Robert Hight | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | August 20, 1969 |
Related to |
Adria Force Hight (wife) Autumn Hight (daughter) John Force (father-in-law) Laurie Force (mother-in-law) Ashley Force Hood (sister-in-law) Brittany Force (sister-in-law) Courtney Force (sister-in-law) Daniel Hood (brother-in-law) Graham Rahal (brother-in-law) |
Funny Car | |
Years active | 2005–present |
Teams | John Force Racing |
Starts | 165 |
Wins | 36 |
Best finish | 1st in 2009 |
Championship titles | |
2009 | 1 |
Robert "Top Gun" Hight (born August 20, 1969) is an NHRA drag racer.[1] He finished first in the points standings in 2009, with 2547 points, garnering his John Force Racing team its 15th championship. He is married to John Force's daughter Adria Hight, John Force Racing's Chief Financial Officer. He drives the Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. Hight has finished in the top 10 in points in all 11 of his competitive seasons.[2]
Hight grew up in Alturas, California.
Hight finished fifth in points in his first season with John Force Racing, totaling two victories, four final rounds, and a 28-21 record in 23 starts.
Hight finished second in points in his second season with JFR, garnering three victories, six final rounds, and a 35-20 record in 23 starts.
Hight enters his 13th season with JFR driving a Chevrolet Camaro. His crew chief is Mike Neff, and co-crew chiefs are Jon Schaffer and Jason McCullouch.
Hight is married to Force's oldest daughter, Adria, who serves as the organization's Chief Financial Officer. The two have a daughter.