News about John Force

After nearly a month in the hospital after suffering a traumatic brain inquiry as a result of a 300 miles-per-hour fiery crash, racing legend John Force has been released. The brain injury occurred during a crash in the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the Virginia Nationals in June. Force's car had massive engine failure when crossing the finish line, causing his car to go across the center line and slam into the concrete guard before also hitting a wall. 

NHRA drag racing great John Force has been moved out of neurological intensive care after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fiery, 300-mph crash at the Virginia Nationals last month. The 75-year-old Force has been moved from neurological intensive care into acute neuro care at the hospital where he was transported by air ambulance on June 23, John Force Racing said Friday in a release.  Force suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries, including a fractured sternum, in the crash during the first round of Funny Car eliminations.

John Force is showing 'daily signs of improvement' and has opened his eyes for the first time after his shocking 300mph crash last week. A statement from John Force Racing on Sunday said: 'Following days of failed attempts, his wife and daughters were overcome with emotion when he murmured his name, 'John Force,' and later when prompted, gave a thumbs up.' The statement also said that Force, 75, has been able to tell his family that he loves them. 

Drag-racing legend John Force has been moved to a new intensive care unit after his car burst into flames at the end of a race in Virginia last weekend. Following a 300mph crash in the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday, Force was rushed to hospital after his vehicle caught ablaze and he crashed into a wall in terrifying scenes. The 75-year-old clocked in a 306.62mph win over Terry Haddock in the right lane at before the engine of his PEAK Chevy Camaro exploded during the high-speed run.

NHRA great John Force remains hospitalized in intensive care after a fiery, 300-mph crash in the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday. John Force Racing said in a statement Monday night that the 75-year-old Force was still in a Virginia hospital and that doctors 'were moving slowly in assessing the extent of the injuries because of the intensity of the impact.' The statement said that medical staff will not provide a treatment and recovery timetable until a total evaluation is completed.

Force, 75, clocked in a 306.62mph win over Terry Haddock in the right lane at Virginia Motorsports Park before the engine of his PEAK Chevy Camaro exploded during his high-speed run. The explosion sent him across the track before he crashed into the left-side wall by the driver's compartment. The vehicle came off the concrete surface and across the track before touching the opposite wall. After the scary incident, the 157-time winner exited the car and was alert while talking with Safety Safari workers.