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IHRA Passes Along Well Wishes to Force and Family

Thursday, 27 June 2024

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) passes on well wishes to 16-time NHRA Funny Car World Champion John Force and family following his brutal crash during Sunday’s eliminations at the Virginia Nationals.

John Force Racing released a statement Thursday afternoon that the team’s namesake is improving, but faces a long recovery. Force has been moved from the trauma intensive care unit at a Richmond hospital to the neuro ICU so the medical team can focus on his head injury. 

Force’s family remains with the legendary champion. His daughter, Brittany, a two-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, will miss this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment Nationals at Norwalk, Ohio, while Funny Car points leader Austin Prock will represent the John Force Racing team.

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Force, 75, holds several NHRA records, the most notable 157 national-event wins. A former IHRA competitor, Force finished in the top 10 of the 1988 IHRA Funny Car standings. Thursday’s statement expressed gratitude for the medical staff and the outpouring of support. It thanked everyone for continuing to respect the privacy of the family and team members.

“John Force transcends the sport of drag racing, one of the most well-known figures in all of motorsports,” IHRA President Mel Roth said. “He's in the thoughts and prayers of IHRA staff, officials and members as we pass on our wishes to the legendary champion for a complete recovery from his injuries.”

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