John Force moved out of intensive care, showing 'positive response' to treatment in latest update
Another update in the recovery of legendary NHRA Funny Car champion, John Force. He has now left intensive care and is continuing his recovery. Force was involved in a serious accident on June 23rd and had to be airlifted to the hospital.
John Force Racing is now revealing the extent of Force’s injuries. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, known as a TBI. He also fractured his sternum and had a right wrist injury. There is good news in this latest update.
Medical staff and doctors have been working hard to get Force on the road to recovery. He is now responding positively to the treatment and has moved to an acute neuro care unit.
Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports shared the statement from the team.
“The latest update was welcomed by Force family members who have maintained a presence at the hospital since the 16-time NHRA Champion’s arrival, but medical professionals emphasized once again that the journey ahead will be a long and difficult one.
“Although Force is still dealing with cognitive and behavioral symptoms from his TBI, the fact that the Hall of Fame driver can converse with medical staff, family members, and John Force Racing president Robert Hight, who flew in this week, is an encouraging sign. However, there have also been periods of confusion, which doctors say require time and patience to treat.”
There is a long way to go for John Force. While he has gone through a terrible wreck, his family and team have been supporting him the whole way. It sounds like the injuries are severe and the road to recovery will be long.
After decades spent going 300 MPH, Force deserves to take it slow for a change.
John Force regains equilibrium after accident
The statement from John Force Racing also provided an update on how recovery has gone. A huge piece of good news, Force is starting to walk again after regaining his equilibrium.
“Also noteworthy was the fact that the 75-year-old grandfather of five has regained his equilibrium to the point that he has been able to start walking with the assistance of medical staff members.
“According to family, the next step for the man whose career has spanned six decades likely will be a move to a long-term facility specializing in TBI and associated symptoms. A time frame for that move has not yet been determined.”
The motorsports world reached out when John Force was in that wreck. There have been countless messages from racers, in the NHRA and outside, fans, and industry leaders. John Force IS a force in the world of racing. Thoughts and prayers with him and his family as they continue on this journey.