There’s to be no fooling around when the female racing sensation Courtney Force takes to the track in a Funny Car this year.
As the daughter of Nascar superstar John Force, Courtney has grown up with little else on her mind but breaking the mould as a professional racer.
As if the inspiration of achieving a podium place wasn’t enough, Force has also had to put up with the derogatory attitude of her fellow racers, most of whom are male.
Ms Force said, “Now I get my own 8,000hp, 300mph Ford, I can’t wait to start beating up on the boys.”
The first opportunity to step out of her dad’s shadow will come at the Kragen O’Reilly Winternationals in California, on the 9th of February.
This prestigious race has previously been won by Force’s teammate Robert Hight and Jason Line.
John Force said, “She’s kind of an extrovert, ready to attack and go after the boys, knowing they were going to beat her up. She’s ready.”
Ladies car insurance policyholders will be keeping their fingers crossed that Courtney Force and Formula One hopeful Danica Patrick will finally dispel the myth that women can’t reach the racing heights.
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