The NHRA world is buzzing. Alexis DeJoria has officially signed with John Force Racing for the 2026 season. And let’s be honest, it feels right. If you rewind the tape back to the 2012 Gatornationals in Gainesville, you might remember a young Alexis DeJoria lining up against the absolute titan of the sport, John Force.
She didn’t just show up. She beat the legend in the opening round. At the time, nobody, probably not even Alexis herself, would have bet that 14 years later, she’d be sliding into the cockpit of a Funny Car with the Force Racing logo plastered on the side.
A Major Expansion for Force Racing
This isn’t just a simple driver swap. This is a statement. The 2025 season felt like an emotional roller coaster for the organization, marked by speed records and championships, but also by the heavy retirements of both John and Brittany, leaving the Force Racing team to reload.
The addition of DeJoria, along with her long-time backer Bandero Premium Tequila, signals that Force Racing is expanding its footprint back to a four-car powerhouse. It’s the kind of bold move we’ve come to expect from the “Yankees of Drag Racing.”…