John Force Racing isn’t just gearing up for 2026, they’re reloading. The 24-time championship organization is expanding back to a four-car operation, officially signing Alexis DeJoria to a multi-year deal that puts one of Funny Car’s most battle-tested drivers into one of the sport’s most dominant stables.
DeJoria rolls into JFR with six Funny Car wins that includes a U.S. Nationals victory. Make no mistake, this move comes with championship intentions. DeJoria’s journey through the NHRA ranks has been built on grit and progression. From Super Comp in 2005 to Top Alcohol Funny Car and eventually nitro Funny Car in 2012, she’s earned every step. Her first nitro round win? Beating John Force himself at Gainesville. Her biggest career victory? Taking down Force again in the final of the 2014 U.S. Nationals.
“Being asked to join John Force Racing is a huge honor and an incredible opportunity to build upon my career,” DeJoria said. “Since day one, my goal has been to become the sport’s first female Funny Car world champion, and that is what I have been working towards for many years. I’ve been fortunate to drive for some of the best teams and team owners out here. To be invited to drive for John Force Racing means so much to me and is another step forward in my career. JFR has a Funny Car program that’s unmatched, and the results speak for themselves; all you have to do is look at their track record.”
This marks the fourth time in JFR history the organization has fielded four full-time teams. Force made it clear he sees DeJoria as a strong fit for JFR’s culture of family, intensity, and performance.
“Alexis is a fierce competitor who has earned her place in the Funny Car ranks, and it’s great to have her become the newest member of our team,” said John Force, CEO and 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion. “I’m obviously pretty familiar with the dynamic between father and daughter competing in NHRA drag racing, so I respect and admire what Alexis and her father, John Paul, have built together over the years. John Paul is a global success story who understands the importance of both family and business partnerships, which is exactly what John Force Racing has been built on. Our team just earned our 24th World Championship, but I’m already looking forward to getting started on next season.”
Force’s team just secured its 24th world championship this season, and the expansion signals that they’re hungry for more. JFR’s move to add DeJoria, and return to a four-car structure, adds major firepower to a Funny Car category that’s already fierce at the top. With Beckman, DeJoria, a new Cornwell-backed entry, and Hart in Top Fuel, John Force Racing looks primed to come out swinging next season.
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