John Force Pomona

John Force Pomona

John Force got eliminated in the first round during NHRA Funny Car action Sunday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, but got to watch his daughter Courtney Force win the event later that same day. (Gary Nastase Photography Photo)

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John Force got eliminated in the first round during NHRA Funny Car action Sunday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, but got to watch his daughter Courtney Force win the event later that same day. (Gary Nastase Photography Photo)

John Force got eliminated in the fi...

Courtney Force gets a big hug from her father John Force after winning the NHRA Funny Car division championship during the O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. (NHRA Photo)

Courtney Force gets a big hug from ...

Shawn Langdon grabbed his second-career Wally Sunday during the O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals Sunday in Pomona, Calif. (NHRA Photo)

Shawn Langdon grabbed his second-ca...

Vincent Nobile claimed victory in the NHRA Pro Stock class during the O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals Sunday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. (NHRA Photo)

Vincent Nobile claimed victory in t...

Brittany Force made her elimination debut in the NHRA Top Fuel class Sunday, losing to Brandon Bernstein in the opening round at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. (Ron Lewis Photography Photo)

Brittany Force made her elimination...

Courtney Force (near lane) launches off the line against Ron Capps in the final round of NHRA Funny Car eliminations Sunday evening at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. (Ron Lewis Photography Photo)

Courtney Force (near lane) launches...