By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Legendary drag racer John Force has been released from the VCU Medical Center, according to John Force Racing. He spent 15 days there.
As we reported earlier this morning, Brittany Force revealed that Force was given permission to leave the Virginia hospital. On Tuesday, he took an AirMedia ambulance for a three-hour flight to a neurological rehab center.
At press time, it was not revealed where the rehab center is. This rehab center will help with his Traumatic Brain Injury.
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On June 23rd, Force was involved in a horrific accident at the PlayNHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. He had a catastrophic engine failure that resulted in an explosion.
This caused the living legend to hit both guard rails before coming to a stop.
“The 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion’s departure from the facility to which he was airlifted after crashing at more than 300 miles per hour was considered by family members to be a major step forward in the recovery process,” the press release said. “However, medical staff cautioned that the road ahead still is a difficult one. Force is dealing with cognitive and behavioral symptoms from the TBI and, while he has been able to converse with family and staff, enjoy the company of grandsons Jacob and Noah Hood, and celebrate a Monday birthday with daughter Brittany, he still is prone to periods of confusion.”
At this time, it is not clear how long he will be at this rehab center, according to the family. This rehab center was selected by the family due to “its success in treating other race car drivers with similar issues.”
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Get better soon John Force!! If you had to have an incident the VCU/MCV Medical Hospital is a great one to take care of you.. they helped you to start recovery and with your never wavering strength you’ll be just fine.. I met you and Ashley Force when you and her were racing before Dinwiddle track closed and then reopened years later, and your girls are as fierce as you and I’m sure your wife is as well… strong woman, family members you’ll get well real soon. Best of luck and prayers to you and your family..