Adria Force Hight, Key Figure in John Force Racing, Dies at 56

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Adria Force Hight, the oldest daughter of 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force, has died. She was 56.

John Force Racing announced her passing via social media.

Adria joined the family drag racing business, becoming one of the first employees of John Force Racing after graduating from Huntington Beach (California) High School. She played an instrumental role in building the organization from the ground up, handling everything from answering phones and selling T-shirts out of the race trailer, to eventually serving as CFO of one of the winningest teams in motorsports history.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Adria (Force) Hight, the oldest daughter of John Force.

After graduating from Huntington Beach High School, Adria joined the family drag racing business, becoming one of the first employees of John Force Racing.

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— John Force Racing (@JFR_Racing) May 1, 2026

Adria is survived by her daughter Autumn Hight (Nathan Prose), mother Lana Starks, father John (Laurie Force), fiancé Jimmy Collins, siblings Ashley (Daniel Hood), Brittany (Bobby Lyons) and Courtney (Graham Rahal), and nieces and nephews. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. Adria was preceded in death by her grandparents Gracey and C.N. Bonee and Betty and Bill Force. In honoring Adria’s wishes, private services will be held. Her burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute, Indiana. There will be a celebration of her life later in the year in California.

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