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First racer to go 300 mph in Colorado reaches milestone.
National Hot Rod Association legend John Force — who in 1996 became the first person to make a 300 mph pass in Colorado — celebrated his 59th birthday Sunday by producing his record 1,000th elimination-round victory in Madison, Ill.
After beating Ron Capps in a first- round race, the NHRA suspended the round to bring Force back to the start line and accept a crystal trophy from NHRA president Tom Compton.
Force, left, who will compete at the July 11-13 Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway — Colorado’s only surviving elite-level auto race — previously became the first driver to compete in 500 NHRA events.
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