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Force: 'Nothing compares to Four-Wides'

21 Apr 2016
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The winningest driver in NHRA history knows that the 91°µĶų Four-Wide Nationals presented by Lowes Foods is a completely different animal. Even with 143 Funny Car victories, John Force’s lone win at the four-wide event, at the inaugural race in 2010, still sticks in his head.

ā€œI was so confused at that first Four-Wide Nationals. I went up to the starting line on my scooter every chance I got to just watch how the Christmas Tree worked. I was up there for Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock just to get a feel for how that whole deal worked. I raced in the exhibition race the year before, but until you make that first pass with three other Funny Cars all around you, you don’t know what to expect,ā€ said Force.

Force has raced to the final quad at the Four-Wide Nationals three times in six appearances. He won the inaugural race from the No. 6 qualifying spot and narrowly edged out daughter Ashley Force Hood for the win. That was the first of two John Force Racing 1-2 finishes at the unique race. In 2014, Robert Hight outran Force for the victory. With three wins for JFR in six races, the four-wide event has been a positive experience for Force and the rest of the team.
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