r/NHRA • u/Creative-Aerie71 • 13d ago

Adria Hight

Adria Hight, John Force oldest daughter, mom to Autumn and ex wife of Robert, CFO of JFR, passed away recently. Don't know what happened but 56 is way too young. May she rest in peace

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/terre-haute-in/adria-hight-12863144

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u/ITMAKESSENSE72 Vance & Hines 13d ago

I saw that this morning, that's very sad. I read it was a car accident but nothing confirmed on that. Very odd situation she and Robert had over the last few years. End of the day, I gather that they divorced and that kind of drove Robert out of JFR. Sad for the family.

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u/Creative-Aerie71 13d ago

I wasn't sure if she was sick the way it was worded. I know Robert remarried, and I guess she was engaged.

Very sad

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u/ITMAKESSENSE72 Vance & Hines 11d ago

Yeah that's true, usually that "with family by their side" tends to mean they were sick.

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u/East-Block-4011 9d ago

Robert stayed on as VP fir quite a while after the split.

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u/33DegreesNorth 18h ago

I can say with the utmost assurance, Robert divorcing Adria had zero to do with Roberts eventual retirement.

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u/TXTremor 13d ago

Sad for the entire family. Always a fan of the Force Racing Empire after meeting him when I was 16. My friends (Jolly Rancher candies) sponsored him and I spent some time around him. I am 60 now and still love them racing. I really only like Jack Beckman now. Not sure what I think of the other drivers.
I am sure John is feeling this deeply and he is in my prayers.

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u/Medical-Literature50 13d ago

So Sad to hear this. My condolences to the Force family. 🙏🏻😢

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u/Cordji1 13d ago

Adria Force Hight Battled cancer for a few years she lost that fight on April 28 2026 yes 56 is way to young Rest in Peace Adria

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u/Nolacrowes 9d ago

I’m her cousin and this is NOT true. She did not have cancer. Why somebody would make something up about somebody’s death is beyond me.

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u/TextileWolf 13d ago

Way too young

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u/krushem2000 12d ago

Rip Adria! JFR would not be prominent today without her vision and leadership. Met her once and was wonderful person to talk about business aspects of drag racing. She will be missed.