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Developing Story | Austin, Jimmy and Thomas Prock Depart John Force Racing

Drag Illustrated has confirmed through multiple rock-solid sources that reigning two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Austin Prock, along with his father and crew chief Jimmy Prock and brother/assistant crew chief Thomas Prock, have informed John Force Racing of their departure. The situation represents one of the most stunning developments in modern drag racing – a seismic shift involving the sport’s most dominant Funny Car group and its brightest young star.

Nov 23

Funny Car's Spencer Hyde Named 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year

After a successful debut season in the highly competitive Funny Car class, Spencer Hyde has been named the 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series.

Nov 19

NHRA Cancels World Finals Due To Weather And Unsafe Track Conditions

NHRA officials have made the unfortunate decision on Sunday to cancel this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip due to persistent and adverse weather and unsafe track conditions.

Nov 16

John Force Officially Announces Retirement From NHRA Drag Racing

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force officially announced his retirement from driving Thursday during a press conference from his shop in Yorba Linda, California.

Nov 14

Rockingham Dragway Set To Host NHRA National Event In 2026

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to “The Rock.”

Nov 10

Spencer Hyde Makes Strong Case For 2025 NHRA Rookie Of The Year

Canadian drag racer Spencer Hyde has taken the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series by storm during his rookie season. The Stratford, Ontario, resident has proven himself to be a standout first year driver piloting the Head Inc. Funny Car owned and tuned by Hall of Famer Jim Head. Hyde has won the Las Vegas Four-Wide Nationals Mission #2Fast2Tasty event, raced to a fist-full of semifinals and two final rounds, qualified for the 2025 Countdown in the Top Ten and secured the No. 1 qualifier at the Reading Nationals, the first Countdown playoff race.

Oct 20

Hyde, Millican, Glenn and Herrera Qualify Number One At NHRA Reading Nats

Funny Car rookie Spencer Hyde scored his first career No. 1 qualifier on Saturday, securing the top spot in front of a sellout crowd at Maple Grove Raceway during the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish.

Sep 14

Tony Stewart Racing And Elite Motorsports Form Alliance In NHRA Drag Racing

Elite Motorsports and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) have announced that they are forming a sales, marketing and hospitality alliance in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with a focus on the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series. The partnership will allow both teams to combine assets, offering partners additional opportunities within the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Competition Eliminator, and Pro Mod classes.

Sep 11