Legendary drag racer John Force, 74, has won at just about every major drag event there is since 1978. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that he’s trying to add another to his lengthy resume. 

Force will race in the Funny Car division at the first-ever PRO Superstar Shootout at Bradenton Park. 

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Force won’t be the only member of the family driving either. His daughter Brittany, one of the best Top Fuel drivers in the world, is also competing at the PRO Superstar Shootout.

Here’s what you need to know about John Force before he races in Florida. 

How Many Funny Car Championships Has John Force Won?

Force is a 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion. Here’s when he won: 

• 1990
• 1991
• 1993
• 1994
• 1995
• 1996
• 1997
• 1998
• 1999
• 2000
• 2001
• 2002
• 2004
• 2006
• 2010
• 2013

How Many NHRA Records Does John Force Own?

Force owns more NHRA records than any driver. These records include: 

• Most No. 1 qualifications (161)
• Most consecutive championship seasons (10)
• First NHRA driver to achieve 1,000 career elimination round wins
• First driver with 100 wins
• 155 victories

Is John Force In The Motorsports Hall of Fame? Of Course He Is. 

Force was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2008. He is also in the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame, The International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the California Sports Hall of Fame and the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. 

When Does John Force Race At The PRO Superstar Shootout?

Here's the Funny Car schedule:

Thursday: 

• 6:15 PM - FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION #1

Friday: 

• 12:00 PM - FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 2
• 3:15 PM - FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 6:15 PM - FUNNY CAR FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION

Saturday: 

• 2:00 PM - FUNNY CAR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:00 PM - FUNNY CAR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 6:00 PM - FUNNY CAR FINAL ELIMINATIONS

When Is The PRO Superstar Shootout At Bradenton Motorsports Park?

The event begins on Feb. 8 and ends Feb. 10 at the Bradenton Motorsports Park.

Here is the full schedule:

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Thursday

• 10:00 AM - PRO TESTING
• 1:30 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 2:00 PM - GATES OPEN
• 3:00 PM - PRO DRIVER Q&A SESSION (SCAG Stage)
• 5:15 PM - PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 6:15 PM - FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION #1
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION #1
• 7:00 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
  • SUPER STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION #2

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Friday

• 9:00 AM - GATES OPEN
• 9:30 AM - STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 10:00 AM    FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION (DI WELCOME CENTER)
• 11:15 AM    PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 2
• 12:00 PM    FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 2
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 2
• 1:00 PM    PRO DRIVER Q&A (SCAG STAGE)
• 1:00 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • SUPER STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 4
• 2:30 PM    PRO STOCK QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 3:15 PM    FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING SESSION 3
  • TOP FUEL QUALIFYING SESSION 3
• 4:00 PM    FAN AUTOGRAPH SESSION
• 4:00 PM    TOP SPORTSMAN QUALIFYING SESSION 4
• 5:00 PM    PRO STOCK FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
• 6:15 PM    FUNNY CAR FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
  • TOP FUEL FINAL QUALIFYING SESSION
• 7:30 PM    STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 7:30 PM    CONCERT: THE BLAKE FREE BAND

PRO Superstar Shootout Schedule On Saturday

• 9:00 AM - GATES OPEN
• 10:00 AM - DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS (SCAG STAGE)
• 11:00 AM - PRE-RACE CONCERT: THE VINDYS
• 12:00 PM - PRO STOCK ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 12:45 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 1:00 PM - PRE-RACE CEREMONIES
• 2:00 PM - TOP FUEL ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR ROUND 1 ELIMINATIONS
• 2:30 PM - PRO STOCK ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 3:00 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:00 PM - TOP FUEL ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR ROUND 2 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:15 PM - PRO STOCK ROUND 3 ELIMINATIONS
• 4:45 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN ROUND 4 ELIMINATIONS
• 6:00 PM - STOCK ELIMINATOR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • SUPER STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP SPORTSMAN FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • PRO STOCK FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • FUNNY CAR FINAL ELIMINATIONS
  • TOP FUEL FINAL ELIMINATIONS
• 7:00 PM - TROPHY PRESENTATION, CONCERT: THE VINDYS

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The PRO Superstar Shootout Stream: What To Know

Every race will stream live on FloRacing and the FloSports app. Race replays, highlights and breaking news will be available on both platforms. 

Which Divisions Will Race During The PRO Superstar Shootout?

Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock teams will be competing during the inaugural PRO Superstar Shootout. 

What Is The PRO Superstar Shootout Purse?

The PRO Superstar Shootout will pay out more than $1.3 million in total prize money, with $250,000 going to the Top Fuel and Funny Car winners, and $125,000 to the Pro Stock winner.

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Who Will Race In The PRO Superstar Shootout? 

The inaugural, one-of-a-kind event will feature many of drag racing's biggest stars competing across the Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock divisions.

Top Fuel Drivers

• Doug Kalitta, Kalitta Motorsports
• Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Motorsports
• Brittany Force, John Force Racing
• Leah Pruett, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tony Schumacher, JCM Racing
• Justin Ashley, Maynard Ashley Racing
• Antron Brown, AB Motorsports
• Josh Hart, Josh Hart Racing
• Steve Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Billy Torrence, Torrence Racing
• Clay Millican, Rick Ware Racing
• Mike Salinas, Scrappers Racing

Funny Car Drivers

• J.R. Todd, Kalitta Motorsports
• John Force, John Force Racing
• Austin Prock, John Force Racing
• Matt Hagan, Tony Stewart Racing
• Tim Wilkerson, Maynard Wilkerson Racing
• Bob Tasca III, Tasca Racing
• Alexis DeJoria, DC Motorsports
• Paul Lee, Paul Lee Racing
• Ron Capps, Ron Capps Motorsports
• Blake Alexander, Head Racing
• Cruz Pedregon, Cruz Pedregon Racing
• Chad Green, Chad Green Motorsports
• Dave Richards, Paul Richards Racing

Pro Stock Drivers

• Greg Anderson, KB Titan Racing
• Dallas Glenn, KB Titan Racing
• Camrie Caruso, KB Titan Racing
• Matt Hartford, KB Titan Racing
• Dave Connolly, KB Titan Racing
• Deric Kramer, KB Titan Racing
• Eric Latino, KB Titan Racing
• Erica Enders, Elite Motorsports
• Troy Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
• Aaron Stanfield, Elite Motorsports
• Fernando Cuadra Sr., Elite Motorsports
• Fernando Cuadra Jr., Elite Motorsports
• Cristian Cuadra, Elite Motorsports
• Jerry Don Tucker, Elite Motorsports
• Jeg Coughlin Jr., Elite Motorsports
• Chris McGaha, Southwest Performance
• Mason McGaha, Southwest Performance
• Mark Beaver, Beaver Motorsports

Who Owns Bradenton Motorsports Park?

Victor Alvarez is the owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park. 

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the historic facility plays host to one of the longest-running independent events in drag racing, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, as well as the U.S. Street Nationals, FL2K, and more. It’s also a favorite for Pro Stock and Pro Modified teams looking to test over the offseason. The PRO Superstar Shootout will also be the first time Bradenton Motorsports Park has hosted an event with 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars.

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