History of Brittany Force in Timeline

Brittany Force is a prominent American NHRA drag racer, celebrated as a two-time NHRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel dragster champion. Born into a racing dynasty, she is the daughter of John Force and sister to Courtney Force and Ashley Force Hood, all accomplished racers. Her success highlights her individual skill and contribution to the family's legacy in motorsports.

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1982: Shirley Muldowney's Top Fuel Championship

In 1982, Shirley Muldowney won the Top Fuel Championship, being the first woman in history to do so before Brittany Force in 2017.

July 8, 1986: Brittany Force's Birth

On July 8, 1986, Brittany Leighton Force was born. She is the daughter of drag racer John Force and the sister of Courtney Force and Ashley Force Hood.

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2013: Became an NHRA Drag Racer

In 2013, Brittany Force became an NHRA drag racer, driving a Top Fuel dragster. She was the first John Force Racing driver to compete in that class.

May 20, 2016: New NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing Record

On May 20, 2016, Brittany Force set a new NHRA top fuel drag racing record with a run of 3.676 seconds over 1,000 feet at Heartland Park Topeka, Kansas.

2017: Won Top Fuel Championship

In 2017, Brittany Force became the second woman in history to win a Top Fuel Championship, after Shirley Muldowney in 1982.

2019: Number 1 Qualifier in Top Fuel

In 2019, Brittany Force became the first woman driver to be the Number 1 qualifier in Top Fuel at the U.S. Nationals.

Oct 2, 2022: Fastest Top Fuel Run in History

On Oct 2, 2022, Brittany Force set the national record with the fastest top fuel run in history at 338.17 mph at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. She also won the 2022 NHRA TopFuel championship.