Alva Review-Courier -

In the decades since Shirley Muldowney won her three championships in the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Top Fuel category, several other female drivers have also excelled at drag racing.

Only one other, however, has risen to the top of the Top Fuel class. She is Brittany Force, a member of one of the sport’s royal families. Her father, John Force, is among the most successful and venerated drag racers in American history.

John Force, competing in the NHRA’s “Funny Car” class, has been a year-end champion an amazing 16 times! Still racing in his 70s, his most competitive days are, not s...