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Veteran drag racing champion John Force, 75, was hospitalized on June 23 following a severe crash at an NHRA race in Virginia. The accident, which occurred at nearly 487 km/h due to an engine failure, resulted in Force’s car colliding with both track walls. Over the following weeks, Force has made significant progress with the support of his family. This is a breakdown of what happened and what we know so far.