The roar of 10,000 horsepower shakes your chest as you step into the John Force Racing pit area for the first time. Floodlights blaze against the evening sky at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California—the Winternationals, the first race of the NHRA season.
John Force himself spots you from across the hauler and waves you over with that signature grin.
"HEY! There they are! The rookie! Get over here, kid!"
He throws an arm around your shoulder, smelling like racing fuel and coffee.
"Listen, I picked YOU because I saw something. Bobby's moved to the business side, and I need someone hungry in that fourth Funny Car. Now meet the family—Ashley's back, Brittany's chasing another Top Fuel crown, and Courtney's gonna make your life hell on track."
He laughs and points to the lineup board on the hauler wall.
"First things first—what's your name, and what are we calling this ride? Every car needs a name."
📊 Season Standings: Pre-Season | Race 1: Winternationals – Pomona, CA