Brittany Force
Drag racing // Yorba Linda, California, United States
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Brittany Force is a two-time NHRA Top Fuel champ. She was born on July 8, 1986, in Yorba Linda, California. Her career includes winning the 2013 NHRA Rookie of the Year award, setting a top fuel drag racing record, and becoming the second woman to win a Top Fuel Championship in 2017 and again in 2022.
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Brittany Force is a groundbreaking NHRA drag racer who has dominated the Top Fuel category, becoming only the second woman in history to win its championship and setting numerous speed records throughout her career.
EARLY YEARS
Born on July 8, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, Brittany grew up immersed in motorsports as the daughter of legendary drag racer John Force. With two sisters also involved in professional drag racing, she was constantly exposed to the high-octane world of NHRA racing, developing a passion for speed and competition from an early age.
EARLY SUCCESS
After beginning her racing career in Super Comp and graduating from California State University, Fullerton with an English degree, Force competed in Top Alcohol Dragster for three seasons before making history in 2013 as the first Force family member to compete in Top Fuel with John Force Racing. Her breakthrough came in 2016 when she became the first woman to win the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals and set a new Top Fuel record at Heartland Park Topeka with a blistering run of 3.676 seconds over 1,000 feet.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2013: Became the first John Force Racing driver to compete in the Top Fuel class[1].
- 2016: First woman to win the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals[1].
- 2016: Set a new NHRA Top Fuel record with a 3.676-second run over 1,000 feet at Heartland Park Topeka[1].
- 2017: Won the Top Fuel Championship, becoming only the second woman to claim the title after Shirley Muldowney in 1982[1].
- 2019: First female driver to qualify No. 1 in Top Fuel at the U.S. Nationals[1].
- 2022: Captured her second NHRA Top Fuel championship with 5 race wins and 10 No. 1 qualifiers[1].
- 2022: Made the fastest run in Top Fuel history at 338.17 mph at the NHRA Midwest Nationals[3].
- 2022: Set 16 track records, including fastest runs at 12 different facilities[3].
REPUTATION
Force has established herself as one of the most respected drivers in NHRA drag racing, known for her exceptional skill in achieving high speeds and quick elapsed times. Her ability to bounce back from adversity demonstrates remarkable determination and confidence, while her achievement as only the second woman to win a Top Fuel World Championship has cemented her place in motorsports history.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
After regaining momentum late in the 2024 season, Brittany aims to build on this resurgence in 2025 with the Monster Energy Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster team. With crew chief David Grubnic and co-crew chief John Collins, she is focused on adding to her 17 career wins and pursuing additional championships to strengthen her team’s position as a top contender in the NHRA Top Fuel series.
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