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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Brittany Force Delivers Record Breaking Speeds During NHRA Run
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 39-year-old Brittany Force reached 341.85 MPH during her NHRA Top Fuel semi-final run at Northwest National in Seattle. Daughter of the legendary John Force, Brittany is carving out her legacy after notching another impressive feat under her belt. She was going up against Doug Kalitta and delivered the fastest speed ever recorded in the 1,000-foot era. Force previously held the record for the highest speed reached, setting a speed of 341.59 MPH back in April. Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by"Obviously, the highlight of our weekend was in the semifinals when we made a killer run and went even faster than our [previous] national record [341.59 mph], the fastest of all time," Force said after reaching the highest speeds on track ever. "It's really exciting for this whole team. We work really hard to turn on win lights and put the best numbers up on the board and we're hoping that record will hold for a while." Even though she reached those speeds, her time overall was just short of the record. She finished in 3.641 seconds in 2022, but this run in Seattle was done in 3.659 seconds. In total, Force owns five of the six fastest speeds ever recorded in Top Fuel, asserting her dominance in the race category. She is in a class of her own, having won two Top Fuel titles and broken records during her long career. Unfortunately, she fell short in the final after her car's oil pan pressure caused issues. The car shut down during her run and ultimately finished in second place. "Overall, it was a pretty solid outing for this team," Force added. "We were able to make our way to the final round but, unfortunately, came up short. Pan pressure automatically shut us off in the final. I had no power and was just coasting to the finish line and saw Shawn go around me." Still, her blistering speed required a high level of skill and some favorable track conditions to achieve it. The track at Pacific Raceways is situated at an elevation of only 308 feet above sea level, providing the circuit with air that is denser than the thinner air found at higher altitudes. Additionally, the temperatures were cool, considering the Pacific Northwest weather. Force's ability to handle such intense speeds is what makes her such an exceptional racing talent, and her current record might not be safe if she continues to race.
Toronto Sun
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Kyle Larson crashes at Coca-Cola 600 ending disappointing bid to run 'The Double'
He also crashed out at the Indianapolis 500 on Lap 91 Published May 26, 2025 • 4 minute read Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, spins into the infield with flames after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by Logan Riely / Getty Images North America CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson's day went from bad to worse Sunday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, leaving the talented young driver unsure if he will attempt to run 'The Double' again. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Larson was caught up in a wreck on Lap 246 of the Coca-Cola 600, ending a disappointing day in which he also crashed out at the Indianapolis 500 on Lap 91. Larson was bidding to become the second driver to finish both races and run the combined 1,100 miles. It didn't go well. 'I hate the way the day went,' Larson said. 'I wish I could hit the reset button. I feel terrible for everybody, especially for (car owner) Rick Hendrick.' Larson tried to run The Double last year, but weather issues intervened. This year this issue was wrecks. 'I guess it just wasn't meant to be, I guess,' Larson said. After getting checked out at the medical center at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Larson said he hadn't determined if he will try to run The Double again next year, saying it's too fresh. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The double is a tough undertaking,' Larson said. 'The window of time is just too tight.' Larson started well Sunday night after beginning on the front row. He led early in the race but hit the wall on lap 38 and his car was never the same. He spun out a few laps later, sending him across the front stretch and forcing him into the pits multiple times for adjustments. He wound up near the back of the field, hoping for a top-10 finish. Then came the wreck involving Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe and Daniel Suarez as they ran three wide ahead of Larson off turn four. They got tangled up. Suarez spun across the track and clipped the right rear of Larson. Larson drove the wrecked No. 5 Chevrolet to the garage, ending his day. He finished 37th. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by David Jensen / Getty Images North America Larson arrived at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in plenty of the time for the race — unlike a year ago when he didn't reach the track until 249 laps had been completed due to rain in Indianapolis that delayed the start of the Indy 500. Larson never turned a lap at last year's Coca-Cola 600 as the race was called. Rain again delayed the start of the Indy 500 on Sunday, but Larson crashed out near the midway point Sunday, ending the NASCAR superstar's second shot at finishing both 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte in the same day. In Indy, Larson had been mired deep in traffic throughout the first half of the race, which was delayed about 35 minutes because of a rain shower that passed over the speedway. He was going through Turns 1 and 2 when his car wiggled on a downshift, sending him into a spin and into the outside wall, ending his race after 91 laps. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Just a bit crazy there on the restart,' he said. 'I got like, tight behind Takuma (Sato). I was really close in. I got loose and kind of got all over the place, and yeah, so it spun. Just hate that I got a little too eager on the restarter. Hate it for everybody else.' Kyffin Simpson and Sting Ray Robb also were caught up in the crash. 'When Kyle started losing it and checking up, I tried to go around the outside and there was just no grip out there,' Robb said. If he had made it to the finish in Indianapolis, he would have faced a tight window to make the 550-mile trip because of the rain delay, which soaked up most of the 45-minute buffer that his NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports and IndyCar team Arrow McLaren projected for him. It was a rough day for Larson even before the crash. He also stalled the car on pit lane, costing him valuable track positions. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Larson took his first shot on one of the toughest challenges in motorsports last season, when even more rain wreaked havoc with his finely laid plans. That Indy 500 was delayed by 4 hours because of heavy rain that saturated Indianapolis Motor Speedway and caused him to be late to Charlotte, where the Cup Series race was underway by the time he landed. Then, more rain there caused the NASCAR race to be called complete before Larson ever took a lap in his car. John Andretti was the first driver to try the Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 double in 1994, and Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch also have given it a shot. Stewart is the only one to complete all 1,100 laps, finishing sixth in the 2001 Indy 500 before the helicopter-jet-helicopter jaunt to Charlotte, where he finished third in the Cup Series race. 'Just bummed out,' Larson said. 'Try to get over this quickly and get on to Charlotte. Try to forget about it and win tonight.' Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds. Sunshine Girls Opinion Sunshine Girls Canada Editorial Cartoons
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kyle Larson Speaks Out On Second Failed Double Attempt After Indy 500 Wreck
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson attempted The Double today for the second time, which consisted of completing the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. After attempting the feat last year but failing to pull it off due to weather delays, the 32-year-old driver set his sights on making it happen this year. However, after starting from 19th on the grid, Larson crashed out of the Indy 500 on the 92nd lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While speaking to the media after visiting the infield center, Larson explained: "It was a bit crazy there on the start. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina."I got tight behind Takuma [Sato]. I was really close to him and I think I got loose and kind of got all over the place. Yeah, so I spun. Just hate that I got a little too eager there on the restart and caused that crash. So, hate it for everybody that also got caught up in it. "Just bummed out, so I'll try to get over this quickly and get on to Charlotte, and just forgot about it." 💔 for Kyle Larson — Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) May 25, 2025 During an interview with FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass, Larson commented on when he thought he would have been able to finish the race if he had not crashed. He said: "I don't know. I wasn't too focused on that." Kyle Larson on his wreck. Obviously he is bummed. Also he didn't know if he would have had to leave the race before it ended. @IndyCarOnFOX — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 25, 2025 Addressing the initial delay of the start of the Indy 500 due to wet weather conditions, he added: "When I'm sitting there for 45 minutes, it was on my mind, but once we got racing, I wasn't really worried about that." Larson arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway in time to start the Coca-Cola 600. The Hendrick Motorsports driver currently leads the drivers' NASCAR Cup Series standings. NASCAR Cup Series: Current standings 1. Kyle Larson – 469 2. William Byron – 434 3. Christopher Bell – 384 4. Chase Elliott – 378 5. Ryan Blaney – 362 6. Tyler Reddick – 357 7. Denny Hamlin – 346 8. Alex Bowman – 325 9. Joey Logano – 318 10. Bubba Wallace – 310 11. Ross Chastain – 300 12. Chase Briscoe – 278 13. Austin Cindric – 273 14. Ricky Stenhouse Jr – 258 15. Ryan Preece – 251 16. Josh Berry – 244 17. Kyle Busch – 244 18. John H. Nemechek – 234 19. Carson Hocevar – 230 20. Michael McDowell – 228 21. Austin Dillon – 227 22. Zane Smith – 227 23. Todd Gilliland – 227 24. Chris Buescher – 224 25. AJ Allmendinger – 218 26. Ty Gibbs – 217 27. Daniel Suárez – 209 28. Justin Haley – 206 29. Erik Jones – 196 30. Ty Dillon – 188 31. Noah Gragson – 181 32. Riley Herbst – 151 33. Brad Keselowski – 148 34. Cole Custer – 139 35. Shane Van Gisbergen – 138 36. Cody Ware – 68 37. Jimmie Johnson – 34 38. Corey LaJoie – 24 39. JJ Yeley – 9 40. Katherine Legge – 7 41. Casey Mears – 2 42. Burt Myers – 1 43. Chad Finchum – 1 44. Martin Truex Jr – 1
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kyle Larson Exposes the Frustration Behind Talladega's Wild Finish
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kyle Larson finished the Talladega Cup Series race with his best result at the superspeedway last weekend. Finishing second at the Jack Link's 500 after the disqualification of Ryan Preece ahead of him, he admitted that there wasn't much else he could do to move up the pack. The race was certainly exciting, with Austin Cindric leading Preece by just 0.022 seconds in the No. 2 Penske Ford for a nail biting finish. The pack saw 67 lead changes through 23 different drivers, and Larson - who started all the way down in 25th - pushed his way through to finish on the podium in a display of dominant racing. Winning Stage 1, he then finished third in Stage 2, bringing home 54 points after the disqualification of Preece. Following the race, Larson admitted the difficulties he faced as the drivers neared the end of the race. Kyle Larson, driver of the #17 looks on during the INDYCAR Open Testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kyle Larson, driver of the #17 looks on during the INDYCAR Open Testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana."There wasn't really much I could do the final five laps. I wanted to go to the outside lane when we got clear of William [Byron], but I felt like the gap was too big to move up and the No. 60 [Ryan Preece] was able to fill it. "I was still happy to be second row on the inside lane, obviously happy to be front row, but I just didn't know how it was going to play out from there. "There at the end, you're just trying to give the right pushes to get clear and then maybe he starts blocking lanes and something would open up for me. I was just kind of jammed up there." The last five laps saw a fiery duel between Cindric and Preece with Larson pushing Cindric from behind. This meant Larson couldn't push forward without the risk of going backwards. "I will take a third-place finish. We had a great day, points-wise, for this No. 5 Chevrolet team. Winning the first stage was a bit unexpected, and then finishing third in the second stage from where we were on the final restart was also unexpected. "Just a really good day, overall, for the No. 5 Chevy."
Newsweek
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
John Force Racing: Brittany Force Smashes National Record With New Fastest Speed Recorded
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Force Racing driver Brittany Force has broken the record for the fastest speed in drag racing history, a record she had previously set herself back in 2022. The two-time Top Fuel World Champion logged a staggering speed of 341.59 mph during the qualifying runs for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at ZMax Dragway, which is set to take place tomorrow. Brittany Force sets the World Speed Record in Top Fuel with a scorching 341.59 MPH in Q2 in Charlotte!! 🔥🔥 The Dragster ran a 3.667 and hit the 1/8 mile at 301.00 MPH; making John Force Racing home to both NHRA Speed Records and the only official runs of... — John Force Racing (@JFR_Racing) April 26, 2025 Although made drag racing history with the new top speed, she qualified in third behind Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta. Commenting on the achievement, Force explained: "We're off to a great start. In Q2, this dragster went 3.667 and 341.59 mph. I didn't know until I was mid-interview [with the FOX TV crew] at the top end that we ran that kind of mile per hour and it's just something really exciting for every single one of these guys on this team. Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles,... Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. More"They work so hard. My crew chiefs, David Grubnic and John Collins, and every member of this crew, and for us to be able to accomplish that together and hold on to that, I hope we hold it for a long time. It's pretty special." Force had revealed that she was eyeing another victory ahead of the on-track action. He explained in the lead-up to the race weekend: "We're really excited to be partnered with again and flying their colors this weekend [in the 15th running of the original NHRA 4-Wide Nationals]," Force said of a relationship that began three years ago. "Our team made history when we won the 900th NHRA Top Fuel race," the two-time World Champion said of her 2019 win at Las Vegas, Nevada. "So winning this weekend and taking home the trophy from the 1000th race, especially at the Bellagio of dragstrips, ZMAX Dragway, would be a great milestone and a great highlight for the season." Force's teammate Austin Prock also had a successful start to the race weekend, provisionally securing the No. 2 position in Qualifying for the Funny Car devision. "We struggled in Q1. It seems to take a little bit different approach here, so we made some big changes going into Q2 and it paid off. We're currently sitting second right behind Paul Lee, so we've got a good run to work with for tomorrow. "The crew chiefs [his dad Jimmy, brother Thomas and Nate Hildahl] seemed happy with how everything looked and hopefully we can make two nice passes on Saturday, earn some more points and get a little cash from the Mission Foods 2Fast2Tasty Challenge."
