Throwback, John Force in a heated argument with Tony Pedregon at the US Nationals 2009

When you’re throwing down at the US Nationals, everything is a little bit more intense as emotions are thrown into the mix and drivers are on edge.

When a pair of drivers has an issue with one another, things get even more intense as tempers flare and words are thrown around in a flurry of anger.

This time, when Tony Pedregon has some choice words about how John Force chooses to operate his team, Force simply isn’t having it.

In the pits, the two go toe to toe in a situation that nearly escalates from harsh words being thrown around to a physical confrontation.

Luckily, it never reached that stage, but as fans, we’re no strangers to the drama that comes from the sport of drag racing. Watch it all unfold in the throwback video below.