Austin Prock showcases family legacy in NHRA Funny Car racing
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Austin Prock, a two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion and fourth-generation racer, is continuing his family's legacy in motorsport. Prock emphasizes a hands-on approach and deep connection to Ford's racing heritage, describing how his earliest memories of racing took root. His work reflects a commitment to pushing forward within the American racing scene. As the season progresses, Prock's performance will be critical in further shaping his family's racing history.
- •Austin Prock is a fourth-generation racer in NHRA.
- •He is a two-time world champion in Funny Car racing.
- •Prock emphasizes hands-on learning in his racing career.
- •He aims to uphold his family's approach in American motorsport.
- 6:07 PMRacer — For Ford Racing NHRA Funny Car ace Austin Prock, it’s a family affair
"A fourth-generation racer, a hands-on student of the machine and a two-time NHRA Funny Car world champion, Austin Prock is bringing one family’s relentless approach to Ford’s American racing legacy.Prock’s earliest racing memory doesn’t involve a grandstand, a trophy or even a steering wheel. It begins inside a tire.“I was...
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