SoCalDave
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So true.......he looks good, healthy.
They’re gonna bring John‘s car back in a couple of weeks. They haven’t decided on the driver yet, but everyone online is voting for Jack Beckman.
This is not a post accident picture.
I cant think of a better fit than Beckman. His personality is as close to JF as anybody else out there, and I dont think I have ever heard a negative thing about the man.I said shortly after the accident that JB should be the interim, and maybe fulltime driver to take that seat! EVERYONE loves JB, and he can wheel a car!
Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!
Yep, pretty much spot on!Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!
Watching Steve Evans interview John at the finish line back in the day was some of the best entertainment on television.Lingering short term memory issues? That’s clearly not a new problem to anyone who’s heard him interviewed. He goes off script and loses his train of thought a lot more than even Biden. That’s just John!
I hope Beckman! We raced with him and his future wife Jena years ago in the SCEDA racing series. He is the same person you see on TV and helped us and many others start their racing careers. He also taught all the Force girls when Jack worked for Frank Hawleys drag racing school when it was still in Pomona. So Jack has a personal connection with the Force’s. Nothing against TJ he is a excellent driver and former teammate with Jack.JFR made a statement at Sanoma Nationals Finals yesterday they will be announcing John's replacement driver within the next 48 hours.
Beckman or TJ?
I also wondered if TJ was in the running.JFR made a statement at Sanoma Nationals Finals yesterday they will be announcing John's replacement driver within the next 48 hours.
Beckman or TJ?
How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.I also wondered if TJ was in the running.
It’d be cool, but I do not see that happening at all.How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.
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Beckman is a great driver and a great choice.They should be announcing today that Beckman will drive John's car the rest of the year. 2025 TBD
Funny you mention this as I've been talking with him for the past few weeks about this.They should be announcing today that Beckman will drive John's car the rest of the year. 2025 TBD
Is Taylor Swift a sponsor?How cool would it be if Courtney Stepped in.
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Looks like fast jack is stepping in for john, that's great news‘FAST JACK’ TO DRIVE PEAK CHEVY IN RELIEF OF FORCE - John Force Racing
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 30, 2024) – With an NHRA championship still very much in play, John Force Racing president Robert Hight announced Tuesday that 2012johnforceracing.com
Maybe 2nd best, just sayin.This is the best news I've heard in a long time!
Maybe 2nd best, just sayin.
Jack took TBI’s Dads ashes down the drag strip years ago. I think that’s what Bilge is referring too.
Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!Jack took TBI’s Dads ashes down the drag strip years ago. I think that’s what Bilge is referring too.
Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!
Never heard that story, but that is F'n cool!
It’s an amazing story and Bilge told it amazingly. I’ll see if I can find the thread.
So is Jack Beckman
That could be the best drag racing story I've read or heard. Sharing or donating engine parts used to be commonplace, but still cool. The garage guys had to go corporate to hang on. To read of these guys still having roots with their fans, and ties to the idea of familiy...absolutely wonderful. I haven't been to the track in years, but it sounds like Beck is someone to cheer for.Found it!!
What an amazing weekend!
Rolled into Vegas Thursday night with a group of friends for the drag races. We stayed in the trackside motorhome lots near the finishline on the north side. I was on a mission, I carry a little vial full of my Dad's ashes on my keychain - I wanted to find someone to take "Pops" for a ride in...www.riverdavesplace.com
That could be the best drag racing story I've read or heard. Sharing or donating engine parts used to be commonplace, but still cool. The garage guys had to go corporate to hang on. To read of these guys still having roots with their fans, and ties to the idea of familiy...absolutely wonderful. I haven't been to the track in years, but it sounds like Beck is someone to cheer for.
That is correct.The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?
His car can race 8 races without John driving to win him the championship. That is why they waited for Brainered to start racing with Jack. There are 8 races remaining until final.The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?
Yes, as a sub the points go to Force. It works out that the 8 race limit for subbing gets him to the end of the season.The kicker is that I believe if Fast Jack can score the points, Force can technically win his 17th title?
Am I interpreting the rule correctly?