Four days after a fiery crash at the Virginia Nationals, drag racing champion John Force has been transferred to a neurological intensive care unit to focus on his head injury.
The motorsports world continues to grapple with a recent high-speed crash at the Virginia Nationals that left NHRA legend John Force with a serious head injury.
Four days after the June 24 wreck, Force was moved from the trauma intensive care unit to the neuro intensive care unit, his team confirmed in a statement. The medical team will now focus on treating his head injury, which is their primary concern.
NHRA Legend John Force Moved to Neuro ICU After High-Speed Crash
Immediately after the catastrophic engine failure that caused the crash, Force was conscious and talking with the on-site medical team. However, his condition worsened, and he was initially placed in trauma intensive care shortly after arriving at the hospital near Virginia Motorsports Park.
The move to the neuro ICU is a welcome positive for Force's family members, who have maintained a daily presence at the hospital since the accident.
NHRA Legend John Force Moved to Neuro ICU After High-Speed Crash
With the support of her family, team, and sponsors, Force's daughter, Brittany, will not compete this week at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, where she would have driven the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Top Fuel dragster. She will remain at the hospital with her family to support her father.
NHRA funny car driver Austin Prock will compete this weekend with the same determination and fighting spirit that Force has always embodied. His AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS team will carry the torch for the entire John Force Racing organization and its sponsors.
NHRA Legend John Force Moved to Neuro ICU After High-Speed Crash
Force's 157 racing wins and 16 funny car titles make him the NHRA's all-time wins leader. His remarkable career has spanned decades, and he is widely considered one of the greatest drag racers of all time.
The Force family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers they have received during this challenging time. They ask for continued privacy as they focus on John's recovery.
The NHRA community and the wider motorsports world are sending their thoughts and prayers to Force and his family. The sport has been deeply affected by this tragic incident, and everyone hopes for a full and speedy recovery.
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