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Jan 16, 2024 · Hight has taken a break after 65 victories, third-most in Funny Car history (behind boss John Force’s 155 and Ron Capps’ 75) and tied with Pro Stock ace Jeg Coughlin for ninth in NHRA...
Jun 7, 2024 · Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion and team owner John Force says Robert Hight’s treatments are going well, but stopped short of detailing the medical issue that sidelined the three-time...
Robert Hight (born August 20, 1969) is an NHRA drag racer and president of John Force Racing, and driver of the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. He is a three-time NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Funny Car champion, with titles in 2009, 2017 and 2019.
Jun 14, 2024 · In a recent update, drag racing legend John Force addressed the situation surrounding Robert Hight’s absence from the races, as well as some confusion regarding his own retirement plans during a press conference in Bristol, Tenn., at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.
Jun 14, 2024 · Robert Hight announced hiatus in January 2024 to address health issue. Force highlights Hight's trust in Austin Prock, choosing him as temporary replacement. Force mentions loss of sponsorship deal leading to Prock getting a driving opportunity.
Mar 13, 2024 · Robert Hight, who is known for being the head of John Force Racing and a three-time champion in the Funny Car class, has decided to take a short vacation from his racing career owing to health concerns.
May 24, 2021 · After missing the bulk of the 2020 season, Robert Hight has returned in style with his first win in more than a year at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil in...
Feb 2, 2024 · Robert Hight took off like a rocket when he settled into the seat of a nitro Funny Car in 2005, and that season's NHRA Rookie of the Year went on to win three...
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Hometown: Spanish Fork, UT. Career Best Elapse Time: 3.793 seconds. Career Best Speed : 339.87 mph. Career FC Wins: 65. Career FC No. 1 Qualifiers: 83. 3-Time Funny Car Champion. Worked his way up from crewman to world champion. Current national record holder for speed and elapsed time. AWARDS: 2019, 2017, 2009 NHRA Funny Car Champion; 2005 ...
