Headline: John Force Slams Hoaxers, Takes Legal Action Over Fake Death Rumors
Legendary NHRA drag racer John Force is alive, well, and fired up—not on the track this time, but in the courtroom.
In a fiery press conference held earlier today at the John Force Racing headquarters in Yorba Linda, the 75-year-old motorsports icon addressed a disturbing surge of online hoaxes falsely claiming he had passed away. “I’ve raced at 300 miles per hour and walked away from crashes that should’ve ended me,” Force said. “But faking my death for clicks and attention? That’s where I draw the line.”
The rumors, which began circulating widely on social media last week, quickly sparked panic among fans and prompted numerous tributes before being debunked. Force, visibly frustrated, revealed he has already enlisted legal counsel and is working with cybersecurity experts to trace the origin of the hoax.
“These lies don’t just affect me,” he continued. “My family, my team, my fans—people were grieving over something that never happened. That’s cruel.”
Force’s daughter, Brittany Force, a top drag racer in her own right, took to Instagram to denounce the hoaxers. “This isn’t a joke,” she posted. “You don’t get to use someone’s life as your stunt.”
According to sources close to the investigation, at least two accounts responsible for spreading the false information have been flagged and are under review. Legal experts suggest the individuals behind the hoax could face charges related to defamation, cyber harassment, and possibly emotional distress damages.
Still active in racing operations and recently seen at NHRA events, Force assured fans he’s not going anywhere. “I might be older, but I’m still burning rubber,” he said with a grin. “So, to whoever thought it was cute to kill me off online—next time, try doing something brave like sitting in a Funny Car.”
John Force Racing also announced plans to launch a campaign called “Alive and Revving” to raise awareness about the dangers of online misinformation, particularly fake celebrity death hoaxes.
“Believe me,” Force concluded, “when I take my final ride, it won’t be a tweet. It’ll be with an engine roaring and a helmet on.”