BRITTANY FORCE Sets NHRA Speed Record at 341.85 MPH Despite Final Round Loss

July 22, 2025

• BRITTANY FORCE absolutely demolished her own NHRA speed record, clocking 341.85 mph in the semifinals against Doug Kalitta – making her the owner of five of the six fastest speeds in drag racing history. The two-time Top Fuel champion proved she’s still the benchmark for speed, even if mechanical gremlins had other plans for the final round.
• Despite the heartbreak of losing her first-ever final to Shawn Langdon due to a pan pressure safety shutoff that left her coasting at 215 mph, FORCE moved up to fifth in points and carries serious momentum into Sonoma. Her weekend included consistent 340+ mph speeds, including a first-round win over former European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterstrom.
• The 39-year-old continues to rewrite what’s possible in Top Fuel, with this record-breaking performance adding to her historic 300+ competitive round wins – a milestone no other woman has reached in drag racing’s premier category. Her HendrickCars.com team proved they have the speed to win championships, now they just need the luck to match the talent.

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