John Force, a 75-year-old drag racer, sustained injuries in a fiery crash during the NHRA Virginia Nationals. The crash occurred when his car experienced a catastrophic engine failure and caught fire. He was conscious and alert when he was rescued from the wreck. The extent of Force’s injuries has not been disclosed, but according to a post from his team on social media, he is currently being assessed in the ICU.
Despite this setback, Force had been performing well in the season prior to the crash. He had won two races in the first eight events and was positioned in second place in the points standings, just behind his teammate Austin Prock. After Force’s crash, Prock continued on to win the round, highlighting the successes and challenges of competitive drag racing.
