John Force's NASCAR Dreams: A Legend's Brief Flirtation

20/11/2025 2 min
John Force's NASCAR Dreams: A Legend's Brief Flirtation

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John Force, a legendary drag racer, briefly explored NASCAR, attending Buck Bakers driving school in 1993. Despite initial skepticism, he developed a respect for stock cars and drivers. His charismatic, blue-collar appeal and record-breaking success would have made him a perfect fit for NASCAR. Forces unique persona, reminiscent of Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Darrell Waltrip, earned him a tribute from NASCARs own showman, Bruton Smith. Forces career is expected to end at 76 due to a traumatic brain injury, but his impact on NHRA and NASCAR remains significant.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.