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The winningest driver in NHRA history knows that the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals presented by Lowes Foods is a completely different animal. Even with 143 Funny Car victories, John Force’s lone win at the four-wide event, at the inaugural race in 2010, still sticks in his head.

“I was so confused at that first Four-Wide Nationals. I went up to the starting line on my scooter every chance I got to just watch how the Christmas Tree worked. I was up there for Pro Stock Motorcycle and Pro Stock just to get a feel for how that whole deal worked. I raced in the exhibition race the year before, but until you make that first pass with three other Funny Cars all around you, you don’t know what to expect,” said Force.

Force has raced to the final quad at the Four-Wide Nationals three times in six appearances. He won the inaugural race from the No. 6 qualifying spot and narrowly edged out daughter Ashley Force Hood for the win. That was the first of two John Force Racing 1-2 finishes at the unique race. In 2014, Robert Hight outran Force for the victory. With three wins for JFR in six races, the four-wide event has been a positive experience for Force and the rest of the team.