Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK
Event 6 of 20
Route 66 Raceway
Joliet, Ill.
May 15 – 17, 2026ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
2025 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Recap:
Qualified 11th; First round exit (defeated by Ron Capps in E1)Last Event (Valdosta):
Qualified 10th; Semifinal finish (defeated Cruz Pedregon in E1, Matt Hagan in E2; defeated by J.R. Todd in E3)2026 Statistics:
Five races; one runner-up finish
Career Statistics:
259 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Fan Events:
Noteworthy:
Quotable:
“This is PEAK’s home track, which means they are going to have a strong presence in our pit. Everyone I’ve met at PEAK has been really great. We recently filmed a segment for their show with Emily Reeves, where we really dove into the details of my Chevelle, which was a fun experience. I’m excited to show them our gratitude this weekend.
“Coming off a semifinal finish at the last race in Valdosta, in some really tricky track conditions, just goes to show that this incredible team has what it takes to get into the winner’s circle. To get a Wally in Chicago would be huge for this Bandero Funny Car team, and I know we can get it done. (Crew chiefs) Mike Neff and Jonnie Lindberg have this car and crew tuned in and ready to rock in Chicago.”
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Event 6 of 20
Route 66 Raceway
Joliet, Ill.
May 15 – 17, 2026ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
2025 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Recap:
Qualified 11th; First round exit (defeated by Ron Capps in E1)Last Event (Valdosta):
Qualified 10th; Semifinal finish (defeated Cruz Pedregon in E1, Matt Hagan in E2; defeated by J.R. Todd in E3)2026 Statistics:
Five races; one runner-up finish
Career Statistics:
259 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Fan Events:
- Saturday, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m., Mission #2Fast2Tasty driver autograph session, Mission Foods midway display
- Saturday, 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., Cornwell Tools driver autograph session, Cornwell Tools midway display
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Q & A with Hannah Rickards, NHRA Nitro Alley stage
Noteworthy:
- Will compete in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday thanks to her semifinal finish at the most recent event in Valdosta, Ga.
- Made history when she became the first female Funny Car driver to enter 100 events during the 2016 Winternationals, and at the 2023 Chicago race, became the first woman to reach the 200 Funny Car events milestone
- Earlier this week, an episode of PEAK’s “State of the Build” dropped, featuring DeJoria and her ‘67 Chevelle. Click here to watch!
Quotable:
“This is PEAK’s home track, which means they are going to have a strong presence in our pit. Everyone I’ve met at PEAK has been really great. We recently filmed a segment for their show with Emily Reeves, where we really dove into the details of my Chevelle, which was a fun experience. I’m excited to show them our gratitude this weekend.
“Coming off a semifinal finish at the last race in Valdosta, in some really tricky track conditions, just goes to show that this incredible team has what it takes to get into the winner’s circle. To get a Wally in Chicago would be huge for this Bandero Funny Car team, and I know we can get it done. (Crew chiefs) Mike Neff and Jonnie Lindberg have this car and crew tuned in and ready to rock in Chicago.”
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