National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) legend John Force was “conscious and talking” to safety officials following his horrific crash at the Virginia Nationals on Sunday, his team said.
Force was taken to a hospital after the wreck.
Force was in his Funny Car riding down the track, like he had done thousands of times before, when his engine exploded, causing him to veer across the centerline and into the wall. His vehicle crossed back over the line and hit the guard wall again.
“During the first round of Funny Car eliminations at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, John Force’s Funny Car suffered an engine explosion at the finish line and then crossed the centerline, striking both guard walls before coming to a stop,” the NHRA said.
“Force was alert and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Team before being transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation.”
“It’s just tough to see somebody go
