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Courtney Force named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Daytona Clash

NHRA star Courtney Force, daughter of 16-time champion John Force, will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for NASCAR's season-opening Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona International Speedway.

Courtney Force, wife of Graham Rahal

Courtney Force, wife of Graham Rahal

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Courtney Force
Courtney Force
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The annual exhibition race, which will take place this Saturday night, is made up of select Cup drivers who meet a certain criteria. The Clash has been around since 1979 and will feature 2016 pole winners, former Clash winner, former Daytona 500 pole winners and 2016 playoff drivers.

Force is the winningest female Funny Car driver in the history of the NHRA with eight career victories. She's also finished inside the top ten in points in five of her six seasons. Along with being the daughter of John Force, Courtney is also the wife of IndyCar star Graham Rahal. 

“I'm so thrilled to be the honorary pace car driver for the Advance Auto Parts Clash!” Force said. “I'm extremely nervous but honored at the same time to be driving that Chevy pace car before the veterans and young up-and-comers take on the track. Being a girl that races the NHRA in a straight line for a living at over 330 mph, I hope I can keep the pace in front of the pack and keep turning left!

“Can't wait to get back on a track to help NASCAR kick off their race season and help represent Advance Auto Parts. I look forward to the event and to help lead the way before their race begins. Huge thanks to Daytona International Speedway, Advance Auto Parts and NASCAR for the opportunity to be on a track full of racing legends.”

 

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