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Beckman pulls out of the Texas FallNationals due to dizzying ailments

Beckman pulls out of the Texas FallNationals due to dizzying ailments

Funny Car Championship contender Jack Beckman, who drove the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS on behalf of drag racing legend John Force, will not compete in the 39th NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex today , after waking up with dizziness on Sunday morning. like symptoms.

Oct 13, 2024

Posted by NHRA.com Staff

Funny Car Championship contender Jack Beckman, who drove the PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS on behalf of drag racing legend John Force, will not compete in the 39th NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex today , after waking up feeling dizzy this morning. like symptoms.

The 58-year-old two-time NHRA world champion, currently second in the Mission Foods Drivers’ Championship behind teammate Austin Prock, had qualified the PEAK Camaro in third place and was scheduled to race against Texas native Chad Green, the No. 14 qualifier, in the opening round on Sunday.

“Jack was fine when he left the track (Saturday night), but when he woke up this morning he had dizzying symptoms that were not quickly resolved,” said JFR spokesman Bob McAleer. “On the advice of NHRA medical professionals, he reluctantly withdrew from competition this weekend.”