Jordan Vandergriff in the Cornwell car announcement (9 Viewers)

[CS]

Here you go - congratulations https://www.nhra.com/news/2025/jfr-taps-jordan-vandergriff-new-driver-cornwell-tools-funny-car

 

[you]

Congrats to Jordan! He’ll be missed on the broadcast. Thought he did a great job as a pit reporter. Hopefully Jamie comes back.

 

[Trey Darnell]

I think that is an excellent decision. He has had a friendly rivalry with Austin Prock during the ROY campaign.

The storyline writes itself.

And more youth in the sport.

Jordan has the “looks” for advertisers' target demographic: 18-34-year-old females. Will he grow more in likability, and will he perform well on the track? He has everything he needs.

2026 could be a great building year, if not flat-out great.

 

[Rajunz]

Definitely a great decision, I was so wrong about this from reading Comp Plus, but it is DEFINITELY great for the sport! More younger drivers is what we need.

 

[Harris]

Great news!

 

[Xploder98]

I think that is an excellent decision. He has had a friendly rivalry with Austin Prock during the ROY campaign.

The storyline writes itself.

And more youth in the sport.

Jordan has the “looks” for advertisers' target demographic: 18-34-year-old females. Will he grow more in likability, and will he perform well on the track? He has everything he needs.

2026 could be a great building year, if not flat-out great.

I imagine there are still quite a few non-drag racing fans (and corporate sponsors!) who would recognize him from his time on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise a few years ago.

Might net him some mainstream crossover, and in turn for the NHRA, if Vandergriff could get time on one of the morning shows like Good Morning America. Gets introduced as a former contestant, talks about what he's been up to since he left the show, and promotes his newest endeavor of driving a funny car for the legendary John Force. Gives Cornwell Quality Tools a shout-out on national TV while he's there. Seems like a straightforward sell.

 

[jgrigz]

I was betting on Paul Lee teaming with Force like Alexis. I’m sure glad everyone had mercy on me and didn’t take the bet. Having said that, I think Jordan is a great guy and will do an excellent job. He deserves this opportunity.

 

[stitcherbob]

Great news! Congrats Jordan! You did great for Shawn Reed and now I look forward to 2026.
Now I have three very good Force funny cars to root for...... yes... 3 funny cars....

 

[Axman]

Has JV ever driven a funny car in competition?

 

[z28]

Has JV ever driven a funny car in competition?

no. only in testing but neither had Austin when he got in

 

[Axman]

no. only in testing but neither had Austin when he got in

Who’s tuning all the Force cars?

 

[Just Paul]

Who’s tuning all the Force cars?

Jack - Hood
Josh - Grubby
Jordan- Cunningham
Alexis - Neff