{"id":1657,"date":"2024-08-09T19:34:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=1657"},"modified":"2024-08-09T19:34:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:34:37","slug":"so-sad-john-force-finally-say-good-bye-from-nhra-drag-racing-just-today-see-why-in-comment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=1657","title":{"rendered":"SO SAD: John Force finally say good bye from NHRA Drag Racing just today&#8230;.see why in comment\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SO SAD: John Force finally say good bye from NHRA Drag Racing just today&#8230;.see why in comment<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-13-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-13-3.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-13-3-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a somber day in the world of drag racing as the legendary John Force, a 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion, has officially announced his retirement. The news came earlier today, marking the end of an era for the sport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>John Force, who has been a dominant force in NHRA for over four decades, is widely regarded as one of the greatest drag racers of all time. His career has been filled with numerous accolades, including 155 event wins and a legacy that has inspired generations of racers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-12-1-300x172.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-12-1-300x172.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-12-1.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In his emotional farewell, Force expressed gratitude to his fans, sponsors, and everyone who has supported him throughout his career. He also spoke about the challenges he has faced in recent years and the difficult decision to step away from the sport he loves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is one of the hardest decisions I&#8217;ve ever had to make,&#8221; Force said. &#8220;But it&#8217;s time. I&#8217;ve given everything I have to this sport, and now it&#8217;s time to move on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Force&#8217;s retirement leaves a significant void in NHRA drag racing, but his impact on the sport will be felt for years to come. His legacy is not just in the records he set but in the countless lives he touched and the passion for racing he inspired.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-11-3-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-11-3-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/images-11-3.jpeg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the NHRA community reacts to this news, tributes and messages of support are pouring in from fellow racers, fans, and sports figures. Many are reflecting on the incredible career of John Force and the indelible mark he has left on drag racing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The NHRA will undoubtedly feel different without John Force, but his influence will continue to shape the sport&#8217;s future. His farewell marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in racing history.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SO SAD: John Force finally say good bye from NHRA Drag Racing just today&#8230;.see why in comment It is a somber day in the world of drag racing as the legendary John Force, a 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion, has officially announced his retirement. 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