Oakley’s NHRA racing star – on the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s birth – claimed a resounding victory at the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol, effectively honoring one of his major sponsors with a triumph over Doug Kalitta in the Final.

The result, coming as a result to a superior reaction to the green light at .023 of a second (compared to Kalitta’s .065), also served as a present of sorts for his family on Father’s Day.

Oakley’s NHRA Star claimed his 34th NHRA Funny Car Title with an impressive victory over Robert Hight in the final round at Atlanta Dragway on Sunday.

“I’ve been to the final round here four times and it couldn’t mean more to finally win here, especially for NAPA AUTO PARTS because their headquarters are in Atlanta,” Ron said, rocking his Oakley eyewear, fire suit, racing gloves, racing boots and more. “Mike Rearden with NAPA has been such a big supporter and this Wally (trophy) is going to him.”

But not John Force.

Despite suffering through a horrific race crash three years ago, the long-time drag racer displayed his extreme resilience, as he emerged victorious at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona this past weekend – tallying his 15th Funny Car Title, sixth victory of the year and 132nd overall triumph.

The Oakley speedster smoked Dominick Lagana in the finals with a 3.845-second pass at 316.60 mph to claim his sixth triumph of the year. The victory also shoots him past Cory McClenathan into the second-place position in the world championship standings behind Larry Dixon.

John Force also tallied his 131st National Event Win in his 212th Final Round