win
Career Statistics:
262 races; six wins, six No. 1 qualifiers
Noteworthy:
Fan Events:
Quotable:
“I’m really excited to go back to Bristol this year coming off these two back-to-back races in Maryland and Epping. It can’t come soon enough. We’ve had some good success, and our car has come together really well. It seems like everything just clicked this last weekend. Our Bandero Chevrolet is consistent, and I feel more consistent and comfortable in the car; probably the most comfortable I’ve felt thus far. We made some adjustments this last weekend – little adjustments – but all those little things can turn out to make a big impact, especially when they’re proving to be right. My crew chiefs work really well together. I think the whole team is really gelling right now and we’re gonna kick some ass. I’m excited. With this new track surface in Bristol, we’ll see what happens out there but most likely it’s not going to be a one-lane race track this weekend, and I know a lot
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Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Event Highlights:
- 2021 event champion and No. 1 qualifier
- Two-time runner-up (2012, 2023)
2025 Event Recap:
Qualified second; First round exit (defeated by Dave Richards in E1)
Last Event (Epping):
Qualified third; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Cruz Pedregon in E1; defeated by Ron Capps in E2)
2026 Statistics:
Eight races; two runner-up finishes, one Mission #2Fast2Tasty win
Career Statistics:
262 races; six wins, six No. 1 qualifiers
Noteworthy:
- DeJoria’s career-first final round occurred during the 2012 Bristol event and her most recent winner’s circle was also in “Thunder Valley” (2021)
- With two final round appearances, a Mission Challenge win, and a strong showing at the most recent event in Epping, N.H., DeJoria appears to be in a strong position to capture her first Wally trophy with her John Force Racing team
- With 11 total round wins through the first eight races, DeJoria is just one round shy of tying her 2025 season-long total
Fan Events:
- Saturday, post-Q4, Thunder Valley Nationals Fanfest driver autograph session, Welcome Village Tent at Tunnel 2
Quotable:
“I’m really excited to go back to Bristol this year coming off these two back-to-back races in Maryland and Epping. It can’t come soon enough. We’ve had some good success, and our car has come together really well. It seems like everything just clicked this last weekend. Our Bandero Chevrolet is consistent, and I feel more consistent and comfortable in the car; probably the most comfortable I’ve felt thus far. We made some adjustments this last weekend – little adjustments – but all those little things can turn out to make a big impact, especially when they’re proving to be right. My crew chiefs work really well together. I think the whole team is really gelling right now and we’re gonna kick some ass. I’m excited. With this new track surface in Bristol, we’ll see what happens out there but most likely it’s not going to be a one-lane race track this weekend, and I know a lot
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