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How Jack Beckman advanced to round 2 with a stroke of John Force luck!

A centerline infraction by Joe Morrison helped Beckman move forward to the Funny Car final against teammate Austin Prock
16 Sep 2024
Posted by NHRA.com staff
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Jack Beckman found himself with a bit of racing luck at the 2024 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Dragstrip. In round 1, his opponent, Joe Morrison, committed a centerline infraction, handing Beckman the win despite his own struggles on the track. Ever the sportsman, Beckman took the unexpected round 2 advancement in stride, graciously acknowledging the luck that helped him get to the final. His performance highlighted the unpredictable nature of NHRA drag racing, where anything can happen once the lights turn green. This fortunate break allowed Beckman to advance to round 2 and ultimately line up against his John Force Racing teammate, Austin Prock, in the Funny Car final. Beckman put up a solid fight, but Prock proved to be unstoppable that day, securing the race win.

 

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