Driving Force

Episode 1

The Next Generation

Sun, Apr 1, 2007 21 mins

The pressure is on as Ashley prepares to go pro in the funny car. Meanwhile, John decides to think about his own future, and surprises the family with a visit to a funeral home.

Episode 2

The Honeymooners

Tue, Mar 27, 2007 21 mins

John and Laurie's 25th wedding anniversary makes them think about their problematic marriage. John is determined to show Laurie how much he sill cares. While they head off on what he hopes will be a romantic getaway, the girls plan a surprise party for their folks.

Episode 3

Race Against Time

Sat, Mar 31, 2007 21 mins

John faces off against Ron Capps and Robert Hight in the final two races of the season. As he reaches for his 14th championship, John questions what it means to be a true sportsman.

Episode 4

Leap of Faith

Tue, Apr 3, 2007 21 mins

When Ashley Force announces she's going pro, the pressure is on. While John tries to prepare her for everything she's about to face, especially the negatives, Ashley tries to keep her focus on the positives. But with her pro-debut around the corner, Ashley's commitment to her newfound career is challenged when she faces every driver's nightmare during a pre-season run.

Episode 5

1 for the Money, 4 in the Show

Tue, Apr 10, 2007 21 mins

Ashley makes her pro debut at Pomona, the first race of the 2007 NHRA season, and John sets a lofty goal for his team: get all four of their cars qualified for the 16-car elimination round. Two members of John's team qualify for the show early, but Ashley and John's struggles have them on the outside looking in. With John's 19 ½ year qualifying streak on the line and Ashley's pro debut about to go up in flames, both must make dramatic runs to make the show.

Episode 6

Force of Impact

Tue, Apr 17, 2007 21 mins

Brittany gets a major scare when she crashes her dragster into the wall during testing. John worries that fear will prevent her from ever wanting to race again.

Episode 7

Force of Nature

Tue, Apr 24, 2007

Episode 8

Anger Management

Tue, May 1, 2007 21 mins

John senses the family is spending too much time apart and decides to take Laurie and the girls on a camping trip. Well aware of the failures of past family vacations, Brittany bristles at the mere suggestion of camping. To top it off, the "camping" turn out to be much further from nature than expected, and Brittany's frustrations with her father only grow. It's up to John to figure out a way to connect with Brittany and make sure that this camping trip won't be remembered for all the wrong reasons.