John Force transferred to a rehab center, but the team says medical personnel warned that the path ahead is still arduous.
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) legend John Force left a Virginia hospital for a rehab center on Tuesday, but his recuperation is far from complete, according to his staff.
John Force Racing provided an update on the Funny Car driver, who was still recovering from a tragic incident at the Virginia Nationals last month. The team stated that his family saw Force’s release from the hospital as a “major step forward in the recovery process.”
“However, medical staff cautioned that the road ahead still is a difficult one,” according to the team. Force is struggling with cognitive and behavioral signs of a traumatic brain injury. While he has been able to communicate with family and colleagues, enjoy the companionship of grandchildren Jacob and Noah Hood, and celebrate a Monday birthday with daughter Brittany, he still experiences moments of disorientation.
“Family members said that no timetable had been established for the length of Force’s stay at the new facility, which was selected because of its success in treating other race car drivers with similar issues.”
Force’s team has said the driver is still dealing with a traumatic brain injury from the crash.
Force was in his Funny Car on track at the Virginia Nationals when his engine exploded, causing him to veer across the center line and into the wall. His vehicle crossed back over the line and hit the guard wall again.
The team said his vehicle suffered an engine explosion as he was racing at more than 300 mph.
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