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Alexis DeJoria Drives John Force’s Iconic Night Stalker at U.S. Nationals
Highlights
- Alexis DeJoria to race Night Stalker paint scheme September 4-7
- Night Stalker design pays tribute to John Force’s 1970s car
- DeJoria currently eighth, 34 points behind sixth in NHRA standings
- U.S. Nationals is the final event before 2026 NHRA playoffs
- Event marks the 75th anniversary of the historic U.S. Nationals
- Qualifying begins Friday, final eliminations scheduled Monday morning
Alexis DeJoria will run John Force’s Night Stalker livery at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, September 4–7, at Indianapolis Raceway Park, the season’s final pre-playoffs event.
Her John Force Racing Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car adopts the black scheme first seen on Force’s mid-1970s nitro car, blending heritage with a timely competitive statement.
DeJoria brings the Night Stalker look to the U.S. Nationals, honoring John Force’s first Funny Car.
The Night Stalker identity originates from Force’s 1973 rear‑engine, chain‑drive experiment, inspired by a 1972 TV movie, and later reappears as a 2009 tribute at Norwalk.
DeJoria says the existing black base on her Bandero Café car suits the concept, and the tribute doubles as a visible commitment to her new team leadership.
She enters Indianapolis eighth in points, 34 behind sixth. With 30 points awarded per elimination round here, versus 20 normally, gains and losses accelerate.
U.S. Nationals awards 30 points per elimination round, amplifying playoff stakes.
That format heightens execution risk. Clean qualifying from Friday to Sunday sets lane choice, while Monday eliminations reward repeatable launches, disciplined turnarounds, and faultless clutch and cylinder management.
DeJoria previously won the event during its 60th anniversary. The 75th running adds resonance, and the scheme underscores John Force Racing’s emphasis on legacy alongside performance.
DeJoria is a past U.S. Nationals winner, taking victory during the event’s 60th anniversary.
Tribute liveries resonate with fans, mirroring interest in John Force’s 1996 paint. That engagement can steady commercial momentum entering the Countdown, particularly around marquee weekends.
The field remains fierce, with established contenders such as Ron Capps shaping Funny Car dynamics, while Top Fuel storylines, including Julie Nataas’s return, intensify the broader narrative.
Alongside autograph sessions and media duties, DeJoria will tackle the Funny Car All‑Star Call Out. FS1 and FOX carry qualifying highlights and eliminations, widening reach during a pivotal weekend.
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DeJoria Unleashes the Night Stalker
Classic John Force Livery Returns for U.S. Nationals
Classic John Force Livery Returns for U.S. Nationals
A Tribute 50 Years in the Making
Iconic “Night Stalker” paint from 1973 lives again on DeJoria’s Bandero Café Chevy.
Iconic “Night Stalker” paint from 1973 lives again on DeJoria’s Bandero Café Chevy.
Inspired by monster TV movie,
loved by fans, hero for a new era.
Playoff Point Chase
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Only 34 points away
from 6th before playoffs
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75th U.S. Nationals
The most coveted trophy
in drag racing
DeJoria won the event on its 60th Anniversary
Can she do it again?
“It’s one of the coolest paint jobs in team history.” — Alexis DeJoria
For one weekend, the Night Stalker legend rides again.
Can DeJoria make history on drag racing’s biggest stage?
Nicholas Rivera delivers NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car news, including eliminator-round results and reaction-time stats. He brings track-side interviews, contender profiles, and championship-point breakdowns straight from drag-racing’s biggest national events.
