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J. Force beats daughter in NHRA Funny Car final

LAS VEGAS -- John Force beat daughter Courtney Force in the Funny Car final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals on Sunday, and Antron Brown wrapped up his third Top Fuel season title.

John Force powered his Chevrolet Camaro to a 3.884-second pass at 327.19 mph in the final. It was his 147th career victory, fourth of the season and sixth at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

"I'm really excited," said the 67-year-old Force, a 16-time season champion. "I mean I never like beating my daughter. We got two wins in the Countdown just a little bit late.