Why NHRA Great John Force Took the 18-Wheeler Instead of a Plane to Bristol

Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force decided he would fly to Bristol, Tennessee, with his daughter Brittany Force after rain washed out the New England Nationals at Epping, New Hampshire.

At least, that was his travel plan until he saw the cost of the first-class plane ticket—$1,500. That’s when Force decided he would hitch a ride to East Tennessee on the team’s transporter.

"We had a ball! I got to drive a little bit,” Force said.

Actually, he was allowed to drive the team rig about a block, until they reached the interstate.