John Force is a professional drag racer from the United States of America. John Force has numerous championships to his credit, and he runs his own racing team, “John Force Racing,” for which his daughters, Courtney Force and Brittany Force, compete.
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John Harold Force was born in Bell Gardens, California, on May 4, 1949. Harold Force is his father, and Betty Ruth Force is his mother (who died in 2001). When John Force was a child, he and his family moved around a lot because things were tough. He attended Cerritos College in California.
John Force’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
John Force, who was born on May 4, 1949, is 73 years old as of today, June 26, 2022. His height is 1.80 m and he weighs 78 kg.
John Force’s Profession & Career
Jack Chrisman’s Ford Mustang was John Force’s first funny car. He was a Ford Motor Company driver for many years before returning to Chevrolet, which was also one of his first cars. John Force won his first NHRA Funny Car Championship in 1990 when he had 45 wins and 12 losses.
It’s difficult to divide John Force’s career because he had so many great moments with so many titles. He has broken numerous NHRA records. John Force was replaced after sustaining an abrasion to his right knee, badly mangled fingers, and a broken ankle in a car accident in 2007.
The current drivers for the John Force Racing team are John Force, Robert Hight, and his daughters Courtney Force and Brittany Force. The team has won 20 championships, 16 of which have been won by John Force, two by Robert Hight, one by Tony Pedregon (who left the team in 2003-2004), and one by Brittany Force. Eric Medlen used to be one of the team’s drivers, but he died in a team test crash.
In 2017, the John Force Racing team won two championships: the NHRA Top Fuel championship (Brittany Force) and the Funny Car championship (Robert Hight).
Achievements and Awards
John Force has a long list of awards and accomplishments in his career. A few of John Force’s awards and accomplishments are listed below.
– The 16th NHRA Funny Car Champion is crowned.
– 1996 Driver of the Year
– 147 NHRA qualifications
– The Lee Iacocca Award
– Owner of four NHRA championships (2003, 2009, and 2 in 2017).
– He has ten champions and more in his division.
– Ranked second in the NHRA National Hot Rod Association top drivers.
John Force’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Laurie Force is John Force’s wife. John and Laurie had three daughters: drag racer Courtney Force, former drag racer Ashley Force Hood, and 2017 NHRA Top Fuel Champion Brittany Force.
John Force’s Salary and Net Worth
John Force’s net worth is estimated to be $14 million as of June 2022. He made his fortune from the National Hot Rod Association tournaments, as well as from sponsors. John Force owns “John Force Racing,” for which his daughters Brittany Force and Courtney Force race. John Force has more than 140 wins in his career and won two championships with his team in 2017, including the NHRA Top Fuel championship and the Funny Car championship.
John Force is one of the most successful NHRA drivers in history, having broken numerous records set by others. In 2017, his team, John Force Racing, won two championships. John Force has three daughters, two of whom, Courtney Force and Brittany Force, are currently driving for his team. John Force is married to Laurie Force, with whom he lives happily.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | John Force |
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Real Name/Full Name | John Harold Force |
Gender | Male |
Age | 73 years old |
Birth Date | 4 May 1949 |
Birth Place | Bell Gardens, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.80 m |
Weight | 78 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name) | Laurie Force |
Children | Yes (Courtney Force, Ashley Force Hood, Brittany Force, Adria Hight) |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name) | N/A |
Profession | American NHRA drag racer |
Net Worth | $14 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |