Adria Force Hight Passes Away at 56: Timeline of Events and Tributes Across Motorsport

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John Force built an unprecedented empire in drag racing, but the modern identity of John Force Racing was shaped equally by his four daughters. Born from John’s early marriage, Adria arrived on June 4, 1969, during the grueling formative years when her father barnstormed local strips in beat-up haulers with empty pockets. Later, John and his wife Laurie Force welcomed Ashley, Brittany, and Courtney, forming a second generation that grew up in the paddock.

Each daughter carved out a distinct role in the business. Ashley Force Hood broke barriers in 2008 by becoming the first woman to win an NHRA national event in Funny Car, famously defeating her father in the final round at Atlanta. Brittany Force took the wheel of a Top Fuel dragster, securing two world championships in 2017 and 2022 while setting the national national speed record at 338.48 mph. Courtney Force dominated the Funny Car ranks with 12 national event titles before stepping back from active driving in 2019 to start a family with IndyCar racer Graham Rahal.

Adria chose the desk over the cockpit. She entered the front office in the early 1990s when John Force Racing expanded from a scrappy single-car garage into a four-car commercial enterprise. She balanced budgets, coordinated coast-to-coast hauler logistics, and ensured crews were paid on time every Monday morning.