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John Force: By The Numbers

0 National events won without Crew Chief Austin Coil
1 Times named Driver of the Year for all motor sports (1996)
2 Bye runs in final rounds (1993 U.S. Nationals; 1996 Winston Finals)
3 Times shared the podium with career victory leader Bob Glidden
4 NHRA Winston champions beaten in final rounds
5 Consecutive victories in MAC Tools Gatornationals (1992-1996)
6 Times followed a first-round loss with a victory in the next event
7 Event victories when final-round opponent had the quicker e.t.
8 Times named by the AARWBA to the Auto Racing All-America Team
9 Times runner-up before winning his first event
11 Victories in his home state (California)
12 Wins since turning 50
12 Final-round victories over Cruz Pedregon
13 Victories as the No. 2 qualifier
14 Consecutive seasons with at least one tour victory
15 Times exceeded 320 miles per hour
16 Final-round appearances in a single season (1996, a record)
18 Times qualified for the U.S. Nationals
20 Career "sweeps"
(race winner, No. 1 qualifier, low ET eliminations, top speed)
22 Rounds won in 25 career meetings with Whit Bazemore
23 Times shared winner's circle with Warren Johnson
24 Rounds won in 49 career meetings with Mark Oswald
26 Different drivers beaten in the final round
31 Final rounds versus one of the Pedregon brothers
34 Consecutive races without a first round loss (1995-1997)
36 Rounds won in 49 career meetings with Chuck Etchells
40 Rounds won in 52 career meetings with Al Hofmann
43 Victories from No. 1 qualifying position
65 Rounds won in a single season (1996, a record)
66 Career starts before winning for the first time (1987, Montreal)
79 Times quickest race-day elapsed times
86 Career wins
96 Times qualified No. 1
131 Final-round appearances
241 Consecutive career starts
666 Career rounds won