Who is Robert Hight? Age, Wife, Net worth, Family, Kids, Biography

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Robert Hight, the renowned NHRA Drag Racer from California, USA, is also the President of John Force Racing. Recently, he achieved his 44th car race victory in the AAA Insurance Race at the Gate Motorsports Park in St. Louis. Although he faced a car crash during the race, he remains a fierce competitor in the NHRA Funny racing events.

AAA Insurance Race Champions 2018:

  • Hight finished the race in 4.036 seconds at a speed of around 276 mph.
  • Competing against Tim Wilkerson in the final round, who took 4.413 seconds at a speed of 201 mph.
  • Unfortunately, his car crashed, causing him to miss the winning celebration.

Recovery and Career Highlights:

  • Following the accident, Hight was taken to the hospital, but his condition is now stable.
  • He is recuperating at home and preparing for the upcoming Dallas race.
  • Apart from his racing prowess, Hight is also a star trap shooter and was once considered for the Olympics.

Personal Life and Family:

  • Born on August 20, 1969, in California, USA, Robert Hight is currently around fifty years old.
  • His father was a painter in Florida, while his mother worked as a journalist in Manhattan.
  • In 1999, he married Adria Hight, the daughter of John Force, CFO of John Force Racing.
  • The couple is blessed with a daughter named Autumn Hight, and they reside in Yorba Linda, California.

Physical Statistics:

  • Height: 5′ 10″ (179 cm)
  • Weight: 60 Kg (132 lbs)
  • Biceps Size: 12 inches
  • Body Measurements: 38-32-35
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Blonde

 

Career Achievements and Net Worth:

  • Hight is the driver of the Auto Club of Southern California and a two-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car Champion in 2009 and 2017.
  • He started his journey in John Force Racing as a clutch specialist in 1995.
  • With around 43 car race victories, he has achieved a net worth of $20 million US dollars (as of 2018).

Interesting Facts:

  • He drives a Chevrolet Camaro in most races.
  • His fastest speed recorded was 339.87 mph at Sonoma Raceway, California.
  • Hight ranked seventh in the 2017 season.
  • He collaborated with crew chiefs Jimmy Prock and Jon Schaffer.

Conclusion:

Robert Hight, known as “Top Gun” in the NHRA Drag Racing community, continues to be a formidable force on the track. His passion for racing and remarkable achievements have earned him a prominent position in the world of car racing. As he recovers from the recent accident, fans eagerly await his triumphant return to the race track.

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