John Force emerges from critical condition and begins remarkable recovery from a severe brain injury.
Less than two weeks after drag racing legend John Force suffered a severe head injury, as well as other injuries such as a fractured chest and a wrist injury, in a fiery crash caused by an engine explosion that propelled his Funny Car into a concrete barrier at speeds exceeding 300 mph, doctors have acknowledged his positive response to treatment. The 75-year-old Force has been moved from intensive neurological care to a specialized neuro care unit at the hospital to which he was transported on June 23.
The Force family, who have been present at the hospital since the arrival of the 16-time NHRA champion, welcomed this recent development. However, medical professionals have reiterated that the road to recovery will be arduous and lengthy.
Another noteworthy development is that Force has regained enough balance to begin walking with the assistance of medical personnel.
According to his family, the next phase for the veteran racer, whose career has spanned six decades, will likely involve a transfer to a specialized facility that focuses on treating head injuries and their associated symptoms. However, a specific timeline for this move has not yet been determined.
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