American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 3 | Page 21

Force eager for his turn at
success this season

Story and Photos by NHRA.com

“I want to get into the winner’s
circle more than anyone I think”
The 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season
has been a return to form for the John Force Racing
team. Funny Car standout Courtney Force is the
points leader and has a victory, Robert Hight has a win
and is fifth in points, and Top Fuel driver Brittany
Force won the first two races of her career this season
and sits third.
The only driver without a win in the four-car stable is
team owner and 16-time world champion John Force,
something he hopes can change.
“I have been at the shop in Indy since after Topeka
working with my team,” said Force, who is ninth in
Funny Car points and has one final-round appearance
in 2016. “It has been great since I usually just come in

for a day and try to get something done quickly. We
have been able to go through the car and really get
me fitted and comfortable.
“I have been able to spend some time with the
Aerodine [group] to work on the body I brushed the
wall with, and I think we made it a little better. So
many people have worked on this new Camaro body,
we are excited to get it back at the track. My Camaro
will be ready for Epping, and so will I.”
Seeing the team’s success has been exciting and motivating for Force, but he is just as eager to taste some
of it. Getting a victory in the new Camaro body is a
huge motivator, as is ending a winless streak that
dates back to last year’s race in Epping.

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