Ashley Force is in her element: the NHRA Nationals in Englishtown, New Jersey. It’s a few hours before she suits up in her green and white uniform and launches her funny car to 321 miles per hour for John Force Racing, competing with her legendary father John Force.
It’s June, midway through Ashley Force’s first season competing in the funny car division, a right she’s earned climbing the ranks of professional drag racing. She is currently the only woman in her class, and the tenth in history to earn a funny car license. While her charismatic dad is visibly in her corner, she’s made her own way.
In contrast to her public persona, Ashley’s not flashy; she wears little makeup and is down to earth, spending time with her dog and hitting the gym during downtime. Her basic taste is reflected in her daily driver. “When I was 16 I got an F-150 truck,” she says. “I still have it to this day. It’s the only car I ever owned and I love it.” She’ll get a new Mustang soon, but that doesn’t stop her from harboring strong feelings about her Ford pickup.
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Interesting to know.
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