Force is first female to notch 100 victories in NHRA racing – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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2014-05-26

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Force is first female to notch 100 victories in NHRA racing By The Associated Press May 26, 2014 12:00 AM A A TOPEKA, Kan. — Courtney Force raced to the 100th victory by a female driver in NHRA history Sunday in the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. In her second attempt to earn the landmark victory in two weeks, the 25-year-old Force outran Cruz Pedregon in the final round for her first Funny Car victory of the season and fourth of her career. Force, No. 1 qualifier, finished in 4.148 seconds at 306.46 mph in a Ford Mustang.