John Force, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) nice who was concerned in a horrific crash Sunday afternoon on the Virginia Nationals, remained within the ICU on Monday, his staff stated.
John Force Racing launched the replace after “catastrophic engine failure” led to his Funny Car explosion and subsequent crash into two separate guard partitions.
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“Attending medical doctors purposely have been transferring slowly in assessing the extent of the accidents to the Hall of Fame proprietor and driver due to the depth of the influence,” the race staff stated in an announcement. “Medical employees is not going to present a therapy and restoration timetable till a complete analysis is accomplished.”
Force’s spouse and 4 daughters joined him on the hospital.
“Updates on the 157-time tour winner’s situation shall be launched on the discretion of the medical employees.”
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NHRA Funny Car driver John Force takes off throughout qualifying for the NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, on Nov. 11, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
His staff stated Sunday that Force was “aware and alert” within the quick aftermath of the wreck when security personnel rushed to his facet.
Force, 75, was in his Funny Car using down the observe, like he had accomplished 1000’s of occasions earlier than, when his engine exploded, inflicting him to veer throughout the centerline and into the wall. His automobile crossed again over the road and hit the guard wall once more.
NHRA Funny Car driver John Force with daughter Brittany Force through the Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on May 18, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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John Force Racing described his automobile as having “catastrophic engine failure” after he crossed the end line at 302 mph.
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