NHRA New England Nationals
Event 8 of 20
New England Dragway
Epping, N.H.
June 5 – 7, 2026
ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA New England Nationals Highlights:
2025 Recap:
Qualified sixth; Semifinal finish (defeated Ron Capps in E1, Paul Lee in E2; defeated by J.R. Todd in E3)
Last Event (Potomac):
Qualified seventh; first round exit (defeated by Ron Capps in E1)
2026 Statistics:
Seven races; two runner-up finishes; one Mission #2Fast2Tasty win
Career Statistics:
261 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Noteworthy:
Fan Events:
Quotable:
“I’m really charged to go back to Epping. I consider that one of my home tracks because half my family is from Rhode Island. This is the race that they all get to go to, and I’ve had some good runs there in the past. I’ll be happy to see them out at the track, and they’re excited to come and support the team.
“This season, we’ve gone to the finals and semifinals but we’re still looking for that first Wally with John Force Racing, and we’re coming to get it done this weekend. It would be absolutely incredible to have that moment with my family. Our Bandero Café team has what it takes; we’re right there. Going out in the first round last weekend was heartbreaking, but it was a good race; it was very close. I didn’t see (Ron Capps) all the way down. These guys work so hard on the car and it’s frustrating because I want to win so bad for them, but I’m happy that we just get to go right back at it and have another shot at going rounds. That’s always good after a first-round loss.”
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Event 8 of 20
New England Dragway
Epping, N.H.
June 5 – 7, 2026
ALEXIS DEJORIA
Driver of the John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car
NHRA New England Nationals Highlights:
- 2014 event runner-up
2025 Recap:
Qualified sixth; Semifinal finish (defeated Ron Capps in E1, Paul Lee in E2; defeated by J.R. Todd in E3)
Last Event (Potomac):
Qualified seventh; first round exit (defeated by Ron Capps in E1)
2026 Statistics:
Seven races; two runner-up finishes; one Mission #2Fast2Tasty win
Career Statistics:
261 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Noteworthy:
- DeJoria, who spends a large portion of the year in Rhode Island, considers New England Dragway to be one of her home tracks as much of her family resides in the New England area
Fan Events:
- Friday, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m., appearance at the John Force Racing merchandise trailer
- Saturday, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., John Force Racing driver autograph signing, Cornwell Quality Tools midway display
Quotable:
“I’m really charged to go back to Epping. I consider that one of my home tracks because half my family is from Rhode Island. This is the race that they all get to go to, and I’ve had some good runs there in the past. I’ll be happy to see them out at the track, and they’re excited to come and support the team.
“This season, we’ve gone to the finals and semifinals but we’re still looking for that first Wally with John Force Racing, and we’re coming to get it done this weekend. It would be absolutely incredible to have that moment with my family. Our Bandero Café team has what it takes; we’re right there. Going out in the first round last weekend was heartbreaking, but it was a good race; it was very close. I didn’t see (Ron Capps) all the way down. These guys work so hard on the car and it’s frustrating because I want to win so bad for them, but I’m happy that we just get to go right back at it and have another shot at going rounds. That’s always good after a first-round loss.”
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