Author Description

The undisputed leader of drag racing, John Force has dominated funny-car racing for the last decade. Here's a look at the highlights: -- He's won a record of nine Winston Funny Car Championships (on course to capture his 10th this year). -- He holds the record for the fastest speed in NHRA history: an astonishing 323.89 mph. -- In 1996 he became the first drag racer ever named Driver of the Year for all of American motor racing. -- In his biggest victory yet, he just won his 86th national event, making him the winningest funny-car driver in NHRA history But none of this came easy. Force has also crashed his car at 260 miles an hour, flipped at 200, and caught on fire at even higher speeds. In his autobiography, Force narrates the story of his long road to victory (he was runner-up nine times before winning a championship) and all the pit-stops along the way -- offering anecdotes that confirm his reputation as an unmatched storyteller, hilarious prankster, and all-around human dynamo.