John Force, the legendary drag racer, won his 15th Funny Car championship on Sunday at the season-ending race in Pomona, Calif. At 61, Force is the oldest national champion in the history of the National Hot Rod Association. On Tuesday, his team’s crew chief of 26 years, Austin Coil, unexpectedly resigned.
Force’s win at Pomona was remarkable in that it comes just three years after a violent accident at over 200 miles an hour. Severe injuries to his hands, arms and legs required surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Force was  … Details
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