In a short, but sweet Press Release from John Force Racing, JFR confirms the rampant rumors of two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Austin Prock’s departure, his Father Tom Prock and Crew from the Force powerhouse. Rumors also put the Prock Family with an expanded Bob Tasca III Racing home.
The last Force daughter, Brittany stepped out of the seat of her Monster Energy Top Fuel Dragster at the conclusion of the NHRA Finals at Pomona to start a life and family with her husband Bobby.
Josh Hart is replacing Brittany for the 2026 NHRA Top Fuel season. Hart will drive the team’s championship-winning Top Fuel dragster, that includes a multi-year contract with the team. Hart made the decision to sell his own Top Fuel racing operation to focus on driving. No word if David Grubnic will remain as Crew Chief.
The latest from John Force Racing:
JOHN FORCE RACING AND PROCKS PART WAYS
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (NOV. 24, 2025) – John Force Racing and Austin and Jimmy Prock have ended the racing partnership that produced NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car championships the past two seasons for the 24-time championship organization.
“John Force Racing has been doing what we do for more than 50 years and all the hard work preparing for the 2026 NHRA season continues as planned with four race teams and the Force American Made machine shop,” said 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion and team owner John Force. “We appreciate the strength and continued backing of all of the great sponsors that support us so we’re focused on the future that includes announcing additional partnerships in the coming weeks.
Austin Prock
“We are very proud of our accomplishments with the Prock family. I wish them well and I understand that their decision to move on is just part of the business we’re in.”
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicks off its 75th anniversary season March 5-8, 2026, with the NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway.
