John Force crash in Virginia - Page 4

Mike Pearson · Yesterday, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lstanford

Closed head injuries are not pretty.

Those type of injuries have been career ending for several other race car drivers. Most notably Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kurt Busch. Both had similar injuries. Both recovered but did not race much afterward. Hopefully Force can make a full and complete recovery and return to the seat if he desires. He is the the most visible face of drag racing today.

Dan Bennett · Yesterday, 12:40 PM

Along with the no chutes and how badly the chassis disintegrated, i'm pretty concerned with the head injury. I don't think I've ever seen such a thing with a quality helmet. Other than a fatality, imo it's the most devastating injury by far.

And yes, the crash was massive but I've seen worse that produced less impact to the driver. My only thought is that something freakish happened like with the TF crash at Gateway years ago.

jmcarter · Yesterday, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

read the interview

https://nationaldragster.s3.amazonaw...024_06_21.html

I can believe Bernstein would say something like that, hopefully John is smarter than that.

1320racer · Yesterday, 02:51 PM

based on his comments, he isn't

HR9121 · Yesterday, 06:00 PM

I don't think until I read the statement today that I realized how bad of shape he is actually in. I guess since he was awake and appeared alert when he was put on the stretcher I didn't realize how severe his head injury was.

GTX JOHN · Yesterday, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

I don't think until I read the statement today that I realized how bad of shape he is actually in. I guess since he was awake and appeared alert when he was put on the stretcher I didn't realize how severe his head injueturry was.

After reading the news reports today, sadly I think that his return
to the driver's seat looks very much in question.

But = I am still praying for his full recovery!

Carguy49 · Yesterday, 08:15 PM

I couldn't agree more John. The final decision just might be out of John Force's hands. John and his family and the doctors will get together at some point. I am sure that Lori and the kids will have some input, and John just might listen to them.

Will continue to pray for John, but the final outcome just might be based on how John does during recovery and physical therapy, if needed.

Seems like the racing community is 1000% behind John.

Yesterday, 12:40 PM	#32
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 373 Likes: 596 Liked 403 Times in 91 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia Along with the no chutes and how badly the chassis disintegrated, i'm pretty concerned with the head injury. I don't think I've ever seen such a thing with a quality helmet. Other than a fatality, imo it's the most devastating injury by far. And yes, the crash was massive but I've seen worse that produced less impact to the driver. My only thought is that something freakish happened like with the TF crash at Gateway years ago.

Yesterday, 02:51 PM	#34
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,809 Likes: 76 Liked 436 Times in 211 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia based on his comments, he isn't

Yesterday, 06:00 PM	#35
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,369 Likes: 116 Liked 3,003 Times in 656 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia I don't think until I read the statement today that I realized how bad of shape he is actually in. I guess since he was awake and appeared alert when he was put on the stretcher I didn't realize how severe his head injury was. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

Yesterday, 08:15 PM	#37
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,865 Likes: 1,876 Liked 2,329 Times in 615 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia I couldn't agree more John. The final decision just might be out of John Force's hands. John and his family and the doctors will get together at some point. I am sure that Lori and the kids will have some input, and John just might listen to them. Will continue to pray for John, but the final outcome just might be based on how John does during recovery and physical therapy, if needed. Seems like the racing community is 1000% behind John. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; Yesterday at 08:17 PM.