John Force Racing has announced its crew chief lineup for the 2026 NHRA season, marking a new era for the 24-time championship organization. Veteran crew chiefs Danny Hood and Tim Fabrisi will continue to oversee Jack Beckman’s Funny Car team, which achieved significant success in 2025, including two victories and five No. 1 qualifiers. Chris Cunningham joins forces with Jason Bunker to lead the Jordan Vandergriff Funny Car team, as Vandergriff makes his debut in the class after limited licensing runs in 2024. Vandergriff, a Top Fuel driver with a compelling story, is confident and motivated to succeed, despite stepping into a highly competitive and demanding vehicle that has been dominant for the past two seasons. He emphasizes patience, adaptability, and learning as key to his approach. Vandergriff’s transition into Funny Car is symbolic, representing a significant milestone in his career, and he is eager to prove himself in a class known for humility and challenge. Meanwhile, Alexis De Joria joins John Force Racing’s Funny Car lineup, aiming for the organization’s 25th Funny Car championship. The team also includes top drivers such as Josh Hart in Top Fuel, who transitions from team owner-driver to full-time driver for JFR, and Vandergriff, who inherits a record-setting car. Hart’s move involves complex business arrangements, including a partnership with Richard Freeman and Tony Stewart, and he is excited to debut at the Gatornationals in Gainesville. Vandergriff’s preparation involves revisiting past runs and adjusting to the mechanical and sensory differences between Top Fuel and Funny Car. He recognizes the high expectations and the importance of reacting precisely during runs, understanding that mistakes are part of the learning process. Vandergriff’s mindset is focused on steady progress and proving doubters wrong, with an emphasis on learning from each run and maintaining patience amidst the anticipation of his debut.