John Force Racing will expand to four teams for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and beyond with the signing of 2014 U.S. Nationals Funny Car winner Alexis DeJoria to a multi-year contract with the Brownsburg, Indiana-based organization.

DeJoria is the only female currently competing in the NHRA Funny Car category and was the first woman in Funny Car competition to break the three-second barrier when she posted a 3.997-second elapsed time at the 2014 Winternationals in Pomona, California. DeJoria has earned six NHRA Funny Car event victories in 16 final-round appearances and has six top 10 finishes. DeJoria's team will continue to have primary sponsorship from Bandero Premium Tequila.

John Force Racing's 2026 driver lineup will consist of DeJoria, 2012 Funny Car Champion Jack Beckman, Top Fuel driver Josh Hart, who was signed by the organization to a multi-year contract in October, and a driver to be announced to drive the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car.

"Being asked to join John Force Racing is a huge honor and an incredible opportunity to build upon my career," DeJoria said. "Since day one, my goal has been to become the sport's first female Funny Car world champion, and that is what I have been working towards for many years. I've been fortunate to drive for some of the best teams and team owners out here. To be invited to drive for John Force Racing means so much to me and is another step forward in my career. JFR has a Funny Car program that's unmatched and the results speak for themselves; all you have to do is look at their track record."

"Alexis is a fierce competitor who has earned her place in the Funny Car ranks and it's great to have her become the newest member of our team," said John Force, CEO. "I'm obviously pretty familiar with the dynamic between father and daughter competing in NHRA drag racing so I respect and admire what Alexis and her father, John Paul, have built together over the years. John Paul is a global success story who understands the importance of both family and business partnerships, which is exactly what John Force Racing has been built on. Our team just earned our 24th World Championship, but I'm already looking forward to getting started on next season."

Further announcements about the program will be made in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit johnforceracing.com.