Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Brittay Force has the singular goal of winning the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship and she knows that 100% focus on that goal is what is required heading into the 40th NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, Oct. 8-12 at the Texas Motorplex.
The 2017 Fall Nationals winner and the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, Force and her Dave Grubnic/John Collins-led Monster Energy team understand that consistent top performance throughout qualifying and eliminations is vital with just three races remaining on the 2025 schedule.
Force is currently sixth in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel point standings, 193 points behind Doug Kalitta in first. She is just 11 back of Clay Millican for fifth, 40 to Tony Stewart in fourth, 66 to Shawn Langdon in third and 107 to Justin Ashley in second. Behind her are Antron Brown (-202), Steve Torrence (-206), Shawn Reed (-215) and Josh Hart (-292).
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Quotes
Does it become more important to simply “pay attention to your lane” with only 3 races remaining or does who is lined up next to you become a factor?
“I’ve always taken the approach to stay in my lane. I focus on what I’m capable of and what the car and team are capable of. There are moments when you take advantage of who’s in the lane next to you, to give you that extra bit of motivation. It could be because they beat you last time or because you preformed great the last time you line up next to them. Both approaches have worked for me but it depends on the day. Again, I always resort back to staying in my lane. I can’t control what the competition is doing in the lane next to me. I can only control myself and what I’m capable of.”
You have 3 No. 1 qualifiers in your last 5 races at the Motorplex? How much more important does nailing down that No. 1 spot become at this point in the season?
“Earning a No. 1 qualifier is very critical this far into the countdown. Running low in qualifying are all extra points and we need every point we can get.”
Coming off three straight race weekends, what do you do during the “off week” to stay focused or is it better to not be focused for the first time in a month?
“With a week off between races I take advantage of that time to focus on my workouts and training. I’ve bumped up training with my martial arts instructor while being at home. We focus on eye- hand coordination and quick-feet exercises. I also stay consistent in my workouts where I focus on lower body explosive movements to help with power and speed when stepping on the throttle pedal. Lastly, I’ve made the effort daily with seat time in my cockpit simulator where I work on reaction time. There are only 3 races left and I’m going to give it my all until the seasons end. My team is staying committed back in Indy and I’m staying committed in California. I’ve always had to really put in the effort to see the slightest of improvement and in racing that’s all you need sometimes.”
Is there something special racing (and winning) at the Motorplex, a facility built and run for 40 yrs by the legendary Billy Meyer and his family?
“The Texas Motorplex is a special one because it’s a family-owned race track. Growing up in this sport and my entire family being so involved, I’ve always connected with other families in drag racing. This sport comes with its share of ups and downs and having family there makes it so much more enjoyable!”
Texas Motorplex Statistics
Quickest time: 3.637 seconds, Oct. 8, 2021
Fastest speed: 338.19 mph, Oct. 11, 2024
Number starts: 10
Times No. 1 qualifier: 3 (2019, 2021, 2024)
Final rounds: 1
Victories: 1 (2017)
Won-Lost Record: 14-9
Track records – 3.636 seconds by Steve Torrence, Oct. 13, 2023; 338.40 mph by Justin Ashley, Oct. 13, 2023
Track & TV Schedules
NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Oct. 10, at 5:15 and 8 p.m. CT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. CT.
Television coverage on Sunday, Oct. 12, includes qualifying action on FS1 from 10 a.m. – noon ET and then eliminations coverage on FOX from 2-4 p.m. ET and 4:30-6:30 p.m. ET.
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BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Brittay Force has the singular goal of winning the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship and she knows that 100% focus on that goal is what is required heading into the 40th NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, Oct. 8-12 at the Texas Motorplex.
The 2017 Fall Nationals winner and the quickest and fastest driver in NHRA history, Force and her Dave Grubnic/John Collins-led Monster Energy team understand that consistent top performance throughout qualifying and eliminations is vital with just three races remaining on the 2025 schedule.
Force is currently sixth in the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Top Fuel point standings, 193 points behind Doug Kalitta in first. She is just 11 back of Clay Millican for fifth, 40 to Tony Stewart in fourth, 66 to Shawn Langdon in third and 107 to Justin Ashley in second. Behind her are Antron Brown (-202), Steve Torrence (-206), Shawn Reed (-215) and Josh Hart (-292).
Notes
- Force is the first and only driver to record 10 runs exceeding 340 mph, including the national speed record 343.51 mph run on Sept. 1, 2025, in the first round of eliminations at the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
- The two-time Top Fuel Champion (2017, 2022) will participate in the Oct. 9 NHRA FanFest at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, where fans can meet and get autographs from all the top stars in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The event is from 7-8:30 p.m. and Railyard Park is 455 S. College Street.
Quotes
Does it become more important to simply “pay attention to your lane” with only 3 races remaining or does who is lined up next to you become a factor?
“I’ve always taken the approach to stay in my lane. I focus on what I’m capable of and what the car and team are capable of. There are moments when you take advantage of who’s in the lane next to you, to give you that extra bit of motivation. It could be because they beat you last time or because you preformed great the last time you line up next to them. Both approaches have worked for me but it depends on the day. Again, I always resort back to staying in my lane. I can’t control what the competition is doing in the lane next to me. I can only control myself and what I’m capable of.”
You have 3 No. 1 qualifiers in your last 5 races at the Motorplex? How much more important does nailing down that No. 1 spot become at this point in the season?
“Earning a No. 1 qualifier is very critical this far into the countdown. Running low in qualifying are all extra points and we need every point we can get.”
Coming off three straight race weekends, what do you do during the “off week” to stay focused or is it better to not be focused for the first time in a month?
“With a week off between races I take advantage of that time to focus on my workouts and training. I’ve bumped up training with my martial arts instructor while being at home. We focus on eye- hand coordination and quick-feet exercises. I also stay consistent in my workouts where I focus on lower body explosive movements to help with power and speed when stepping on the throttle pedal. Lastly, I’ve made the effort daily with seat time in my cockpit simulator where I work on reaction time. There are only 3 races left and I’m going to give it my all until the seasons end. My team is staying committed back in Indy and I’m staying committed in California. I’ve always had to really put in the effort to see the slightest of improvement and in racing that’s all you need sometimes.”
Is there something special racing (and winning) at the Motorplex, a facility built and run for 40 yrs by the legendary Billy Meyer and his family?
“The Texas Motorplex is a special one because it’s a family-owned race track. Growing up in this sport and my entire family being so involved, I’ve always connected with other families in drag racing. This sport comes with its share of ups and downs and having family there makes it so much more enjoyable!”
Texas Motorplex Statistics
| Year | Race Result | Qualified | Round Record |
| 2013 | 2nd round | 10th | 1-1 |
| 2014 | DNQ | DNQ | DNQ |
| 2015 | 2nd round | 3rd | 2-2 |
| 2016 | 2nd round | 5th | 3-3 |
| 2017 | Winner | 5th | 7-3 |
| 2018 | 2nd round | 5th | 8-4 |
| 2019 | Semi-finals | 1st | 10-5 |
| 2020 | Did Not Compete | Did Not Compete | Did Not Compete |
| 2021 | Semi-finals | 1st | 12-6 |
| 2022 | 2nd round | 3rd | 13-7 |
| 2023 | 1st round | 4th | 13-8 |
| 2024 | 2nd round | 1st | 14-9 |
Quickest time: 3.637 seconds, Oct. 8, 2021
Fastest speed: 338.19 mph, Oct. 11, 2024
Number starts: 10
Times No. 1 qualifier: 3 (2019, 2021, 2024)
Final rounds: 1
Victories: 1 (2017)
Won-Lost Record: 14-9
Track records – 3.636 seconds by Steve Torrence, Oct. 13, 2023; 338.40 mph by Justin Ashley, Oct. 13, 2023
Track & TV Schedules
NHRA Mission Food Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Oct. 10, at 5:15 and 8 p.m. CT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. CT.
Television coverage on Sunday, Oct. 12, includes qualifying action on FS1 from 10 a.m. – noon ET and then eliminations coverage on FOX from 2-4 p.m. ET and 4:30-6:30 p.m. ET.
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