What is Courtney Force’s net worth? Discover the source of her wealth

What is Courtney Force’s net worth? Discover the source of her wealth

Lenah Ann
updated at December 3, 2023 at 4:50 AM

Courtney Force is a former NHRA drag racer regarded as one of the finest female drag racers for John Force Racing, a company owned by her father, who is a 16-time NHRA World Funny Car Champion. She drove the Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro SS Funny Car during her active years. Courtney Force's net worth rose after winning her first national event in the Top Alcohol Dragster category in Kent, Washington.

Courtney Force's net worth
Courtney Force attends the 2014 ESPYS at Nokia Theatre LA Live on 16 July 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jason Merritt (Modified by author)
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After her sister, Ashley, announced her retirement from professional racing in 2011, Courtney became John Force Racing's fourth driver. She broke her sister's record for the most Funny Car victories by a female driver in NHRA history. So, who is Courtney Force, and what is the source of her wealth? Let us find out.

Courtney Force's profile summary

Full name

Courtney Force-Rahal

Date of birth

20 June 1988

Age

35 years of age as of November 2023

Place of birth

Yorba Linda, California, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Religion

Christianity

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimetres

Weight

123 pounds or 56 kilograms

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Green

Parents

John and Laurie

Siblings

Brittany, Ashley, Adria Hight

Relationship status

In a relationship

Partner

Graham Rahal

Children

Harlan Ann, Tinley Leighton Rahal

Profession

Former drag racer

Debut season

2011

Education

Esperanza High School, California State University, Fullerton

Net worth

$4 million

Social media

Instagram, X (Twitter)

How old is Courtney Force?

Courtney Force (35 years of age as of November 2023) was born on 20 June 1988 to John and Laurie in Yorba Linda, California, the United States of America. She grew up alongside her siblings, Brittany and Ashley Hood, and a half-sister, Adria Hight.

Her father, John, was a 16-time NHRA World Funny Car Champion and thus influenced her career path. She attended Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California, and then joined California State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

What is Courtney Force's net worth?

How much is Courtney Force worth?
Courtney poses with her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS car featuring Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" on 30 October 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: David Becker
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the retired drag racer is estimated to be worth $4 million as of November 2023. Even though she has not disclosed much about her assets, it is clear that she made most of her income through her driving career, brand endorsements, and sponsorship deals.

Courtney's husband, Graham Rahal has made a name for himself in the industry. According to Celebrity Net Worth he has an estimated net worth of $15 million. One of his notable luxurious assets was the $8 million worth cliff side mansion he sold in 2020.

Courtney Force's career

Courtney began her career in 2005 when she received her NHRA driver's licence and began racing in Super Comp before graduating. She participated in drag racing competitions with her sister Britney a few times since her entire family is involved in the sport.

In 2009, she won in Seattle and set a record response time of 0.006 in the final event at Pomona Raceway. She obtained her NHRA Funny Car racing licence in 2011 and has been unstoppable on the racetrack ever since.

Traxxas sponsored her as a rookie in Funny car racing, and she debuted at the 52nd Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals. She had lost her first race, but her enthusiasm for drag racing was stronger than ever.

Courtney emerged as the winner on the same racetracks in 2013 and demonstrated her abilities to the globe. As a result, she became the first female to win in that event in NHRA history. She announced her retirement from the sport in 2019.

Is Courtney Force still married?
Graham Rahal (L) and Courtney Force (R) attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on 6 June 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Rick Diamond
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Frequently asked questions

Aside from racing, the former racer has had another source of income since she participated in the reality television show Driving Force, 2006 - 2007, which centred on the lives of her father and sisters. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about her.

1. What is Courtney Force's nationality and ethnicity?

The former Funny Car driver is an American national of a white ethnic background.

2. How many championships did Courtney Force win?

The famed racer has 12 Funny Car championships and has finished in the top ten in the NHRA standings in six of her seven seasons. In 167 professional races, she finished second 17 times and advanced to the semi-finals 29 times.

3. Is Courtney Force still married?

Courtney and her husband, Graham Rahal have been married since 2015. Graham is an American race car driver and a small business owner who competes in the IndyCar Series for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, a team partially owned by his father, Bobby Rahal, the 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion.

4. Does Courtney have any kids?

The retired driver shares two daughters with her husband, Graham. Their daughters are Harlan Ann, born in 2020, and Tinley Leighton Rahal, born in 2022.

5. Is Courtney Force on Instagram?

The former drag racer is on Instagram under the handle @courtneyforce and has over 216k followers as of November 2023. She is also on X (Twitter) under the handle @courtneyforce and has over 117k followers.

Final word

Courtney Force's net worth has gradually increased due to her successful racing career. She has accomplished a lot in drag racing as one of history's most successful female drag racers. Even though it was difficult for her to retire from the sport, she had her priorities straight. She had a remarkable career on the racetracks, and from the looks of things, she is an even better mother.

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Lenah Ann
Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.