BRITTANY FORCE Claims Fifth No. 1 Qualifier of Season at NHRA Carolina Nationals

September 20, 2025

by NHRA.com staff // from www.nhra.com

• BRITTANY FORCE dominated Top Fuel qualifying at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, posting a commanding 3.698-second run at 338.85 mph to claim her fifth No. 1 qualifier of the season and 57th of her career. The two-time world champion was the only driver to crack into the 3.60s during Friday’s session, showcasing the kind of consistency that’s defined her farewell tour after announcing her retirement from full-time racing.
• What makes FORCE’s performance even more impressive is how she bounced back from a disappointing playoff opener where she fell in the second round and dropped to seventh in points. Her team made strategic improvements for Charlotte, and FORCE herself seemed dialed in, predicting a 3.69 run before even making the pass – the kind of driver-machine connection that separates champions from competitors.
• Looking ahead to eliminations, FORCE earned crucial bonus points with the quickest run of Saturday’s final session (3.785), proving her package works in varying track conditions. She faces a challenging opening quad that includes Tony Stewart and Shawn Reed, but with four solid, consistent runs under her belt in both cool and warm weather, FORCE is positioned to make a serious championship push in what could be her final season.

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