What is John Force doing now?
72-year-old Force returning to NHRA for 45th year to ‘fight the enemy’ and chase 17th championship. John Force is set to begin his 45th NHRA drag-racing season. Force has battle depression and relentlessly pushed forward to earn 154 victories and 16 titles. The 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season beings on Feb.
What engine does John Force use?
Car Specs
Engine Size: | 500 cubic inch |
---|---|
Fuel Type: | 90% Sunoco Nitromethane |
Supercharger: | 1471 |
Fuel Capacity: | 18 gallons |
Oil System: | Dry Sump |
What year did John Force switch to Chevy?
Force was a Ford driver and team owner from 1997 until 2014, when he returned to Chevrolet. Between 1987 and 1996, Force won sixty-seven of 203 NHRA national events, four of nine Big Bud Shootouts, and six World Championships.
How much HP do funny cars have?
Horsepower claims vary widely—from 6,978 to 8,897—but are probably around 8,000 HP. Supercharged, nitromethane-fueled motors of this type also have a very high torque, which is estimated at 7,000 ft⋅lbf (9,500 N⋅m). They routinely achieve a 6G acceleration from a standing start.
How much horsepower is John Force’s car?
10,000+
Car Specs
Engine Size: | 500 cubic inch |
---|---|
Horsepower: | 10,000+ |
Maximum RPM: | 9,000 |
Fuel Type: | 90% Sunoco Nitromethane |
Supercharger: | 1471 |
What is Austin Prock doing now?
Austin Prock made his long-awaited return to the seat of his Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist dragster in the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing season.
Who is driving for DSR in 2022?
DSR enters the 2022 season minus major drivers Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, and Leah Pruett in Top Fuel, and, most recently, 2021 Funny Car national champion Ron Capps.