John Force Racing Driver Lineup
John Force Racing fields multiple Funny Car and Top Fuel entries in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The team is led by 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, who remains a competitive driver and team owner. Current drivers include his daughters Brittany Force and Ashley Force Hood, alongside Austin Prock and other professional racers who compete full-time for the team. The organization operates out of Orange County, California, and maintains a fleet of Ford Mustang Funny Cars and Top Fuel dragsters. The team also has a technical partnership with Ford Performance, which supplies engines and components for its Funny Car entries Forbes.
Driver Contracts and Team Structure
John Force Racing pays its drivers through a combination of team salary, sponsorship bonuses, and NHRA purse money. Top Funny Car drivers in the NHRA can earn between $500,000 and over $1 million annually depending on race wins and championship standings. The team employs a full engineering and pit crew staff, with each crew chief managing race strategy, tuning, and car setup. Sponsorship revenue from companies like Castrol, Stp, and Ford supports the multi-car operation across the NHRA calendar. The team also runs a driver development pipeline, scouting young talent for its Funny Car and Top Fuel programs.
Recent Performance and Championships
Brittany Force won the NHRA Funny Car championship in 2017 and has remained a consistent top qualifier and race winner in recent seasons. John Force secured his 16th Funny Car title in 2013 and continues to compete at a high level, while Austin Prock has emerged as a key driver for the team in the current NHRA season. The team's Funny Cars and Top Fuel entries regularly appear in the final rounds at major events such as the NHRA U.S. Nationals held at Indianapolis Raceway Park. John Force Racing also tracks detailed performance data on engine dyno results, reaction times, and trap speeds to optimize car setup for each track NHRA Official Site.