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Brittany Force to Retire, Sets Top Fuel Speed Record

9/12/2025

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Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel world champion, will retire from NHRA at the season's end to prioritize family.
She recently set a new NHRA Top Fuel speed record at 343.51 mph.
At 39, she is the daughter of drag racing legend John Force and has seen her sisters balance racing and motherhood.
With 18 wins, she ties Shirley Muldowney for the most in Top Fuel history.
Force may consider returning to racing after starting a family.

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Story summary

Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel world champion, will retire from NHRA at the season's end to prioritize family.
She recently set a new NHRA Top Fuel speed record at 343.51 mph.
At 39, she is the daughter of drag racing legend John Force and has seen her sisters balance racing and motherhood.
With 18 wins, she ties Shirley Muldowney for the most in Top Fuel history.
Force may consider returning to racing after starting a family.