NHRA legend John Force conscious and talking after horrific crash at Virginia Nationals. Force's Funny Car suffered an engine explosion causing him to veer across the centerline and hit the guard wall. Force was alert and examined onsite before being transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation.
Key Points
Force's Funny Car suffered an engine explosion and crossed the centerline at Virginia Nationals
He was alert and examined onsite before being taken to a local medical facility
Teammate Austin Prock won the event and dedicated the trophy to Force
Pros
John Force was conscious and talking after the crash
Alert and examined onsite by NHRA Medical Team
Teammate Austin Prock won the event later Sunday and dedicated the trophy to John Force
Cons
Force's vehicle suffered catastrophic engine failure at 302 mph
Force hit the guard walls after veering across the centerline