Overview
- He announced the decision in a video posted Thursday from John Force Racing headquarters in Yorba Linda, California.
- He has not competed since a June 23, 2024 Virginia Nationals wreck at nearly 300 mph caused a traumatic brain injury and fractured sternum, followed by extended neurological rehabilitation.
- He departs with NHRA records for 16 Funny Car championships and 157 event wins across a 46-year career.
- He will continue overseeing and expanding John Force Racing, with Jack Beckman filling his Funny Car seat and Austin Prock leading the lineup.
- Brittany Force will leave Top Fuel to start a family, marking a broader generational transition within the organization.