{"id":787,"date":"2024-07-24T04:50:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T04:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=787"},"modified":"2024-07-24T04:50:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T04:50:39","slug":"so-sad-painful-departure-in-nhra-todayjohn-force-announces-potential-departure-from-the-team-management-moment-ago-due-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=787","title":{"rendered":"SO SAD: painful departure in NHRA today,John Force Announces Potential Departure from the Team Management moment ago Due to&#8230;."},"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: painful departure in NHRA today,John Force Announces Potential Departure from the Team Management moment ago Due to<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/John_Force_Las_Vegas_2024-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"297\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a surprising and disheartening development, legendary NHRA driver John Force has announced his potential departure from team management. The iconic figure in drag racing cited ongoing health concerns as the primary reason for his consideration to step down.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Force, a 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion, has been an integral part of the sport for decades, not only as a driver but also as a team owner and mentor. His influence and contributions have shaped the careers of many racers and the future of drag racing itself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always pushed myself to the limit, both on and off the track,&#8221; Force said in a statement. &#8220;However, I&#8217;ve reached a point where I need to prioritize my health and well-being. It&#8217;s a difficult decision, but one that I have to consider seriously.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-26-2-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-26-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-26-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/images-26-2.jpeg 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The announcement has sent shockwaves through the racing community, with fans and fellow racers expressing their support and concern for Force. 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