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.
Force was transported to the hospital after crashing at 300 mph in the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday. His vehicle caught fire and he smashed into a wall in horrifying images. The 75-year-old achieved a 306.62mph triumph over Terry Haddock in the right lane when the engine of his PEAK Chevy Camaro exploded during the fast lap.
few days later it was revealed that Force has now been moved from the trauma intensive care unit in Richmond to the neuro intensive care unit, where treating his head injury is said to be of ‘primary concern’.
His team’s statement reads: ‘The shift [to a neuro ICU] was a welcome positive for his family members, who have maintained a daily presence at the hospital all week.’ It went on to say, “The Force family is grateful for the team of medical professionals who are caring for John, and for the overwhelming number of heartfelt messages of prayer, support, and concern.” Thank you for continuing to protect the privacy of the family and John Force Racing team members. Brittany Force, Force’s daughter and a two-time world champion, was in the hospital with her mother Laurie and three sisters. ‘With the unanimous support of her family, crew, and sponsors, Brittany Force does not plan to race this week at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk.
