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    Thread: Driving Force

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      Driving Force

      Has anyone watched this show?
      I have never seen John Force before, but is he really like that? I saw the episode about his daughter's prom, and he was just acting like an insane person... Was he just acting it up for the show? It was actually pretty funny, although I think the act will wear thin quickly...



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      his girls are hot. thats all i have to say.
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      Ummm... I think he's really like that. Isn't that his ex-wife? I don't think he lives with his girls. The guy is an insane man. I'd love to meat... errr... meet Ashley though.
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      I beleive john is still married to but not living with his wife and is trying to mend that deal his is an insane but realy nice I meet him at NHRA events and one time he came into the tower to meet a sick lady how was a fan and he spent about a half-hour just bsing

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      I partied with John some years ago at the Grand opening of the Race Rock here in Orlando. Him, Prudome (sp), Rusty Wallace, Jeff Gordon, were all partners in Race Rock. He is pretty wide open, got pictures somewhere of he and I 2 fisted with Buds. He had a driver take him home, it was hilarious!

      The premise of the show is how he sacrificed his family for his racing career, and now he wants his family back. On the first show he told how he was still married, but did not live with her. She said he is to high strung. Imagine that! I think Ashley and Courtney are cute, Brittany is a bit tubby for me, but I am being picky, LOL!

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      I watch the show, think is funny when he get paranoid.

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      i watch it when i remeber and think its a good show..talked with a crew guy for another top fuel team and said thats how he always acts..no hamming it for the cam..but also said he's one of the friendliest too..
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      Thats the way john is. I work on a different team but I see him all the time. He's a great guy and means the best he just comes off harsh sometimes. He's great for the sport and I'm glad to see the TV exposure for the sport even though some of the sounds for the cars are off a little like revving the engines at the line.
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      It's the only car-related show that my wife will watch with me.

      I'd let Courtney or Ashley drive anytime...
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      Yes - he's really like that - I saw him up in Tahoe recently when i was there on vacation... Courtney and I talked a bit at a burger shack up there... she was there with her sisters (Ashely is SMOKIN HOT) and their dad... that is the 4th time ive met him... yes he is really hyper and insane-like...

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      My sister used to live a few blocks from his shop and I used to pop by and gaze in the the back door when I went to visit him uh, her I mean. Once he invited me in to come hang out and yes, that's how is is. He's a nut case that goes a bazillion miles an hour all the time. I do have to say I watch the show but it's wearing on me. Don't think I'll make the entire season.
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      My wife actually like it to. That is just how he is vs. made up drama, fights, and deadlines to make a bike.
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      I worked for ( or helped out ) Del Worsham in the 1995 NHRA season.
      I met John Force and hung around in the pits with all the teams at the time. I remember playing pinball with his girls at a hotel lobby in Virginia.
      They were all little girls at the time. WOW ! Things change ! John was always really nice and helpful to the Worsham Team. At that time , Worsham didn't have a big sponsorship. Austin Coil was great too .
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      hey nick you was who i was talking about in my post.. ..glad to see you got time to post ..met you at troys shop ..get any work in on that 68?..
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      Quote Originally Posted by rockdogz
      he was just acting like an insane person......
      I laughed my @$$ off with that, and then thought... "I am so glad that I don't have daughters!"
      The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

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      Hey fellas,
      Ashley and I graduated together...EHS! class of 2000!
      Her appearance has changed over the years.
      To the old dirty guys, she was a cheerleader our senior year. Also, in high school, she was quit, shy, and never seeked attention. She is very down to earth...I wish her the best of luck

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      I was lucky enough to meet John, Eric and Robert at Sears Point a coulple of weeks age. He came out of his coach and fisrt thing says "Any of you guys watching 'Driving Force'?" "Well I'm really nicer than that!" The rest of the meet and greet was full throttle John Force though. Great, genuine guy who answeared all questions asked of him. Later he says" I really want to thank all of you for coming by, without you fans, I couldn't be having so much fun.
      The best part of the meet & greet is being on the inside looking out when they test fire the car. Top fuel pits, the only place you can see 30+ grown men crying with smiles on their faces!
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