John Harold Force carries his father’s name in the middle of his full name. However, the gifting of the name pales in comparison to the life’s lessons the 68-year old, 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion received from Harold Louis Force, a man with deep French roots.
“Good man. I always looked up to him,” said Force without hesitation. “He was a role model that I followed, even though he come from the old school. Truck driver, hard worker, street fighter.”
There were three traits a Force child must retain. They were all equally important; Force pointed out.