64-year-old John Force wins NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals for record 135th victory
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}John Force ended a 31-event winless streak Sunday in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, beating Cruz Pedregon in the final round.
The 64-year-old Force raced to his record 135th career victory and fourth at Bristol Dragway. He powered his Ford Mustang to 4.148-second run at 305.29 mph, while Pedregon's Toyota Camry shut off approaching the finish.
Steve Torrence won the Top Fuel event, and Rodger Brogdon topped the Pro Stock field.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Torrence raced to his first win of the season and fourth overall, beating top qualifier Spencer Massey with a 3.871 at 320.13. Brogdon claimed his first Pro Stock victory, outrunning Erica Enders-Stevens with a 6.745 at 205.38 in a Chevy Camaro.