IndyCar driver Graham Rahal expressed heartfelt pride for his sister-in-law, Brittany Force, after her announcement to retire from NHRA racing on Friday. Known as the “Queen of Speed,” the two-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion chose to step away to focus on starting a family with her husband, Bobby Lyons, whom she married in November 2024.
During the 2025 NHRA season, Brittany Force set new speed records by breaking her own Top Fuel speed mark of 338.94 mph multiple times and surpassing 340 mph on ten occasions—an unprecedented feat in the category’s history.
Graham Rahal, who is married to Brittany’s younger sister Courtney Force, shared his admiration for Brittany on the social media platform X, stating:
“The Queen of Speed. Proud of my sista B. She’s a great example of how you can be so successful, yet humble and kind to those around you. I cannot wait for what’s next for you, Bob and Bro. We love you B.”
Brittany raced for John Force Racing, a team created by their father, 16-time NHRA champion John Force. Over her 13-year career in NHRA Top Fuel, Brittany won 18 races, tying with drag racing legend Shirley Muldowney for the most wins in the category.
Courtney Force Reflects on Sister Brittany’s Retirement
Courtney Force, who retired from NHRA in 2019, empathized with her sister’s decision to end her racing career. As the youngest daughter of John Force and the top-winning female driver in Funny Car history, Courtney left the sport to start a family. Six years later, Brittany followed a similar path.
Upon Brittany’s retirement announcement, Courtney reshared a joint post from John Force Racing and Brittany Force on Instagram, offering her support and affection. Graham and Courtney Rahal are parents to two daughters, Tinley and Harlan, and are expecting a third child during the IndyCar offseason. Their elder daughter Harlan was born in November 2020, followed by Tinley in September 2022.
Graham Rahal’s 2025 Season and Team Outlook
The 2025 season proved challenging for Graham Rahal, characterized by highs and lows on the track. Significant highlights included a sixth-place finish at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in May and a fourth-place finish at Portland, marking his only Top 5 result of the year. Despite the ups and downs, Rahal noted that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing made strong improvements, especially during qualifying rounds, signaling that the team was on the verge of a breakthrough.
Looking ahead to 2026, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing plans to maintain their lineup with Graham Rahal, rookie of the year Louis Foster, and Devlin DeFrancesco continuing to drive for the team.
