John Force Racing Update Increases Uncertainty About President Robert Hight’s Racing Return

John Force Racing Update Increases Uncertainty About President Robert Hight’s Racing Return

John Force Racing’s update on the status of Robert Hight, a three-time NHRA Funny Car champion and president of the team, has only heightened the uncertainty surrounding his return to the racing circuit. Hight, who has been on medical leave since January, has prioritized his health over professional obligations. His absence from the NHRA events over the past year, coupled with recent announcements, raises questions about the future of both his career and John Force Racing’s direction.

Hight, who has served as the president of John Force Racing since January 2011, has remained a vital figure within the organization. On June 7, during a media interaction in Bristol, Tennessee, team owner John Force provided an update on Hight’s situation. He clarified that Hight is not hospitalized, but he prefers to stay away from the racetracks and media inquiries. In Force’s words, as quoted by Drag Illustrated: “No, Robert’s good. What’s he going through right now, the process is continually. He’s not in the hospital. He’s at home. He just doesn’t want to come to the races. He don’t want to answer all the questions.”

but he prefers to stay away from the racetracks and media inquiries. In Force’s words, as quoted by Drag Illustrated: “No, Robert’s good. What’s he going through right now, the process is continually. He’s not in the hospital. He’s at home. He just doesn’t want to come to the races. He don’t want to answer all the questions.”