75-YO John Force Not Out of the Woods Yet as “Periods of Confusion” Stretches Recovery Timeline
At 75 years old, John Force was recently involved in a major crash during the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. And it’s been a tough ride for him and his family two weeks in now. He was going at an astonishing speed of 300 mph when he collided with a concrete wall! This impact was bad, so bad that it caused him a traumatic brain injury, but it could have been more severe, even fatal.
Fans are waiting with bated breath for any updates from the family. Just
John Force‘s injuries are undoubtedly serious, but there is positive news with the latest update. Medical staff and doctors worked dedicatedly on his recovery and he is showing encouraging responses to the treatment. Bob Pockrass recently updated fans that Force has now been shifted from incentive care, which is great news. Having crashed at that speed into a concrete wall at this age and making it out of the intensive care unit is no less than a miracle.
He is now in the acute neurocare and the trauma hospital in Richmond, Virginia. He can even talk to people nearby, but there’s still concern because he’s got a fractured sternum and a messed up wrist. And to top it off, he’s still having moments of confusion, which the doctors say will take time to clear up.
Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports said, “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.” Hence, although the results are promising, they can extend his timeline for full recovery.
Bob Pockrass also conveyed that the entire family has been with Force since the NHRA champion arrived at the hospital. However, the road ahead for the 75-year-old is not going to be easy. And doctors have emphasized that it will be a difficult time ahead to get on the road to recovery. Meanwhile, fans are flooding the socials, pouring their love and appreciation for John Force!
