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Funny Car’s Austin Prock clinched his first career world championship on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, securing the world title for John Force Racing during qualifying at the 59th a…
Funny Car driver Austin Prock won his first career world championship at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, securing the title for John Force Racing during qualifying at the 59th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Prock finished as the No. 1 qualifier with a record-setting run, making it the quickest run in Funny Car since 2017. This achievement caps off an exceptional first year in Funny Car for Prock, who has won eight races and achieved his 15th No. 1 qualifier, the most in a single season in Funny Car history.
Reflecting on his accomplishment, Prock expressed his lifelong dream of becoming a professional race car driver and winning a world championship finally coming true after 19 years of hard work. He aims to secure nine wins before the end of the 2024 season with the high-performing AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS. Prock’s success in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs and consistent performance on the track have been instrumental in his path to victory.
Joining his father, legendary crew chief Jimmy Prock, and brother Thomas on the John Force Racing team, Prock excelled in his transition from Top Fuel to Funny Car, scoring his first victory in Phoenix and holding the points lead for the majority of the season. His strong performances in various NHRA events, including Bristol, Richmond, Seattle, and the U.S. Nationals, solidified his status as a top contender in the field.
With a series of wins and an impressive record of round victories during the season, Prock’s dominance culminated in clinching the world championship in Pomona. Now, he has the opportunity to solidify his season as one of the best in recent NHRA history, joining an elite group of drivers who have achieved similar success.
