NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race
By AP News
Published - Oct 24, 2024, 03:44 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:00 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race.
The 16-time Funny Car champion announced Thursday that he will travel with his wife, Laurie, to the Nevada Nationals next weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
“At the end of the day, I’m gonna recover and I’m getting better already,” Force said in a video released by John Force Racing. “I’m working at it every day.”
Force will be on hand to see his two-car Funny Car team compete with drivers Austin Prock and Jack Beckman. Daughter Brittany Force also is racing in the Top Fuel class. John Force said he wanted to support his teams and see fans and sponsors.
