BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 3, 2026) – Motivation comes in many forms for many different reasons and Alexis DeJoria sees a centuries-old New England family tie as such motivation for success when she and her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team compete in the June 5-7 NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire.
NHRA drag racing is a sport defined by revolutions, whether it’s the revolutions per minute (rpm) of a 12,000-horsepower, nitromethane-burning Funny Car engine or the revolutions made by the spinning 36×17.5-inch Goodyear racing slicks during smoky burnouts. But it’s a family tie to revolution DeJoria has that uniquely motivates her to capture her first Funny Car event win under the John Force Racing banner.
DeJoria’s mother’s family came to New England, specifically Rhode Island, in 1638 and, nearly 140 years later, family members fought in the American Revolution. She sees a win this Sunday as a fantastic way, patriotic perhaps, to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary even if it is a month before the nation’s independence celebration.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after seven of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 540; 2. J.R. Todd, 524; 3. Chad Green, 500; 4. Matt Hagan, 493; 5. Jordan Vandergriff, 485; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 427; 7. Jack Beckman, 412; 8. Spencer Hyde, 370; 9. Austin Prock, 323; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 264.
Quotes
You consider this one of your home tracks so what does it mean to be racing again at New England Dragway?
“My mother’s family is from Rhode Island so I’ve always considered New England Dragway to be a home track. Her ancestors came to North America in 1638 and fought in the American Revolutionary War, which allowed her to become a member of the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution. It’s something we take a lot of pride in so it makes racing in Epping that much more special.”
What would it mean to get your first win for John Force Racing at Epping?
“I’ve had some success in the past at New England Dragway, with a runner-up finish in 2014 and a semifinal finish last year. To get the win in this year’s NHRA New England Nationals, which would be my first win for John Force Racing, would be incredibly gratifying and special for many reasons. It’s been a while since we’ve been in the winner’s circle but I know we’ve got what it takes to get back there. I have all the confidence in the world that, on any given Sunday, this John Force Racing Bandero Cafe Chevy SS Funny Car will be the victor.”
Weekend Appearances
DeJoria will be signing autographs at the John Force Racing merchandise trailer in the NHRA Midway on Fri., June 5, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET. She will also participate in an autograph session at the Cornwell Tools display in the NHRA Midway on Sat., June 6, from 10-10:30 a.m. ET.
Track Schedule
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 5:30 and 8 p.m. ET on Fri., June 5, with the final two rounds Sat., June 6, at 12:30 and 3 p.m. ET. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at 11 a.m. ET.
TV Schedule
Television coverage on FS1 includes a qualifying show Fri., June 5, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show Sat., June 6, from 10 – 11 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast Sunday, June 7, from 3 – 6 p.m. ET on FOX.
Race Results
Wins: 0
No. 1 Qualifiers: 0
Round Record: 7-10
2026 Results
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NHRA drag racing is a sport defined by revolutions, whether it’s the revolutions per minute (rpm) of a 12,000-horsepower, nitromethane-burning Funny Car engine or the revolutions made by the spinning 36×17.5-inch Goodyear racing slicks during smoky burnouts. But it’s a family tie to revolution DeJoria has that uniquely motivates her to capture her first Funny Car event win under the John Force Racing banner.
DeJoria’s mother’s family came to New England, specifically Rhode Island, in 1638 and, nearly 140 years later, family members fought in the American Revolution. She sees a win this Sunday as a fantastic way, patriotic perhaps, to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary even if it is a month before the nation’s independence celebration.
The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings after seven of 20 races are: 1. Ron Capps, 540; 2. J.R. Todd, 524; 3. Chad Green, 500; 4. Matt Hagan, 493; 5. Jordan Vandergriff, 485; 6. Alexis DeJoria, 427; 7. Jack Beckman, 412; 8. Spencer Hyde, 370; 9. Austin Prock, 323; 10. Daniel Wilkerson, 264.
Quotes
You consider this one of your home tracks so what does it mean to be racing again at New England Dragway?
“My mother’s family is from Rhode Island so I’ve always considered New England Dragway to be a home track. Her ancestors came to North America in 1638 and fought in the American Revolutionary War, which allowed her to become a member of the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution. It’s something we take a lot of pride in so it makes racing in Epping that much more special.”
What would it mean to get your first win for John Force Racing at Epping?
“I’ve had some success in the past at New England Dragway, with a runner-up finish in 2014 and a semifinal finish last year. To get the win in this year’s NHRA New England Nationals, which would be my first win for John Force Racing, would be incredibly gratifying and special for many reasons. It’s been a while since we’ve been in the winner’s circle but I know we’ve got what it takes to get back there. I have all the confidence in the world that, on any given Sunday, this John Force Racing Bandero Cafe Chevy SS Funny Car will be the victor.”
Weekend Appearances
DeJoria will be signing autographs at the John Force Racing merchandise trailer in the NHRA Midway on Fri., June 5, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET. She will also participate in an autograph session at the Cornwell Tools display in the NHRA Midway on Sat., June 6, from 10-10:30 a.m. ET.
Track Schedule
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 5:30 and 8 p.m. ET on Fri., June 5, with the final two rounds Sat., June 6, at 12:30 and 3 p.m. ET. Final eliminations are scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at 11 a.m. ET.
TV Schedule
Television coverage on FS1 includes a qualifying show Fri., June 5, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. ET, a second qualifying show Sat., June 6, from 10 – 11 p.m. ET, and the eliminations broadcast Sunday, June 7, from 3 – 6 p.m. ET on FOX.
Race Results
| Epping | Race Result | Round Wins | Round Loss | Qualified | Event Record |
| 2013 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to C. Force | 14th | 0-1 | |
| 2014 (FC) | Runner-up | Def. T. Pedregon Def. T. Johnson Jr Def. J. Force | Loss to R. Capps | 5th | 3-2 |
| 2015 (FC) | 2nd round | Def. R. Capps | Loss to T. Johnson Jr | 8th | 4-3 |
| 2016 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to D. Worsham | 10th | 4-4 | |
| 2017 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to B. Tasca | 11th | 4-5 | |
| 2021 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to R. Hight | 5th | 4-6 | |
| 2022 (FC) | 2nd round | Def. T. Wilkerson | Loss to R. Hight | 9th | 5-7 |
| 2023 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to R. Hight | 10th | 5-8 | |
| 2024 (FC) | 1st round | Loss to C. Green | 9th | 5-9 | |
| 2025 (FC) | Semi-finals | Def. R. Capps Def. P. Lee | Loss to J. Todd | 6th | 7-10 |
Wins: 0
No. 1 Qualifiers: 0
Round Record: 7-10
2026 Results
| Event | Qualify | Round by Round | Round Record | Points Position |
| Gainesville | 11 | Beat Cruz Pedregon, Spencer Hyde, J.R. Todd; lost to Chad Green | 3-1 | 2 |
| Phoenix | 12 | Lost Jordan Vandergriff | 3-2 | 6 |
| Pomona1 | 7 | Beat Dave Richards; lost to Ron Capps | 4-3 | 7 |
| Charlotte | 5 | Won 1st Quad; lost 2nd quad | 5-4 | 6 |
| Valdosta | 10 | Beat Cruz Pedregon, Matt Hagan; lost to J.R. Todd | 7-5 | 6 |
| Chicago | 12 | Beat Spencer Hyde, Dave Richards, Matt Hagan; lost to Chad Green | 10-6 | 6 |
| Maryland | 7 | Lost to Ron Capps | 10-7 | 6 |
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