John Force's Brutal Crash at NHRA Virginia Nationals

John Force suffers a horrific accident in round one of eliminations at the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Force's Funny Car starts moving around before a major explosion occurs, which results in the drag racing legend making heavy contact with the wall at speeds over 300 mph.

[@dannyb9140]

You'd be hard pressed to find a 75 year old as tough as John Force.

[@parkercarter3917]

You would hard pressed to find ANYONE as tough as John Force.

[@dannyb9140]

​@@parkercarter3917Fair enough.

[@jayrowe6473]

He's a Force to be reckoned with.

[@kelleysimonds5945]

Yeah i agree with the other guy. You'd be hard pressed to find anybody as tough as John Force.

[@brucek.hoffman5868]

TRUMP

[@MH-bb4fl]

I can't believe he is still racing. He is a Titan in the drag racing community. I saw him race as a kid. Once we left the stands to use the restroom and noticed a dragster being loaded into a trailer and a racer was in his autograph tent and there wasn't much of a line so we ran over for an autograph. The driver said a part broke and they were done for the day. The man behind me reached over my shoulder and handed the driver a car part and said "compliments of John." It was a member of John Force's pit crew. The driver didn't even finish signing my picture lol he ran to the trailer and they started fixing the car. Later, that same car raced John and barely lost. Mr. Force simply didn't want to race alone against the clock. Apparently he is known for helping out smaller crews. Great dude.

[@louispaparella5766]

John was a trucker with a drag racing problem. First time I saw him he was pulling a goose neck trailer with a crew cab dually, prepping the car, and driving. Then Castrol came calling... He built his shop, 2 stories with a gym upstairs. He said "This is what you do when they give you too much money". Years later, a friend of mine was in Cali visiting family, went for a morning walk, saw John's shop and went inside. It was a Monday and no one was around. A guy came around the corner, saw my friend, and said Let me show you around...it was John!

[@MH-bb4fl]

@@louispaparella5766 dude, that would have been awesome. I never got to meet him personally but second-hand, I got to see he was a cool dude.

[@louispaparella5766]

@@MH-bb4fl Ran into him (or he almost ran into me) in Memphis. Friend of mine was Head of Track Event Security, and asked me to help. I was standing with John's crew when he launched in a qualifying run. His chutes didn't open, he went off the end of the track and did a slow roll in the soybean field. He and the car came back on a roll back. The crowd went wild! Later, I was standing in the NHRA Compound. John came around an office trailer and almost knocked me over. He was in his usual oil stained tee shirt and jeans. He said the NHRA wanted to visit with him! Typical John... Then there was the time I was in Topeka for the NHRA races. Friend of mine and I took the last table (a very big table), for lunch, at the little BBQ joint near the track. Don Prudhomme and his crew came in and asked if they could sit with us...He paid!

[@MH-bb4fl]

@@louispaparella5766 that's so cool. I've never really gotten to rub elbows with heroes. Don't forget those moments

[@robt3305]

Heard of that type good neighbor action from John Force all through the years. But to be honest, that happens a lot in NHRA Drag Racing. These people are true competitors, dont know of a single one who likes to win running against an empty lane. You dont hear of that in other forms of Motor Racing.

[@AnthonyLincoln-sg1py]

Just the fact that John didn't seem to be seriously hurt is a credit to the men and women who build those cars! I will freely admit I was wrong. I had seen the footage where he was sitting up on the stretcher in the ambulance 🚑 at that time I didn't think he was seriously hurt I was wrong. Glad that he has recovered enough to move to a rehabilitation center.

[@oldrustycars]

We've had a few racers who didn't seem seriously hurt end up dead, Eric Medlin for one. Closed head injuries.

[@user-rx7ns4re9u]

It's because of Eric that they build them safer.

[@brucerodbro7188]

They should build them to not explode🥴

[@LegacyXJudah]

@@oldrustycarsyep! When they lost Eric, John died a little with him. 😢

[@davehartpence5037]

Big impact especially for a 75 year old man.

[@poker_18rs92]

I hope John’s ok. I’ve been a fan of his for over 30yrs.

[@markhannigan7791]

Yeah me too

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Same here

[@definitely_not_nick41]

NHRA said he was alert

[@FhffhhBvbvvbb]

John’s been through a lot of crashes he will bounce back

[@harpy5197]

Only 30, the Pakistan have been fans of him for 31

[@joedyeranch1]

Brittany just posted on his Facebook page that he's gonna be alright

[@js7127]

Thanks for the update

[@BRPFan]

Thanks for the update! Thank-You Lord Jesus!! 🙏🙏

[@aaronlethborg]

​@BRPFan i think you mean, thank you doctor's

[@BRPFan]

@@aaronlethborg No I meant what I said.

[@SwaussieScott]

@@BRPFan for causing the crash?

[@hammerk4130]

John's uniform always looked like he just changed the oil 5 minutes before the race... probably because he did...hard worker..hard driver. A LEGEND!

[@pr3modeling239]

That's because he never washes it... ever. It's for luck. His old Castrol GTX suit, which he still wore long after their logo changed and even after the sponsorship was over, he wore for over a decade without washing it.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@pr3modeling239 That's not it at all. That "dirt" is clutch dust. The older cars used to fill the car with clutch dust. Today the cockpit is better sealed and John's white Peak firesuit is pretty clean.

[@mybossisdrunk]

Been to plenty of races, he doesn't turn a wrench. Super cool guy tho

[@frankcastle5294]

Remember how dirty that old Castrol GTX drivers suit of his always was?

[@JrGoonior]

@@frankcastle5294 It also COULDN'T be washed. Every time it's washed half of the fire retardant goes away. After a few washes it would just be another suit.

[@DavesClassicCars]

I've been watching John race for over 30 years and that's one of hardest hits I've seen him take. Prayers for John and his family.

[@chriscosby6612]

Don’t think it was the hit so much as the concussion from the engine

[@DavesClassicCars]

@@chriscosby6612 I would say it was a combination

[@ludicrous7044]

A wall hit on the side is actually worse than straight on !

[@MikeMizz1963]

He hit that wall smack right up against his titanium tub .... and he looked like he got it away from the first near miss only to hit that wall .. hard.. I just hope he's ok, been watching John since he started

[@marklottero5345]

Wow! Nothing left of the car! Hope John is okay

[@stevenbelknap9770]

In icu

[@anooseholay]

Got some evidence of that?

[@Keith-nu3di]

@@anooseholayread a news article once in a while.

[@anooseholay]

@@Keith-nu3di well genius, why don’t you post a link? Like I haven’t looked at 30 articles already for an update. Moron.

[@jibbityjab2469]

Ummm...yes, some of the car was still there...not like it vaporized.

[@robertjohnson4784]

I literally have been watching this man race for 40 years God bless you John stay healthy prayers set your way

[@donaldgminski8621]

That's what I was thinking to myself. He's been through more explosions than the star of an 80's action movie.

[@Officia1PTG]

John Force is NHRA. Prayers for the 🐐 !

[@andrewcomments5812]

There are professional athletes young enough to be this man's grandchildren, who are retiring, or are already retired, and he's still going out here and blowing up cars at 300 mph. GOAT. Wishing a smooth and complete recovery, John!

[@pstew5309]

There's a bit of a difference in the physical toll on a body between mma and football and sitting in a car. The dudes a legend, but to try and say that these "weaklings" are retiring young? That's just stupid.

[@RandyDuffey]

John Force is one of the best drag racers ever. He's had some really bad crashes before, and then now at his age this crash was one of the worst I'd say. Especially explosion wise and that wall hit was absolutely brutal!! I pray that he will be ok, and make a full recovery. God Bless John and His Family at this time!!

[@Romans--bo7br]

That depends on How you define "one of the best".

[@trickster6831]

PRAYERS for the Force Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mattywho8485]

What's that going to do ?

[@jimd3323]

​@@mattywho8485more than you think!

[@trickster6831]

@@mattywho8485 GOD WINS IN THE END!!!! YOU are DEFINITELY NOT the brightest crayon in the box are you????

[@ricksmith1382]

@@mattywho8485 Perfectly said. These religious people are idiots.

[@ronbelanger4113]

Which Sky Fairy cult ?

[@dbabb2484]

Please be alright, I don’t want his career to have to end like this

[@stevenbelknap9770]

He’s OK he walked away under his own power

[@TheBatmanjb]

He needs to retire he's done enough.

[@ThomasELeClair]

@@TheBatmanjb ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,he's made those plans.................................................last year 2024........

[@stevenbelknap9770]

He probably will not retire

[@zachm7054]

@@stevenbelknap9770he’s in the ICU per a statement by the team. Hopefully precautionary due to his age but they didn’t specify

[@CherylRobinson-kl9qy]

Prayers going up for John Force and family. He took the time before racing yesterday to take pictures with two of his biggest fans 9 year old Christopher Robinson and 7 year old Liam Robinson. He is one of the biggest reason why they get honor roll in school from kindergarten to 5th and 2nd grade. We're devastated right now. Faith and prayers and fasting much needed for his healing. ❤🙏🏽💐🤗😘🥰

[@ricksmith1382]

Prayers? Little late for that. Where was your fictitious lord before the wreck? Pointing towards the sky does nothing.

[@baileigh0023]

@@ricksmith1382 bozo alert

[@icureyou7965]

@@ricksmith1382 bless your heart

[@phantomf4747]

I first met John in 78 when he was a ham and egger. Prayers for John and the whole JFR team

[@AnthonyLincoln-sg1py]

That's one of the biggest engine explosions I have ever seen! That 1st impact with the wall was a really big hit!

[@gteefxr3094]

What 1st impact?

[@larryharry7221]

​@gteefxr3094 when the car hit the wall on the left side of the car.

[@gofigure84]

​@@gteefxr3094what 1st impact? Did you not see the car SLAM into the wall?

[@cr-cg7kn]

🤡

[@paulles1377]

​@@gteefxr3094you serious Clark?

[@mostrosticator]

John Force is old and that was a monster hit. This is obvious. But what else is obvious is this man's legacy and career and a wonderful role model for young boys and men. A national treasure.

[@buckhorncortez]

A "national treasure." Meaningless accolade as people have also claimed Kevin Spacey is a "national treasure."

[@hansgrueber8169]

​@@buckhorncortezsources tell me that Kevin Spacey will be finishing up the rest of the nhra season in John's stead.

[@shaynejenkins446]

@@buckhorncortez Stop playing the victim

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@buckhorncortez Run along. The adults are talking.

[@DonVideoGuy007]

@@hansgrueber8169 - 😂🤣

[@MichaelWeese-gt5sh]

Prayers for John and his family, fan for a long time.

[@ricksmith1382]

Should have prayed before the accident happened in the first place. Where was the all knowing, all powerful, all good fairy tale in the sky?

[@paperman9708]

I'm surprised these drag strips haven't implemented a NASCAR style safer barrier on their walls yet. I really hope we get to see John race again. I have been watching him race my entire life.

[@paulmartin8212]

Wishing and praying for the best. John has entertained us for a long time I'm 70 and remember some incredible crashes over the years. Thanks to all the safety rules and equipment today that keep these racers as safe as possible.

[@oldgoat50]

I got you by 4 year's. Saw the Kentucky Moonshineer funny crash in 75 at the US 30 dragway . Guy was thrown from the car an was DE.AD

[@stepheng1082]

He was so kind to my granddaughters in Seattle a few years ago. We are long time fans praying for full recovery.

[@wildman318]

Prayers for John Force and his family.

[@mrjaysahli]

After five tense days during which he was heavily sedated while battling the effects of injuries suffered in the 300 mile-per-hour crash of his drag racing Funny Car, 16-time NHRA World Champion John Force has begun to show daily signs of improvement, according to family members who have maintained a presence at the trauma hospital to which he was transported by air ambulance on Sunday.

[@v8ko]

Johns as tough as he is nice, can’t believe he is 75. About 3 decades ago I got one of his old pistons and he signed it, great guy.

[@markbaumbusch2473]

If there's anyone who could make it through such a devastating crash and be OK, it's John Force. My prayers are with you brother.

[@LegacyXJudah]

John was my mother’s (Z”L) driver. She and my dad traveled all over during NHRA season and see him and his team. After Eric’s untimely departure, she wore a shirt that said “Ice cream fixes everything.” Praying for John a speedy recovery.

[@PS-gg2rd]

Saw this live today . Sending Prayers your way John !

[@ricknoah9184]

Hope he's ok. The danger they are concerned over is his lungs. A lung burn can often go under the radar and cause issues hours and even days later.

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

Nikki Lauda can attest to that.

[@jamesgeorge4874]

A lung burn can cause issues forever..

[@Coleman_H]

@@jamesgeorge4874 any sort of lung damage is permanent, smoking etc. you can't just regenerate new lung lol

[@jamesgeorge4874]

@@Coleman_H I sincerely feel like I underscored the shit of that, in my prior comment, did I not ? .....

[@violentchildhood7016]

​@@jamesgeorge4874douché

[@sirlosealot8629]

Prayers for Mr. Force. I'm not a big nhra fan but a huge nascar fan. We don't need to be losing another Legend. Hoping for a speedy recovery, RIP Intimidator 3.

[@alancheck1688]

You bring a tear to my eye every time my brother, Be well. Always rooting for you! That'll buff out. But, seriously, I hope you are uninjured, and don't hurt too much in the morning.

[@JohnDeLay-rg6wn]

Lots of Love and Prayers from Whitefish, MT. Johnny, You are a Hero to So Many people. We Love You & your Family Brother!🙏

[@Romans--bo7br]

Brother ??

[@secretspy4819]

As a long-time fan of the whole Force family, I know John will recover. He is one of the toughest men in the sport. He is the greatest drag racer of all time. Get well, John. Mad respect for that old man.

[@artist7998]

WOW! Thank God for all the safety that has been researched and added to the cars.

[@chilkat_river]

I didn't see parachutes being used. I thought they were released automatically in an accident. ?

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@chilkat_river Probably hung up on the body. Usually John would have deployed them at the 1000 ft mark.

[@stephenpaliotti2097]

I Was Thinking the Same Thing John was Wrestling the Car all the Way till that First Hit Possibly afterwards As Well He is Such a Great Driver,Maybe Not on the Tree Anymore but His Moves on the Track are Like No One Else’s. “I Think” I Sure Hope He Comes Back No 2 in the Points

[@djmohab2]

thank the engineers and science for those developments

[@markedwards6106]

Prayers for John

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

In racing, it is called, scrubbing off speed, to lessen the impact. May the FORCE be with you!

[@racerx143]

In this case it's called completely out of control and taking a ride along.

[@TheMetalmechanic]

He drove it straight till the end

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

@@TheMetalmechanic Exactly, he was rapidly decelerating before the hit, and it hit, over a wide surface area, and stayed straight. Masterful driving.

[@timewa851]

@@BigEightiesNewWave right. like Dale's, at Daytona, years ago. This guy's reaction time is not a young man's. Pretty obvious. Time to pack it in. Or go out in a blaze o' glory.

[@scatpack68]

There's guys his age that can't even get out of a recliner by themselves let alone compete in professional racing, survive a crash like this and come back for more. Living legend.

[@tubesockets120v]

Mr Force your reaction time to miss the wall the first time is off the charts for anybody at any age. I hope your injuries aren't too severe.

[@tubesockets120v]

@BrittanyForce-d8q USA!

[@CamaroAmx]

That is a testament to his experience. What scares me was how narrow the car became. Hopefully they will figure out what happened there and change something to improve it. I’m sure some changes will be made. Personally I kinda doubt John will be racing again (based on age as it takes longer to recover and any possible after effects of his injuries). I just hope he recovers enough to continue to lead a good life.

[@tommitchell8425]

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY nothing better than DRAGSTERS❤❤ Hope you're back on the horse soon Mr.FORCE

[@user-zo3gh1yz7k]

I have been a John Force fan forever, I was in my late 20's the first time I saw John Race and I'm now 65 yo and he has always been the Man, He is one hell of a Racer and one of the nicest People I've ever met. John has had some devastating crashes through out his Career and this one rates way up there on the Holy Crap meter. I can only imagine what it was like to be in that car and to endure that destruction. When I saw this crash I was really worried what the outcome might be but was absolutely delighted to see John Moving and Talking. All I can say is this is a tribute to the folks that build this race car and thank them for being true Professionals at their Job. John is a racing Legend and Truly Loves his Job, I think the only thing John Loves more is his Family. We as Fans Love watching him blaze down that Track but I think at 75 yo I would rather see John spend the rest of his Life Loving his Family, his daughters and his Grand kids than going through this again. Don't get me wrong John is one tough ole bird, I just don't know how much more of those kind of crashes he can take. I do know that God was watching over him. John I pray you have a full and speedy recovery and God Bless You, Laurie, Courtney, Ashley and Brittany and the entire Force Family I wish you the very very best. God Bless

[@tammyforsythe6058]

Prayers to the Force family/crew

[@paradiswest4395]

Prayers going out to John Force and family. Praying for a speedy recovery.

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

The fact that he's still alive means he'll be ok. Racing or no racing, John will still be one tough S.O.B.

[@jakehoover6655]

This isn't how science or medicine works.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@jakehoover6655 It's how John Force works! Are you new at this?

[@kevinmadore1794]

I was at the New England Nationals a couple of weeks back when Force won the Funny Car Wally. You should have heard the cheer go up in the packed stands when the old man beat teammate Austin Prock in the final round. 75 years old and still going 325 mph. Hope John is doing better today. That was one hell of a wreck for anyone to experience.

[@douglasneidert9873]

Hope he's ok. John's a tough cookie! Not many 75 year olds could do what he does!

[@Romans--bo7br]

The Greek was 88+ before he hung up his driving suit, mostly due to a leg injury and he great difficulty even walking. He beat his own record and ran 305 mph in Brainerd in 2018... at 86 years old !! He was 88+ when he retired due to his leg injury in 2020 at 88 yrs old!! He raced under all three sanctioning bodies during the 60's (NHRA, AHRA & IHRA) and was the National Champion in 1959 under the AHRA. Greek fought off Bladder Cancer in 2019. "Big" (Garlits).... the greatest T/F drag racer of all, only hung up T/F after the doctors told him that the next time he hung out the laundry, it would be his last time... as he would suffer Retinal Detachment and would go blind.... and Pat told him that was IT, for him... at least in T/F..... anything slower was "ok". Karamesines (the Greek) and "Large Father / aka Big Daddy" were the True Pioneers of Top Fuel since the early 1950's..... Greek raced for 63 years in AA/FD (todays T/F) !!! The Oldest "professional" Bracket racer in NHRA, was 90 years "young", last season (2023) and had won over $500K during his bracket racing career!! Irvin Johns, who recently won Super Stock at the Route 66 Nat's..... is (or was, when he won) 79 years old.

[@rickhickman45]

Hope, Love and Prayers for John to a Speedy and Full recovery. ❤️🙏

[@Momfasa]

Oh my god, what a hard hit to the wall. I hope he is ok.

[@djmohab2]

@@MJ-nd7cj god isn't real so the term can be used as freely as one wants

[@ianzukswert3185]

I wish him and his family well during this time and hoping for his recovery. John Force is an amazing racer and his JFR team a force to reckon with.

[@tonybradley2801]

This was the big one that ended John's career as he has been transitioned into a neurological intensive care unit and is fighting for his life.

[@gregrogers3998]

Just read that a few minutes ago, too. 😢

[@dunerinaz]

I have a lot of respect for John Force. I met him at a race in Phoenix about 20 years ago and had my young son with me. He was super friendly and asked if I was OK if he gave my son a closer look at his race car and of course I said yes. He picked my son up and put him in the driver's seat. I have a great picture of my son in the seat with John next to him, both with huge smiles on their face. My son showed that picture to John last year at a race and he signed it.

[@kaitlynn5379]

He’s fully conscious everyone he left in an ambulance!!

[@candleburner2006]

We heard a couple minutes ago that he was taken to the hospital by helicopter tho. I was a paramedic for quite a while ago and the company I worked for had the contract for the then Norwalk Raceway Park - now it's Summit Motorsports in Norwalk, OH - but during Nationals there we had a helicopter on standby so that the ambulance could stay at the track so I'm hoping that's the same thing now. John and his crew are supposed to be in Norwalk next weekend. I've known John for so long and not sure there's going to be anything to really stop him and even if he's not racing I know he'll still be there for Britany and the other racers in the Force Racing family but it'll be strange to not see him behind the wheel of his car

[@Baked804]

He was med flighted currently at mcv in Richmond va

[@bigelile07]

He was taken by helicopter, but he was conscious and alert. He even sat up on the stretcher.

[@dedo7326]

That don’t mean anything. Doesn’t mean he doesn’t have any internal damage especially at his age

[@thewatchmen4920]

👍🏻

[@stevebennett9839]

I can't believe he's still racing at 75, that's insane. I hope he is good and is back on the drag strip soon.

[@EldenBolton]

They need safer barriers on drag strips like they use on NASCAR tracks.

[@donnierittenberry5515]

That was a safer barrier wall you didn’t see it give if that wasn’t a safe wall he never would of walked away

[@TreyFurrow]

​@@donnierittenberry5515they literally said that was concrete wall the commentaters did that'd not safer barrier safer barrier have foam blacks in em

[@redneckhippiefreak]

Terrible Idea. The "Safe wall" acts like a slingshot. Those cars would become Pinballs. This is just a sport that requires everything to go right...every time and we all know- Nothing goes right all the time.

[@gofigure84]

​@@donnierittenberry5515 wall didn't give. That is NOT a safer barrier.

[@timothypadilla8910]

​@@TreyFurrow pretty sure the safer walls won't hold at 300mph

[@popeyeman69]

Spoke to John at length on the 2019 Power Tour, what a nice guy he was, even though there were hundreds waiting in line

[@adriananderson76]

Prayers for him 🙏

[@user-df2rv9il5c]

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[@FordBabe89]

So much love and respect for John Force and his family. Praying for a swift recovery.

[@DebbieGerler]

I love watching the NHRA RACES. I am also 75. When I was in my early 20s I had a 70 Chevelle that I would street race or race at a little track near Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Great time to be young!

[@kingkombi540]

John is a legend , I hope he is ok and makes a full recovery and gets back in the seat he's is the best 👍

[@PontiacLS]

I'm glad he looks to be okay but I wish he would retire please. You have nothing to prove you're the greatest of all time.

[@speedysmoke]

I agree, but, that could've happened to someone 35 years old

[@racerx143]

He's proving he loves racing and can still be competitive at his age. We get one life, every body should do what they love until they can't.

[@michaelostrofsky6289]

What 'd like to know 24 hours after this happened: 1. How John is doing (obviously). That hit on the left side was awful. Alexis DeJoria had a similar but not nearly as bad a hit at Sonoma a few years ago -- and broke her pelvis. Robert Hight broke his collarbone in St. Louis when an engine explosion broke the body in a way that sent it left into the wall. Hopefully John doesn't have anything like that going on. 2. Why the chutes didn't come out. I'm guessing the electronics got knocked out by the explosion. Either that or the deployment cables were hindered in some way by the damaged body. 3. What caused the car to go left. He countersteered once the rear tires came down after the explosion -- but after that there were no other visible steering corrections. Just went straight in the wall. Did the steering get caught up on something? Was John unable to steer? I'm guessing something like the tin from in back of the engine got knocked onto his hands or into the steering box in some fashion. A shame this happened as he and Prock are doing so well this year. He doesn't have too many shots at another championship left -- and this will set this year's effort back. The good news is most of the safety equipment, especially the padding around his helmet in the roll cage, did its job and kept him in seemingly good shape. Good luck, John.

[@drewwdaly]

That was a gnarly one, I wonder if this is his last race before he calls it quits

[@captlucky2320]

Do you know who that is?

[@isaiahallman717]

That’s what I’m wondering. I think it’s his last season for sure

[@chrisjackson9386]

Prayers no matter if it was his last pass or not that was a rough hit

[@marilynmackenzie9541]

Captainlucky2320 that was John Force

[@marilynmackenzie9541]

I have been a fan of his since 1984 Finally got to meet him last year! Praying for you John!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

I can't imagine how effing LOUD that explosion must have been from inside the car!!

[@jamespastore3597]

Dang, that was a big one. I hope he's OK. I've been a fan of his for more years than I can remember at my age of 76.

[@Rick_Retired]

The very definition of horrific! And John Force rides it out to try again. Stay safe as can be John, it paid off bigtime for you in this disaster. Nothing but respect for this man.

[@michellenarayanan9415]

Prayers John & family🙏

[@maknstormmoney2343]

That sucks it happened in my hometown of DINWIDDIE ,VA !! Met him years ago!! Awesome dude . PRAYING FOR YA BUBBA!!

[@saralaclair483]

God's speed John Force and healing for you and shock and Family and fans. YTB love drag race you do ...🙏🙏🙏🌻🦅🌻🦅🆒💐💐🙏🙏✅we love you doing it too...

[@sniper1s2k]

Our prayers go out to Mr John Force and his loved ones🙏😔

[@garyhoward2490]

I think that a LOT of people don't know what Force has done for the sport. When Garlts and Prudhomme retired, it was left for him to keep it alive. Several others kept going, but Force has been the real face of, and ambassador of drag racing. Without Force, drag racing wouldn't be close to what it is today. Shoemacher is gone now...Kalitta, and Dunn can't be far behind. Once again, it's gonna be on Force to continue to promote, and be the face of the sport. Love the guy, or not...nothing has been better than Force interview, be it a win, or a crash, for pure entertainment value. ... for 40 years!!! We love ya, Force!!

[@ThomasELeClair]

,,,,,,,as an elder of the sport,,,,,,when johns not involved,,,,,,,,,,,,there is only the history of commentators,,,,,,and we have great ones,,,,,Rhinehart ,,,joe costello and Bryan Lohnes.......I'm a tuff old fuk at 73....................................still work out.........................John's not done yet.........

[@jdwht2455]

From thew web "Force, 75, had just won his heat with a 302 mph run at Virginia Motorsports Park when his engine exploded in a massive fireball. The car veered left into the opposite wall, crashing and then careening back across the track into the right wall. Force was able to escape the flames and climb to safety before getting in an ambulance." He was also held for observation. John, hope you recover as well as ever but at 75, it might just be time to hang up the helmet and groom a good replacement. I'm about your age and gotta say that my reflexes aren't quite as sharp as they were , say, 2-3 years back

[@mikeskidmore6754]

John did not Escape the Fire.. He was in the Fire for 10 seconds give or take before the car slowed down enough to try and escape..

[@ianwidick87]

​@@mikeskidmore6754I don't think he's going to escape the car going 100-200 mph

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@mikeskidmore6754 10 seconds on fire is nothing! They wear a 10 layer firesuit plus fireproof underwear, socks, boots, fireproof gloves AND a fireproof gauntlet over the gloves. As hot as it was in Richmond this weekend, I doubt he could tell the difference from the ambient temperature! "Escaping the fire" simply means he wasn't burned. Which is what one would expect from such a small fire that was out in less that 10 seconds.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@ianwidick87 John was going over 300 mph when he hit the wall!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@garyjackson3531 Someone commented about John Forces Lungs. Seems that I read that John has incurred considerable damage to his lungs over the years. He is always coughing and clearing his throat.

[@dennisb-trains23]

I've watched John from a distance for decades and this wreck is one of the worst.

[@illgiveyouabrakeoncarrepai3440]

Praying for the Force family and team! God's got this.

[@morbidmanmusic]

god is a little late i'd say...

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@morbidmanmusic No, he wasn't.

[@Nine_Finger_Wrenching]

That is incredible to see in slow motion. To see that crumbling car as things fly off knowing a man is strapped inside it. Just incredible. 🙏🏼 Prayer for John and family. ❤

[@jonmartin6451]

I’ve been watching John drive since he started racing, I’ve been to so many races I can’t even count, this may just be what retires him. Robert Hight if you’re able get back in John’s Car and let Austin keep yours till the season is over.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💯❤️

[@garyjackson3531]

Robert is in bad health. John will outlive us all!

[@elysiumsnakefarm1185]

Daddy has been following Force for 3 decades. I've been able to see John at Bristol for 7 years. Retire but still do the beat, John! I'd love if Daddy got to talk shop with you one day!

[@martyhawg]

First thing he asked in the ambulance was “what was my reaction time?” Tough SOB

[@phprofYT]

John once said either the car was going to get him or he was going to get it. God's speed, John Force.

[@donnierittenberry5515]

Wow I love John force but I wished he would retire before he really gets hurt bad ……he will always be part of drag racing no matter what he does ❤

[@garyjackson3531]

He's in the hunt for the World Championship this year. I don't think he'll quit as long as he is doing this well and still winning races.

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@garyjackson3531.... He's still trying to at least "tie" with DG.... even if G's world championships weren't all with the NHRA.

[@garyjackson3531]

@@Romans--bo7br Garlits doesn't have anywhere near the 16 World Championships John has, or the 156 National Event victories. Not even close.

[@haroldlypshytz3351]

God bless his soul! I watched in awe back in the mid seventies when he came here to Calgary...And we waited in line to watch him run his "top fuel funny car" of the day! He was the "FORCE" back then, and still is to this day! Great job John!!!

[@kevin00714]

John Force has always been my favorite. Loved the girls too! I bet he'll be back on the track next week.

[@jefflevoir6127]

Our prayers are with you Big John. I hope you recover quickly. 🙏

[@suffer247]

John is 75.

[@oldgoat50]

He is 355 days older than me.😏

[@paulmazzola398]

After crash like that I would retire. Hope John is ready for Norwalk or the mini western swing. John is a tough old cookie.

[@charlesmaclelland891]

JF has done plenty for this sport ,I hope he's okay and doesn't even consider jumping back in.

[@jedwin4816]

75? Really? We'll then- time to quit drag racing full time and run for President. 😅

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@jedwin4816 America could do worse than a President Force! He's a self-made man.

[@user-wl9wq7xj7i]

Back here in South Africa our drag racing is tiny compared to the USA. Ive only seen one meeting at our biggest track Tarlton, but was super impressed with the few top fuel and jet cars we have. However, John Force is the greatest and what a fantastic person he is. Larger than life! Bucket list is a NHRA meeting, but doubt I will ever get there...

[@williamstel9330]

Probably time to retire while we can still walk. Just saying John.

[@KillerKev1961]

Ive been a John Force fan for 45 years. Hes tougher than tungsten steel. Hes in his golden years, and he wont go out on anything other than his terms.

[@nitehawkmotorsportsnetwork]

Prayers for Force. But man where was the Parachutes.

[@kenforu1531]

Too busy to pullem

[@nitehawkmotorsportsnetwork]

@@kenforu1531 should come out automatically when the burst panels busted?

[@brent2438]

Explosion may have damaged the parachute release system?

[@heathervictor6930]

I bet the explosion messed it up. Prayers to him and fam and team

[@dougalexander7204]

There are always risks involved in racing at the highest level. Hearing what John has to say will be legend. 😊

[@abuckeye26]

Idk why but at first they had no idea if he was even alive, idk why describing it as Kabluey when his car exploded seemed a bit untactful

[@bigjohn2810]

wdus ijok iljf

[@abuckeye26]

@@bigjohn2810 yes

[@mikehoskin]

Keeping its wheels on the ground…John man you never let anybody down you’re the king of the show always….. you know rub dirt on it see you next round

[@TheMiningCabinet]

Damn that was a hard hit! But inhaling the fire is probably number 1 concern! I saw him sometime in the 80's at Memphis with a big boomer and go all the way off the track into the cotton fields, then ride the rollback back to his pits IN FRONT of the stands to a standing ovation! His firesuit was blacked like cajun crawfish!

[@lacyhelgeson7666]

I haven't followed drag racing in 25. years I just assumed Force was retired glad to see he's still going strong and didn't get injured too badly.

[@Imma-bv3ib]

Where's the chutes?

[@rogerwhite3644]

Really???

[@Momfasa]

Was thinking the same. No chutes :(

[@codymoe4986]

@rogerwhite3644...They have a point. After Kalita's wreck, I believe automatic engine kill and chute release was mandated by the NHRA after an engine explosion. If that is so, the system failed here.

[@keithromano3157]

the body didnt actually detach... thats the failsafe... swiss cheese model of how something great .. just didnt work right

[@Capt-Hook]

Exactly

[@adamwirth1723]

There’s no way to put into words the power that these cars produce. Watching a car go 325 miles an hour and four seconds is an experience like no other. I’m so glad to hear. John is going to be OK. He’s the greatest of all time.

[@RandyMcCamant]

enough with the "kabluey" already if you could only realize how stupid it sounds!!!!

[@sergioaldana1853]

sounds cool one of reinhardts words he made up

[@brianclassen5221]

Say what you want about the safety engineers, these cars have saved many lives. Those lost are memorialized in improvements. There are no 75-year bull riders for a reason. Much love to the Force family. Get well John your family needs you.✌

[@derektomchuk5397]

Time to retire John,your family needs you more than drag-racing

[@sonnypruitt6639]

That's John's decision to make, not yours!

[@joelstapleton4033]

​@sonnypruitt6639 i bet you anything that conversation is being had. Hes 75 years old and that kind of crash isn't going to be something his body won't be able to hamdle without killing him. Dale Earnhardt was 49 in a much smaller wreck and died. And you can say safety has advanced all you want but at that age hes on borrowed time if he continues to race beyond this season.

[@daviddeponte2958]

@@sonnypruitt6639go take a flying shit for yourself, he should retire.

[@DaveC_TN]

@@joelstapleton4033 Earnhardt's wreck was much different than this one!! It was just as brutal, but in a different way. The safety equipment these days is heads and shoulders better than what Dale had. He was running an open-face helmet with no HANS device. SAFER barriers weren't a thing yet either. That, coupled with the angle and speed at which he hit the wall, is what caused his fatal injury. In this case, John's safety equipment was top-notch. The best of the best. But at 75yo body can only handle so much! Even in great physical shape, there are limitations. And, as another poster commented, the fire inhalation risk is a great concern. Lungs, no matter the age, don't heal so well after that... Seeing him alert and talking with the first responders was great, but he definitely looked like he was in some serious pain. I wish John the best as he recovers from this incident! I can't imagine him leaving the sport but I can see him hanging up his firesuit.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@joelstapleton4033 Force had proper safety equipment (most of which he helped develop) Earnhardt did not. In fact Dale refused to wear the very equipment that would have saved his life. Force has had worse crashes.

[@That_Dude420]

FORCE IS ONE TOUGH DUDE‼️ JUST WOW 😳🤯🤯 PRAYERS TO HE AND HIS FAMILY 🙏🙏

[@davidperry970]

Hot A/F here in Va. this weekend.

[@denniscarver7681]

He is a legend in my watching his team for decades. If your good now John I'm with you. Scary to start with. Feel better soon.

[@mattismrfixit]

I wonder if he saw Elvis again?

[@marktheaardvark7208]

Hell, they probably sang a duet