ALEXIS DEJORIA & JORDAN VANDERGRIFF Join JFR as Austin Prock Defects to Tasca

January 22, 2026

• While Austin Prock’s dramatic exit from John Force Racing dominated headlines, the real story is how ALEXIS DEJORIA stepped up to fill part of the void. Alexis will split Prock’s former Funny Car duties with Jordan Vandergriff as JFR expands back to a four-car operation for 2026, proving that when one door closes, there are talented women like DeJoria ready to open the next one.
• The timing couldn’t be better for DEJORIA to showcase her skills on drag racing’s biggest stage. JFR is fielding three new drivers out of four total slots, so there’s a clean slate to start the next chapter in the legendary JFR story.
• Let’s be honest – while everyone’s focused on Prock’s family drama and Bob Tasca handing over his keys, the more interesting development is watching how DEJORIA handles the pressure of stepping into one of NHRA’s most high-profile operations. JFR isn’t just any team – it’s the empire John Force built on winning, and now Alexis gets to write the next chapter of that legacy.

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