Butch
Nitro Member
Sadly John Force has admitted what most of us have known for over a year. That due to his TBI his driving days are over. No final tour! Love him or hate him he’s been the face of drag racing for over four decades as he oft refers to himself “the ole truck driver” he’s been vocal, loud, fast talking, rough, combatable at times, a husband, father, family man, employer, friend to many, fan favorite, mentor and above all one of the best if not the best funny car driver of all times as proven by his 16 time NHRA and 1 time AHRA championships.
Brittany Force was seen by many as the heir apparent to the throne. However the announcement that she is stepping back from driving to start a family ends all that.
It will be a sad day on March 5, 2026 when for the first time in decades there will not be a Force entered in the fuel classes.
As long as John is a team owner and attends the races the fans will always want an autograph, a picture with him or buy merchandise. For he is a living legend.
My question is which active driver will become the standard bearer for the sport? Who has the ability, personality, charisma both on and off track to become the one? Ashley, Prock, Stewart or ?
Brittany Force was seen by many as the heir apparent to the throne. However the announcement that she is stepping back from driving to start a family ends all that.
It will be a sad day on March 5, 2026 when for the first time in decades there will not be a Force entered in the fuel classes.
As long as John is a team owner and attends the races the fans will always want an autograph, a picture with him or buy merchandise. For he is a living legend.
My question is which active driver will become the standard bearer for the sport? Who has the ability, personality, charisma both on and off track to become the one? Ashley, Prock, Stewart or ?
