BRITTANY FORCE Claims Fastest Person in NHRA History Title at 341.85 MPH

July 21, 2025

• BRITTANY FORCE just rewrote the history books at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, blazing to 341.85 mph in the semifinals to become the fastest person in NHRA history. While she didn’t take home the Wally after losing to Shawn Langdon in the finals due to pan pressure issues, she left Kent with something arguably more significant—a record that puts her name at the very top of drag racing’s speed charts, surpassing even her John Force Racing teammate Austin Prock’s previous mark.
• The record wasn’t just a fluke—FORCE posted three runs over 340 mph during the weekend, showing the consistency that separates champions from one-hit wonders. Her 341.85 mph blast eclipsed her own Top Fuel record of 341.59 mph from Charlotte earlier this season, proving she’s not just fast, she’s getting faster. The fact that she broke Austin Prock’s overall NHRA speed record (341.68 mph in Funny Car) makes this even sweeter—nothing like keeping the bragging rights in the family while establishing yourself as the ultimate speed queen.
• What we love about FORCE’s reaction is how she immediately credited her HendrickCars.com team while acknowledging both the win that got away and the historic achievement they captured. Her perspective on records versus wins shows the mindset of someone who understands that sometimes you make history even when you don’t get the trophy. With the Countdown to the Championship approaching, she’s positioning herself as the driver to beat—and now officially the fastest person to ever strap into an NHRA cockpit.

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