John Force’s team has issued an update on the legendary driver’s condition after he was hospitalized earlier this week following a fiery crash.
As previously relayed by The Dallas Express, Force sustained a serious head injury when his vehicle caught fire and crashed during the Virginia Nationals.
“The support from the racers, crews, families, fans, NHRA and track staff–and everyone this past week and this weekend has meant the world to the Force Family and everyone here at JFR. Thank you all,” posted the John Force Racing X account.
Here is some of what Ryan Gaydos reported on Force’s condition for Fox News:
John Force “has begun to show signs of improvement, according to family members who have maintained a presence at the trauma hospital to which he was transported by air ambulance,” the National Hot Rod Association legend’s team said in an update on Sunday.
John Force Racing described the challenges the driver has faced in the days after he was involved in a horrific crash at the Virginia Nationals last weekend.
The team said Force failed to adhere to commands to open his eyes, squeeze the hands of his care personnel and move his extremities early in his recovery process from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, upon his move to the neuro intensive care unit, the team said he “began to gain some momentum.”
Force started to respond to commands more consistently and opened his eyes on his fifth day in the hospital. He was able to whisper his name and give a thumbs up.
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