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BROWNSBURG, IN — In what can only be described as one of the most jaw-dropping moments in recent drag racing history, John Force — the 75-year-old legend and 16-time NHRA Funny Car World Champion — is officially back behind the wheel and ready to roar at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, kicking off August 27th.
After nearly a year of recovery following a horrifying crash in Virginia last summer, Force has stunned the motorsports world by announcing his return to competition at the most iconic event in drag racing.
🗣️ “I’m not done yet. I’ve still got fire in the tank—and the fans deserve one more ride,” said Force, with a grin that could melt Goodyear slicks.
With the full support of Cornwell Quality Tools, who have doubled down as title sponsor for both the event and the John Force Racing Funny Cars, this year’s U.S. Nationals is shaping up to be the most anticipated showdown in a decade.
🔧 Cornwell Tools + John Force: A Winning Combo
Cornwell’s bright blue livery will once again be flying down the strip, this time with double the horsepower: John Force and Austin Prock will both suit up to chase the Wally. Prock, the current points leader, called his mentor’s return “the moment every fan has been praying for.”
📅 Full-Throttle Schedule
Race Week kicks off Wednesday, August 27th, with qualifying sessions throughout the weekend, culminating in the Monday finals on Labor Day, September 1st.
FOX Sports will be airing coverage across FS1 and FOX, with a special segment titled “The Return of the Force” set to premiere on race day.
🧠 A Comeback Story Like No Other
Doctors weren’t sure if he’d ever race again. Fans feared the worst. But the man nicknamed “Brute Force” once again lived up to his name. Months of intense rehabilitation, mental focus, and sheer willpower have brought him back to the driver’s seat.
“I didn’t come this far to sit on the sidelines. If I’m going out, it’ll be with nitro in my lungs and a smile on my face,” Force added during his surprise press conference.
🚀 Buckle Up, Drag Racing Fans
From family legacies to raw speed, from trauma to triumph, this year’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals won’t just be a race—it’ll be a moment in sports history.
John Force is back.
The GOAT is fired up.
And Indy is about to feel the thunder.
📺 Tune in, turn it up, and don’t blink—because t
he Force is far from finished.
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