I'm sure many of you already know, but for those who don't...John Force was involved in a Baaad accident today during one of his rounds. Last I heard ESPN say (which differs from early reports of two broken legs and a broken arm) is that he had many broken bones in his hands, feet, and other places as well as a concussion. Prayers go out to him and his family. For those who haven't seen it here is the crash... http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3033159&n8pe6c=2
Ahh man thats awful. He is a really cool guy and a awesome racer.Thank God he is still alive, and I hope and pray he recovers fully.
John is true racing Icon, but more importantly, one hell of a good man. I was so relieved to here he survived, let alone nothing too life threatening. Knowing his determination he'll be back in the seat in not time. My prayers go out to him and his family.
Update from his website... UPDATE: Monday 24, 2007 – 7pm CST FORCE UNDERGOING PHYSICAL THERAPY FOLLOWING TEXAS CRASH DALLAS, Texas – John Force, seriously injured Sunday in the crash of his Castrol GTX High Mileage Ford Mustang Funny Car during the 22nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex, was undergoing physical therapy Monday at Baylor University Medical Center following six hours of reconstructive surgery Sunday night on his feet, legs and hands. The 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion suffered a compound fracture of the left ankle, a deep laceration of the right knee down to the bone, broken fingers and lacerations on the right hand and a dislocated left wrist that originally was diagnosed as a dislocation and break. The 125-time tour winner’s injuries were tended by Alan Jones, M.D., orthopedic traumatologist, Michael Foreman, M.D., chief of trauma services, and David Zehr, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist. “We don’t really know what went wrong,” Force said Monday after viewing video of the crash for the first time. “I don’t remember much. I remember thinking that I had to cut a light to beat (rival) Kenny Bernstein. The next thing I remember is them trying to get me out of the car.” Force’s race car broke in half just beyond the finish line at the end of a victorious second round. The front half of the car then shot across the center line, crashing into Bernstein’s Dodge, separating the carbon fiber body from the chassis. Meanwhile, the back half of Force’s car, with the 58-year-old driver still strapped in the seat, came to rest on its side against the leftside guardwall. “I was worried about Bernstein,” Force said, “because I knew he was in the other lane. I didn’t want to hurt anybody, especially Kenny. He’s a good friend and a great competitor – and he did nothing wrong. In fact, he did a great driving job. “I’m just lucky to have my legs. I gnawed off some fingers and toes, but they had me up trying to stand today. They’re great people here at Baylor and I know they’ll get me up and around as soon as they can. “The car pulled in half and I’ve never seen that, ever. A tire came off the car just as I put the parachutes out and it literally pulled the car apart. I just feel so helpless and vulnerable. I’ve been on fire from here to Australia. I’ve had some burns, but I’ve gotten out of every crash and never had a scratch. I’ve never had a broken bone (before) so this is all new to me.”
holy crap i just can't believe that happened. i hate to admit it, but i keep watching those videos. its really great to hear that he's alright. he is insanely lucky
When he said: "I gnawed off some fingers and toes........." He wasn't being literal I take it, right? Gnawed off means 'lost' to me in such a context. His are all there but just all broken and beat up?
