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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
New England Nationals Results
Sunday At New England Dragway Joliet, Ill. Sunday's Pairings Final finish order Top Fuel 1. Brittany Force; 2. Tony Stewart; 3. Antron Brown; 4. Doug Kalitta; 5. Ida Zetterstrom; 6. Shawn Reed; 7. Justin Ashley; 8. Dan Mercier; 9. Clay Millican; 10. Scott Farley; 11. Shawn Langdon; 12. Josh Hart; 13. Steve Torrence; 14. Rit Pustari; 15. Mike Bucher. Funny Car 1. J.R. Todd; 2. Spencer Hyde; 3. Alexis DeJoria; 4. Jack Beckman; 5. Blake Alexander; 6. Paul Lee; 7. Buddy Hull; 8. Phil Burkart; 9. Matt Hagan; 10. Cruz Pedregon; 11. Austin Prock; 12. Chad Green; 13. Dave Richards; 14. Daniel Wilkerson; 15. Bob Tasca III; 16. Ron Capps. Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson; 2. Erica Enders; 3. Matt Hartford; 4. Aaron Stanfield; 5. Cody Coughlin; 6. Dallas Glenn; 7. Dave Connolly; 8. Cory Reed; 9. Jeg Coughlin; 10. Greg Stanfield; 11. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 12. Kenny Delco; 13. Deric Kramer; 14. Brandon Miller; 15. Chris McGaha; 16. Mason McGaha. Round-by-round results Top Fuel First Round Ida Zetterstrom, 3.720, 332.18 def. Steve Torrence, 7.295, 121.23; Dan Mercier, 3.738, 324.83 def. Shawn Langdon, 5.199, 157.67; Doug Kalitta, 3.646, 338.34 was unopposed; Tony Stewart, 3.699, 331.45 def. Rit Pustari, 7.738, 75.65; Shawn Reed, 3.724, 335.23 def. Scott Farley, 4.345, 189.71; Brittany Force, 3.692, 339.87 def. Clay Millican, 3.740, 333.74; Justin Ashley, 3.723, 338.34 def. Josh Hart, 7.158, 97.47; Antron Brown, 4.229, 259.56 def. Mike Bucher, 10.285, 40.34. Quarterfinals Brown, 4.707, 175.64 def. Mercier, 6.978, 88.25; Stewart, 3.733, 330.96 def. Ashley, 5.893, 118.90; Force, 3.690, 338.26 def. Reed, 3.721, 334.57; Kalitta, 3.680, 330.31 def. Zetterstrom, 3.720, 330.55. Semifinals Stewart, 3.711, 332.34 def. Brown, 3.738, 333.66; Force, 3.681, 341.42 def. Kalitta, 5.841, 157.41. Final Force, 3.694, 340.39 def. Stewart, 3.720, 329.91. Funny Car First Round Alexis DeJoria, Dodge Charger, 3.926, 324.98 def. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 8.903, 84.79; Blake Alexander, Charger, 5.198, 168.56 def. Chad Green, Ford Mustang, 5.378, 166.13; Buddy Hull, Charger, 4.167, 303.64 def. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 5.046, 284.33; Phil Burkart, Ford Mustangh, 4.172, 304.67 def. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 7.569, 94.02; Paul Lee, Charger, 4.384, 199.29 def. Dave Richards, Mustang, 6.709, 130.07; Jack Beckman, Camaro, 6.397, 298.93 def. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 6.835, 146.72; J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.890, 332.84 def. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.308, 219.08; Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 3.863, 333.08 def. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.893, 333.74. Quarterfinals DeJoria, 4.232, 221.13 def. Lee, 7.188, 94.12; Todd, 3.939, 329.50 def. Burkart, Broke; Hyde, 3.925, 325.30 def. Hull, 11.680, 82.93; Beckman, 3.878, 328.14 def. Alexander, 3.934, 326.24; Semfinals Todd, 3.889, 333.08 def. DeJoria, 3.971, 324.90; Hyde, 4.325, 305.77 def. Beckman, Foul - Centerline. Final Todd, 3.888, 332.43 def. Hyde, 5.098, 161.88. Pro Stock First Round Aaron Stanfield, Chevy Camaro, 6.554, 211.20 def. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.973, 208.97; Dave Connolly, Camaro, 6.493, 210.60 def. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.526, 211.46; Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.497, 213.40 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.503, 210.90; Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.546, 210.57 def. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 12.304, 70.98; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.505, 211.99 def. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.535, 212.09; Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.500, 211.06 def. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.539, 211.23; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.489, 212.03 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.537, 210.21; Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.489, 212.26 def. Brandon Miller, Dodge Dart, 6.585, 208.65. Quarterfinals Enders, 9.045, 112.38 def. Reed, 28.751, 23.85; Hartford, 13.448, 100.51 def. Glenn, Foul - Red Light; Anderson, 6.499, 211.16 def. Connolly, 7.683, 127.59; A. Stanfield, 6.506, 213.10 def. C. Coughlin, Foul - Red Light. Semifinals Enders, 6.954, 210.24 def. A. Stanfield, 7.348, 172.17; Anderson, 6.487, 212.29 def. Hartford, 6.513, 212.96; Final Anderson, 6.469, 212.19 def. Enders, 19.498, 41.79. Point Standings Top Fuel 1. Tony Stewart, 616; 2. Shawn Langdon, 545; 3. Antron Brown, 527; 4. Doug Kalitta, 501; 5. Justin Ashley, 438; 6. Brittany Force, 437; 7. Steve Torrence, 335; 8. Clay Millican, 328; 9. Josh Hart, 311; 10. Shawn Reed, 298. Funny Car 1. Austin Prock, 550; 2. Jack Beckman, 512; 3. Paul Lee, 472; 4. Matt Hagan, 455; 5. Ron Capps, 379; 6. J.R. Todd, 366; 7. Chad Green, 350; 8. Alexis DeJoria, 325; 9. (tie) Cruz Pedregon, 318; Daniel Wilkerson, 318. Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson, 671; 2. Dallas Glenn, 621; 3. Matt Hartford, 441; 4. Cory Reed, 370; 5. Eric Latino, 307; 6. Deric Kramer, 267; 7. (tie) Mason McGaha, 254; Aaron Stanfield, 254; 9. Erica Enders, 253; 10. Jeg Coughlin, 251.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
New England Nationals Pairings
Saturday At New England Dragway Joliet, Ill. Sunday's Pairings Top Fuel 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.670 seconds, 337.24 mph vs. Bye; 2. Tony Stewart, 3.694, 330.55 vs. 15. Rit Pustari, 9.724, 75.76; 3. Antron Brown, 3.697, 337.07 vs. 14. Mike Bucher, 5.236, 131.96; 4. Shawn Reed, 3.702, 334.24 vs. 13. Scott Farley, 4.139, 224.14; 5. Brittany Force, 3.703, 336.40 vs. 12. Clay Millican, 3.860, 293.79; 6. Shawn Langdon, 3.716, 334.48 vs. 11. Dan Mercier, 3.761, 329.18; 7. Justin Ashley, 3.717, 336.99 vs. 10. Josh Hart, 3.753, 329.18; 8. Ida Zetterstrom, 3.741, 330.55 vs. 9. Steve Torrence, 3.746, 335.07. Funny Car 1. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.860, 334.48 vs. 16. Buddy Hull, Dodge Charger, 4.190, 309.70; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.891, 335.40 vs. 15. Phil Burkart, Ford Mustangh, 4.140, 303.30; 3. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.891, 329.18 vs. 14. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.022, 317.49; 4. Blake Alexander, Charger, 3.899, 328.70 vs. 13. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.953, 326.32; 5. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.908, 326.87 vs. 12. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.952, 291.63; 6. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 3.909, 331.77 vs. 11. Ron Capps, Toyota GR Supra, 3.928, 329.91; 7. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.909, 329.83 vs. 10. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.922, 329.75; 8. Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 3.911, 328.70 vs. 9. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.920, 329.83. Pro Stock 1. Cody Coughlin, Chevy Camaro, 6.537, 210.28 vs. 16. Brandon Miller, Dodge Dart, 6.658, 205.63; 2. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.537, 209.95 vs. 15. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.623, 207.91; 3. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.539, 210.60 vs. 14. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.596, 208.36; 4. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.543, 208.81 vs. 13. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.595, 208.88; 5. Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.549, 209.59 vs. 12. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.594, 207.59; 6. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.555, 209.46 vs. 11. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.582, 208.14; 7. Dave Connolly, Camaro, 6.558, 209.01 vs. 10. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.566, 208.46; 8. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.564, 208.65 vs. 9. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.565, 209.26.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Drag racer Brittany Force hopes for redemption at Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Before zooming to Joliet for this weekend's Route 66 NHRA Nationals, a crew of drag racers — including "fastest female on earth" Brittany Force — made a pit stop in downtown Chicago. As Force looks for some redemption at Route 66, she is fueled by her historic run in Charlotte, North Carolina last month when she shattered the top fuel speed record at over 340 mph. "We did that in Charlotte a couple weeks ago. Very proud of that. It's such a team effort to do that, and it's just something we hope we hold onto for a long time," Force said. It was a rough year last year for Force in Chicago. Force, a two-time world champion, failed to qualify for the first time in 187 races. She's looking for redemption now. "We have this extra motivation, incentive to win, just because, our performance was not there last season," said Force. "We didn't qualify, and I can't remember the last time that we DNQ'd." Brittany Force's dad, the legendary drag racer James Force, is cheering on his daughter from the owner's seat. He has not been back behind the wheel since a horrific crash last June in Virginia, when his Funny Car engine exploded. James Force suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash. But the 76-year-old said he is amazingly well down the road to recovery. "I'm doing good. You know, I was in the hospital for four or five months, and then now, I'm in rehab," said James Force. "But it's exciting for me to get back out here with my teams, to watch [Jack] Beckman and [Austin] Prock, and of course, my daughter, Brittany." James Force said he does not want to talk about retirement just yet. "Right now, because I've had seven or eight crashes and I just turned 76 a week ago, my doctors are asking me why. You've got enough money. You've got drivers that are winning. But I love driving. So if a doctor wants to hold me out, they can do that. There's certain things that have a value, but there's nothing like driving — NHRA drag racing," he said. "God looks down on you, and I think He does, He's going to say: 'Why are you praying all the time? You're the one that gets in those things.' But they're really built safe. We build our own cars, and safety is really good." The Route 66 Nationals will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet.
Newsweek
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
John Force Racing: Brittany Force Smashes National Record With New Fastest Speed Recorded
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Force Racing driver Brittany Force has broken the record for the fastest speed in drag racing history, a record she had previously set herself back in 2022. The two-time Top Fuel World Champion logged a staggering speed of 341.59 mph during the qualifying runs for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at ZMax Dragway, which is set to take place tomorrow. Brittany Force sets the World Speed Record in Top Fuel with a scorching 341.59 MPH in Q2 in Charlotte!! 🔥🔥 The Dragster ran a 3.667 and hit the 1/8 mile at 301.00 MPH; making John Force Racing home to both NHRA Speed Records and the only official runs of... — John Force Racing (@JFR_Racing) April 26, 2025 Although made drag racing history with the new top speed, she qualified in third behind Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta. Commenting on the achievement, Force explained: "We're off to a great start. In Q2, this dragster went 3.667 and 341.59 mph. I didn't know until I was mid-interview [with the FOX TV crew] at the top end that we ran that kind of mile per hour and it's just something really exciting for every single one of these guys on this team. Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles,... Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. More"They work so hard. My crew chiefs, David Grubnic and John Collins, and every member of this crew, and for us to be able to accomplish that together and hold on to that, I hope we hold it for a long time. It's pretty special." Force had revealed that she was eyeing another victory ahead of the on-track action. He explained in the lead-up to the race weekend: "We're really excited to be partnered with again and flying their colors this weekend [in the 15th running of the original NHRA 4-Wide Nationals]," Force said of a relationship that began three years ago. "Our team made history when we won the 900th NHRA Top Fuel race," the two-time World Champion said of her 2019 win at Las Vegas, Nevada. "So winning this weekend and taking home the trophy from the 1000th race, especially at the Bellagio of dragstrips, ZMAX Dragway, would be a great milestone and a great highlight for the season." Force's teammate Austin Prock also had a successful start to the race weekend, provisionally securing the No. 2 position in Qualifying for the Funny Car devision. "We struggled in Q1. It seems to take a little bit different approach here, so we made some big changes going into Q2 and it paid off. We're currently sitting second right behind Paul Lee, so we've got a good run to work with for tomorrow. "The crew chiefs [his dad Jimmy, brother Thomas and Nate Hildahl] seemed happy with how everything looked and hopefully we can make two nice passes on Saturday, earn some more points and get a little cash from the Mission Foods 2Fast2Tasty Challenge."
Associated Press
30-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
NHRA Winternationals Pairings
Saturday At Pomona Dragstrip Sunday's Pairings Top Fuel 1. Brittany Force, 3.646 seconds, 338.34 mph vs. 14. Steven Chrisman, 5.362, 131.05; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.657, 335.15 vs. 13. Scott Palmer, 3.818, 313.80; 3. Shawn Langdon, 3.662, 338.68 vs. 12. Ida Zetterstrom, 3.741, 334.24; 4. Steve Torrence, 3.665, 337.50 vs. 11. Jasmine Salinas, 3.700, 324.83; 5. Clay Millican, 3.674, 332.59 vs. 10. Shawn Reed, 3.698, 333.91; 6. Josh Hart, 3.675, 332.34 vs. 9. Justin Ashley, 3.695, 333.66; 7. Antron Brown, 3.695, 337.16 vs. 8. Tony Stewart, 3.695, 329.75. Funny Car 1. Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.816, 338.26 vs. 16. Blake Alexander, Dodge Charger, 4.011, 324.98; 2. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.829, 331.45 vs. 15. Bobby Bode, Toyota GR Supra, 3.978, 323.12; 3. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.830, 330.47 vs. 14. Spencer Hyde, Ford Mustang, 3.971, 271.08; 4. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 3.831, 332.59 vs. 13. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 3.963, 296.70; 5. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.885, 331.77 vs. 12. Dave Richards, Mustang, 3.954, 320.97; 6. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.886, 328.78 vs. 11. Steven Densham, Mustang, 3.942, 317.79; 7. J.R. Todd, GR Supra, 3.896, 333.99 vs. 10. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.924, 324.28; 8. Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.903, 328.78 vs. 9. Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 3.921, 324.75. Did Not Qualify: 17. Bob Tasca III, 4.057, 271.13; 18. Jason Rupert, 4.104, 253.80; 19. Buddy Hull, 4.340, 280.31. Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.490, 211.26 vs. 16. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.554, 209.79; 2. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.490, 210.67 vs. 15. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.553, 210.57; 3. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.511, 210.80 vs. 14. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.546, 210.34; 4. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.515, 210.80 vs. 13. Brandon Foster, Camaro, 6.538, 209.82; 5. Cory Reed, Camaro, 6.516, 210.93 vs. 12. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.537, 210.54; 6. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.517, 209.82 vs. 11. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.537, 210.41; 7. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.519, 211.10 vs. 10. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.532, 210.11; 8. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.530, 210.97 vs. 9. Stephen Bell, Camaro, 6.531, 209.33. Did Not Qualify: 17. Chris McGaha, 6.586, 208.91; 18. Kenny Delco, 6.594, 208.81; 19. Joey Grose, 6.652, 207.40.
