In drag racing, race wins fill record books and championships define careers. Round wins, however, tell the story of longevity, consistency and survival, which is why John Force and Greg Anderson occupy territory no other NHRA drivers have reached.
One year after Anderson joined Force as the second member of the 1000 Round Win Club, the organization created to recognize drivers who have reached the milestone is releasing its first licensed collectible featuring the two champions.
The limited-edition autograph piece combines images taken moments after Force and Anderson recorded their respective 1,000th professional round victories. Signed by both drivers, the collectible will be limited to 1,000 individually produced pieces.
“I wanted to celebrate the anniversary of Greg’s accomplishment and link two of the greatest drivers in drag racing history into one amazing collectible,” said Elon Werner, president of Werner Communications. “The photos capture the historic moment and having the two signatures on the same piece of memorabilia makes this a one-of-a-kind collectible that any motorsports fan would love to add to his or her collection. The fact we are only producing 1,000 pieces makes this and even more desirable piece of sports history.”
The timing is intentional.
Anderson reached his 1,000th NHRA professional round victory on June 8, 2025, at Bristol Dragway, joining Force in what remains one of the most exclusive clubs in motorsports. Through last weekend’s New England Nationals, Anderson has increased his career total to 1,040 round victories.
The accomplishment placed the six-time Pro Stock world champion alongside a driver many consider the most successful competitor in NHRA history.
Force became the first member of the club on May 4, 2008, when he earned his 1,000th professional round victory at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis. Before retiring ahead of the 2025 season finale, the 16-time Funny Car champion amassed 1,460 round wins.
Those numbers explain why the club exists.
Championships often dominate headlines, but round-win totals reveal a different level of achievement. Drivers must remain competitive across decades, survive changing rules, shifting manufacturers and multiple generations of competitors to reach four-digit territory.
That reality was at the heart of the club’s formal introduction during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series awards ceremony.
Prior to the season-ending celebration, Force and Anderson were officially installed as the first members of the organization. Both drivers received custom embroidered tuxedo jackets and framed certificates recognizing the milestone.
“The 1000 Round Win Club recognizes the elite of the elite in NHRA drag racing,” Werner said. “Turning on 1,000 win lights is a testament to more than just longevity, it represents dominance, excellence and perseverance. I was present at the top end for each of these drivers to achieve this milestone. I will never forget the emotion and sense of accomplishment John and Greg exhibited.”
The framed certificates presented to both drivers reinforced the significance of the achievement.
“This remarkable milestone places you amongst the elite of elite in motorsports. The world of motorsports celebrates this achievement with you and your team, as it is a testament to your enduring excellence, perseverance and legendary career.”
The newly released collectible places both milestones side by side.
Each piece features the photographs taken immediately after Force and Anderson reached the benchmark, accompanied by the date and location of each accomplishment. The signed display is housed in a clear acrylic desktop frame and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Collectors can pre-order the item now for $75 plus shipping, with deliveries expected in early July.
Werner believes the collectible is only the beginning.
“We are opening up this special collectible for sale now, and will ship the pieces in early July,” said Werner. “Getting to properly celebrate the anniversary of Greg’s accomplishment was a priority for us. As a father myself, I also think this would make a fantastic Father’s Day gift for the racing-obsessed dads in your life. I am genuinely excited for the future of the 1000 Round Win Club, I think we have the potential to continue to release other cool collectibles as more drivers enter the club.”
For now, Force and Anderson remain alone.
The next driver with a realistic shot at membership is three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps, who entered the Bristol race weekend with 954 professional round wins.
That leaves Capps 46 win lights away from joining a club built around one of drag racing’s toughest measurements. In a sport where careers are often judged by championships and trophies, the 1000 Round Win Club continues to recognize a different standard — one earned a round at a time.
