Brittany Force Breaks NHRA Speed Record at Indianapolis U.S. Nationals

Brittany Force set a new NHRA speed record at the U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, reaching 343.51 mph during a first-round Top Fuel elimination run, marking her 10th pass over 340 mph this season. Earlier in the event, she secured the provisional No. 1 qualifier position with a track-record time of 3.666 seconds at 339.79 mph, aiming for her first U.S. Nationals victory, a notable milestone she has yet to achieve despite previous runner-up finishes. Tony Stewart also made headlines by clinching the regular season championship, becoming the first driver to win titles in NHRA, NASCAR, and IndyCar series, and will compete against Force later this season. The event saw other champions crowned, including Austin Prock in Funny Car and Dallas Glenn in Pro Stock, as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship postseason begins soon. Force's achievements come amid the challenges faced by John Force Racing following John Force's serious crash last season, making her record-setting performances particularly significant for the team. These performances underscore Force's dominance in drag racing this season and her pursuit of a major career milestone at Indianapolis.