Jordan Vandergriff Powers John Force Racing at Cornwell Night Under Fire

Jordan Vandergriff will represent John Force Racing’s Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Funny Car at the 49th Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire, July 31–August 1 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The all-star nitro format pits four Funny Car teams and four Top Fuel teams. Class winners then meet in a single final to crown the event’s King of Nitro.

A guaranteed $430,000 purse underpins the show, while first-time global live streaming on FloRacing broadens the audience beyond Summit Motorsports Park’s traditional sellout.

Vandergriff headlines the Funny Car quartet with Ron Capps, Spencer Hyde, and Cruz Pedregon. The Top Fuel roster features Antron Brown, Maddi Gordon, Doug Kalitta, and Clay Millican.

For John Force Racing, the appearance complements Vandergriff’s season progress.

He sits fourth after 12 of 20 rounds, trailing J.R. Todd by 12, Jack Beckman by 17, and leader Capps by 54.

That standing sustains his Funny Car title push, building momentum for John Force Racing.

The event’s promotion, led by the Bader family, is renowned for packed grandstands, fireworks, and slick operations that keep momentum high.

Night Under Fire runs outside the NHRA points system, freeing crews to lean on aggressive tune‑ups and crowd‑pleasing passes without championship jeopardy.

The substantial purse ensures competitive edge remains sharp, so restraint is unlikely once track conditions come around in evening air.

For Vandergriff, representing Cornwell Quality Tools on home turf for the sponsor adds profile value, amplified by FloRacing’s first global stream of the event.

Fans tracking his season narrative, including his recent title ambitions, can now follow live rather than rely on post‑event reports.

Spencer Hyde arrives with momentum from his Western Swing, adding depth to the Funny Car bracket and complicating any form guide.

The cross-category final should test crew chiefs’ read of night conditions, balancing clutch wear, blower speed, and lane choice to maximise early drive and contain tyre shake.

With a clean run path, either class can claim King of Nitro, but Funny Car depth and Vandergriff’s JFR backing make that side a credible favourite.

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Nicholas Rivera

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