BRITTANY FORCE Steps Away From NHRA As Racing Dynasties Face Major Shifts

January 28, 2026

• BRITTANY FORCE has stepped away from her NHRA Top Fuel seat, marking another significant departure from a sport where the Force name has been synonymous with championship-level competition. With two titles and 19 victories under her belt, her exit leaves a notable void in Top Fuel’s top tier and raises questions about the future of one of drag racing’s most successful family operations.
• The Force racing dynasty now faces an unprecedented situation with none of John Force’s daughters actively competing—BRITTANY FORCE out of Top Fuel, COURTNEY FORCE retired since 2018 with 12 victories, and ASHLEY FORCE HOOD having stepped back after four Funny Car wins. Graham Rahal notes this creates “unfamiliar territory” for a family that has dominated NHRA competition for decades, with John Force’s 24 team championships setting the gold standard.
• COURTNEY FORCE has emerged as the voice pushing for continued family involvement in racing, actively lobbying her husband Graham Rahal against his retirement considerations. She’s positioning herself as the keeper of both the Force and Rahal legacies, recognizing that these iconic names carry weight across both drag racing and IndyCar that extends far beyond individual careers and into the sport’s institutional memory.

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