Reply from John Force: Dated today
If you have been a fan of mine you know that I can sometimes say some crazy things. Yesterday, in the heat of the moment, I was caught off-guard by a question from Dave Reiff on ESPN and said some things I regret. I was trying to be cute, but I wasn’t. That happens sometimes when people try too hard. I certainly meant no disrespect. I love this country and I love the people in it regardless of who they are, where they came from or what they believe. I’m not a political person. I had to be told that I touched a political nerve. I simply threw out some names I was familiar with because they’re on TV when I’m doing my daily workouts. Hannity and Beck, don’t really have anything against either one. All I was trying to say was that, like me and my friend Mike Dunn, guys on TV sometimes embellish to make a point. I just didn’t say it the right way. I used the wrong words. I know that now but I can’t change it. I just hope that at some point you can find it in your heart to give me another chance because nothing is more important to me than the American race fans who have supported me and given me and my family the opportunity to live the real American dream. Please don’t let one comment that I didn’t mean ruin our relationship.
God Bless,
John Force
John should understand that this is not just a light item in politics. Our nation is being divided by a socialist faction and a mildly constitutional faction. There are at least ten liberal networks on TV, and just one near-conservative. John attacked the lone wolf.
I gave John one of my books; if he had read the first four chapters he would not say questionable things about those who believe in limited, constitutional government.
John needs to do more than a weak apology. Do some study, John. Understand what is going on around you. I’m not only a drag race fan, but live near your home. Learn, don’t burn the constitution.
We laugh at and with you on almost what you say. But Sat. hit a nerve.There are a lot of us that don’t like where this present Govt. is taking this country.The major news media are riding shotgun to help cover up what is going on.Mr Force you are a household name to us Drag Racers. No matter what side of the fence you are on,there are topics that shouldn’t be brought up or you could pay the price.We the fans of any sports don’t want to go and enjoy our sport and then something political is said. We get that almost 7 days a week.As some have said you have the right to what you want. Yes but there is a price to pay.
A suggestion, At Brainerd apologize to NHRA, the Fans, your Sponsors.We will be watching and listening. Mr Force, you and your team members have a great rest of the season. God Bless You All. The Ammons
And here I thought he had written to me personally. :)