After winning his fourth Funny Car title in 1994, Force earned the nickname of “Brute Force” from drivers, and even announcers such as Steve Evans. This nickname hearkens back to his early days on the track, when he drove his own unsponsored car, named “Brute Force”. Force had a cameo in a 2004 episode of King of the Hill (“Dale Be Not Proud”), in which Dale Gribble donates Castrol GTX a kidney to Force, after which it appears he does not need it. Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on most vehicles today. Most experts say that wiper blades should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimum performance and driving visibility. Any blade that is chattering, streaking, or doing a lousy job of wiping is overdue for replacement.
Out of the 11 testers so far, Force is 1st, Hight was 5th, and Neff was 6th. As of July 31, Force is 7th in the points standings, while teammate Mike Neff is leading, and Robert Hight is in second. Going into the Auto Club of Southern California Finals in Pomona, CA on November 14, 2010, Force needed some help to win the championship. He started the day 38 points behind 28-year-old Matt Hagan, who ran for team rival Don Shumacher and his team. In order to capture the championship he needed to finish two rounds ahead of Hagan. With Bob Tasca III taking Hagan out in the first round, Force won his first round over Gary Densham and second-round win over Bob Bode, securing the championship.
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Force was a Ford driver and team owner from 1997 until 2014, when he returned to Chevrolet. The correct oil for your vehicle is based off of manufacturer requirements, your driving habits, current mileage and specific vehicle needs. Our technicians will help you select the type and weight that is best for your vehicle. Our mission is to provide the communities we serve with quality products, trusted value and neighborly service with the highest level of integrity and appreciation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin drying, cracking, irritation, defatting and dermatitis. Used motor oils have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals when repeatedly applied and left in place between applications.
Castrol® GTX® Diesel is designed to provide superior protection, conforms to the strict requirements of PC-11 engine oil technology and can be used in diesel engines where API CK-4, CJ-4 and below is required. It’s a versatile product which can be used in a wide variety range of heavy duty, commercial vehicles and pick up trucks which makes it ideal for use in mixed fleets. Viscosity is the oil’s resistance to flow at a given temperature.
Sludge can block your engine’s vital oilways like cholesterol and if untreated, can rob an engine of its power and ultimately its life. First driver to set an official NHRA Funny Car elapsed time under five seconds in the quarter mile (October 16, 1993, Texas Motorplex, 4.996). The start of the 2010 season saw Force celebrate 25 years with the same sponsor, as well as 34 years in the NHRA. On February 14, Force won the season opener at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in the 50th Winternationals in California defeating Ron Capps. After 13 events, Force had 4 wins, and lead the Funny Car points standings with 933, 58 ahead of teammate Robert Hight.