John Force is among the most decorated competitors in drag racing history. But Sunday he was fine being the second-best driver in his own family after daughter Brittany became the first woman in 35 years to win a season title in drag racing’s top division.
“Ain’t that something,” said Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion who dropped to the track in tears after his daughter clinched her first top-fuel crown two races into the final day of the season.
“She struggled this year as a driver. And she’s really kind of a rookie at this,” he continued. “But to jump up here and get the win, I couldn’t be more proud.
“I can’t even imagine all this happened.”
Nor could his daughter.
“It still doesn’t seem real,” Brittany Force said. “And the only reason it is real is because of all the support I have around me. Today is huge. We made history.
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