John Force has huge crash in qualifying

[SoCalDave]

 

[Clank123]

JF looking good.
The eyes tell the story

 

[wzuber]

JF looking good.
The eyes tell the story
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So true.......he looks good, healthy.

 

[boatpi]

They’re gonna bring John‘s car back in a couple of weeks. They haven’t decided on the driver yet, but everyone online is voting for Jack Beckman.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

They’re gonna bring John‘s car back in a couple of weeks. They haven’t decided on the driver yet, but everyone online is voting for Jack Beckman.

I said shortly after the accident that JB should be the interim, and maybe fulltime driver to take that seat! EVERYONE loves JB, and he can wheel a car!

 

[Brian]

JF looking good.
The eyes tell the story
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This is not a post accident picture.

 

[RitcheyRch]

The following is a statement from John Force Racing's president Robert Hight on the future of the PEAK Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car team.

While the 75 year-old-racer is sidelined indefinitely, John Force Racing president Robert Hight confirmed Thursday a plan to put the 16-time champion’s PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS back in competition before the start of the NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship in September.

“After conversations with John’s team and with our partners, especially Brian Bohlander at PEAK and Jim Campbell at Chevrolet, and with John’s input and approval, we have begun taking the steps necessary to get the PEAK Chevy back on the racetrack,” Hight said.

The tentative target for the car’s return is the 47th annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire, August 2-3, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, an event in which Force was to have raced against Funny Car rivals Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon and Dale Creasy Jr. as part of a show that also includes Top Fuel dragsters, jets and a world class fireworks show.

“We hope to tie up all the loose ends and introduce a driver some time right after Sonoma (the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28),” Hight said. “There’s a good pool of driving talent out there but, obviously, we need to find the right fit for both the team and our sponsors.”

Hight, a three-time NHRA Funny Car Champion and two-time Seattle winner, has himself been sidelined this year by health issues, his seat in the Cornwell Tools Camaro capably filled by current point leader Austin Prock, who this week is trying to become just the third driver to win Northwest Nationals titles in both Top Fuel and Funny Car.

 

[thmterry]

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I said shortly after the accident that JB should be the interim, and maybe fulltime driver to take that seat! EVERYONE loves JB, and he can wheel a car!

I cant think of a better fit than Beckman. His personality is as close to JF as anybody else out there, and I dont think I have ever heard a negative thing about the man.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

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Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!

 

[SoCalDave]

Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!

Yep, pretty much spot on!

 

[oldboatsrule]

Ol Gary Densham made a few hits up in Seattle this past weekend.

But I do agree, it would be great to see Beckman back in a FC again.

 

[poncho]

Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!

Watching Steve Evans interview John at the finish line back in the day was some of the best entertainment on television.

 

[RitcheyRch]

 

[rrrr]

The news about John's recovery continues to be miraculous.

John Force, the winningest driver in NHRA Drag Racing history has taken another step in his recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a car explosion and crash into two concrete walls June 23 at Virginia Motorsports Park.

According to a late Tuesday afternoon press release from John Force Racing, the 75-year-old Funny Car legend has been released from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona where he was undergoing rehabilitation.

Here's the skinny, straight from JFR:

According to family members, while the 16-time Funny Car Champion will continue to work with therapists specializing in such injuries, it now will be on an outpatient basis in California.

“He finally gets to sleep in his own bed,” said daughter Ashley Hood who, with sisters Brittany, Courtney and Adria and mother, Laurie, maintained a constant presence through the Hall of Fame driver and car owner’s hospitalizations in Virginia and Arizona.

The next phase in the recovery process will be outpatient speech, as well as OTPT (Occupational and Physical Therapy) to address lingering short-term memory and cognitive issues.

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nhra/a61680649/update-nhra-great-john-force-leaves-rehab/

 

[Clank123]

 

[SoCalDave]

JFR made a statement at Sanoma Nationals Finals yesterday they will be announcing John's replacement driver within the next 48 hours.
Beckman or TJ?

 

[timstoy]

JFR made a statement at Sanoma Nationals Finals yesterday they will be announcing John's replacement driver within the next 48 hours.
Beckman or TJ?

I hope Beckman! We raced with him and his future wife Jena years ago in the SCEDA racing series. He is the same person you see on TV and helped us and many others start their racing careers. He also taught all the Force girls when Jack worked for Frank Hawleys drag racing school when it was still in Pomona. So Jack has a personal connection with the Force’s. Nothing against TJ he is a excellent driver and former teammate with Jack.

 

[was thatguy]

JFR made a statement at Sanoma Nationals Finals yesterday they will be announcing John's replacement driver within the next 48 hours.
Beckman or TJ?

I also wondered if TJ was in the running.

 

[MonkeyButt70]

I also wondered if TJ was in the running.

How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.

 

[was thatguy]

How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.
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It’d be cool, but I do not see that happening at all.

 

[Brian]

They should be announcing today that Beckman will drive John's car the rest of the year. 2025 TBD

 

[pixrthis]

They should be announcing today that Beckman will drive John's car the rest of the year. 2025 TBD

Beckman is a great driver and a great choice.

 

[RitcheyRch]

They should be announcing today that Beckman will drive John's car the rest of the year. 2025 TBD

Funny you mention this as I've been talking with him for the past few weeks about this.

 

[FROGMAN524]

How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.
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Is Taylor Swift a sponsor?

 

[Don65]

‘FAST JACK’ TO DRIVE PEAK CHEVY IN RELIEF OF FORCE - John Force Racing

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 30, 2024) – With an NHRA championship still very much in play, John Force Racing president Robert Hight announced Tuesday that 2012

johnforceracing.com

Looks like fast jack is stepping in for john, that's great news

 

[RitcheyRch]

‘FAST JACK’ TO DRIVE PEAK CHEVY IN RELIEF OF FORCE - John Force Racing

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 30, 2024) – With an NHRA championship still very much in play, John Force Racing president Robert Hight announced Tuesday that 2012

johnforceracing.com

Looks like fast jack is stepping in for john, that's great news

Yep, been talking with him for a few weeks about it. He was hoping to get chosen. I'm so happy for him.

 

[TBI]

This is the best news I've heard in a long time!

 

[wallnutz]

This is the best news I've heard in a long time!

Maybe 2nd best, just sayin.

 

[rivrrts429]

Maybe 2nd best, just sayin.

Jack took TBI’s Dads ashes down the drag strip years ago. I think that’s what Bilge is referring too.

 

[wallnutz]

Yeah, that was cool. But I was referring to Billgies health, that possibly could’ve been a little better news.

 

[napanutt]

Jack took TBI’s Dads ashes down the drag strip years ago. I think that’s what Bilge is referring too.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Jack took TBI’s Dads ashes down the drag strip years ago. I think that’s what Bilge is referring too.

Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!

 

[rivrrts429]

Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!

It’s an amazing story and Bilge told it amazingly. I’ll see if I can find the thread.

 

[rivrrts429]

Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!

It’s an amazing story and Bilge told it amazingly. I’ll see if I can find the thread.

Found it!!

What an amazing weekend!

Rolled into Vegas Thursday night with a group of friends for the drag races. We stayed in the trackside motorhome lots near the finishline on the north side. I was on a mission, I carry a little vial full of my Dad's ashes on my keychain - I wanted to find someone to take "Pops" for a ride in...

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[n2otoofast4u]

So is Jack Beckman

I might have cheated a bit, but I said this a month ago!

 

[MonkeyButt70]

Does anyone have information as to why Alan Reinhart has not been announcing at the last 2 events? I sure miss him doing the commentary on NHRA.tv.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Found it!!

What an amazing weekend!

Rolled into Vegas Thursday night with a group of friends for the drag races. We stayed in the trackside motorhome lots near the finishline on the north side. I was on a mission, I carry a little vial full of my Dad's ashes on my keychain - I wanted to find someone to take "Pops" for a ride in...

www.riverdavesplace.com

That could be the best drag racing story I've read or heard. Sharing or donating engine parts used to be commonplace, but still cool. The garage guys had to go corporate to hang on. To read of these guys still having roots with their fans, and ties to the idea of familiy...absolutely wonderful. I haven't been to the track in years, but it sounds like Beck is someone to cheer for.

 

[rivrrts429]

That could be the best drag racing story I've read or heard. Sharing or donating engine parts used to be commonplace, but still cool. The garage guys had to go corporate to hang on. To read of these guys still having roots with their fans, and ties to the idea of familiy...absolutely wonderful. I haven't been to the track in years, but it sounds like Beck is someone to cheer for.

Jack is a great dude. I’ll be rooting for him for sure.

 

[napanutt]

1.5K views · 577 reactions | We're thrilled to welcome Fast Jack Beckman to the #PEAKsquad. Today, we begin a Joint Task Force and our Mission is to get John Force his 17th NHRA... | By PEAK AutoFacebook

We're thrilled to welcome Fast Jack Beckman to the #PEAKsquad. Today, we begin a Joint Task Force and our Mission is to get John Force his 17th NHRA...

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[napanutt]

93K views · 3.6K reactions | When you're that fast, you return missed calls in person... 🏃🔥 PEAK Auto NHRA Team Chevy Full Story: https://bit.ly/DriverAnnouncement Jack Beckman | John Force Racing | John Force Racing · Original audio

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[Terminal Velocity]

@TBI his "Pops" has been in a FC. TF, Couple Monster Trucks, a Kboat at Burley and with me in my Super Stock at Burley. Pops is a HP junkie.

 

[RitcheyRch]

 

[n2otoofast4u]

I am stoked for not only JB, but the NHRA! Granted, Force IS the NHRA, but JB is always a fan favorite, stays out of the drama, and can drive the car! The cheering behind JB the remainder of the season will be HUGE! Hopefully big enough that PEAK will see that and keep enough $ flowing to keep him in the ride next year!

 

[callbob]

I think that was a fabulous choice! Always liked Jack and his interviews were spot on. Go get ya some Jack!

 

[boatpi]

Fast Jack Beakman it is!!!!!

 

[was thatguy]

The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?

 

[Brian]

The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?

That is correct.

 

[MonkeyButt70]

The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?

His car can race 8 races without John driving to win him the championship. That is why they waited for Brainered to start racing with Jack. There are 8 races remaining until final.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?

Yes, as a sub the points go to Force. It works out that the 8 race limit for subbing gets him to the end of the season.

ETA: beaten by Brian and MonkeyButt