John Force crash in Virginia

[FED 387]

big fine and loss of points for NOT REMOVING those red flags on both chutes---he coulda gotten killed chutes did not deploy to slow him down---hate to see any racer crunch his car even JF ---he's got enough money he'll just unload another one from the truck for the next race this ones a "total"--- time to smell the roses might not be so lucky the next time---FED 387

[Carguy49]

I believe that John will come out O.K. health wise.

Looking at the video again, I believe that both chutes had the pins still in place. That being said - If the pins had been pulled and BOTH chutes had deployed the crash would have been potentially MUCH less severe.

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by FED 387

big fine and loss of points for NOT REMOVING those red flags on both chutes---he coulda gotten killed chutes did not deploy to slow him down---hate to see any racer crunch his car even JF ---he's got enough money he'll just unload another one from the truck for the next race this ones a "total"--- time to smell the roses might not be so lucky the next time---FED 387

If those chutes would've deployed most likely it would've straightened him out and he may not have even hit the wall like he did. I'm about like Ed I'm not sure what he's trying to prove but that hit he took probably might make him second guess himself a little. I cringed watching the video I know that hurt.

[jmcarter]

His whole extended family derives their livelihood from JFR and John?s personality is what brings in the sponsorship dollars so imagine he?ll feel pressure to keep it going. Obvious he hasn?t developed an exit strategy like DSR?s. Plus ego can drive a persona like John?s to soldier on until they hit the final wall. Personally I wish he would retire and bounce his grandkids on his knee?.he?d love it.

[GTX JOHN]

I am a bit older than John Force and I understand
how hard it is to quit racing (Granted Stock/SS is not
the same situation) and I Have Tried several times. It
is no secret to everyone who observes me, the struggle
it is for me to continue to race at the track!

The point I am trying to make is this:
I have tried to if not to quit entirely, but to put someone else in
the seat. After 60 plus years of racing it is difficult to change
your entire life (Especially if you are still doing well racing).
At least until you feel you have come to a point that you
are a danger to yourself and your competitors.

John Force is still a totally capable driver at his age.
I doubt that we have seen the end of his racing! Yes
his team made a serious safety mistake but they
unfortunately occur in the heat of the moment. I have made
my share of mistakes at the track (Not the same but last week
I did drag my battery charger from the pits to the staging lanes).

I still have plenty of time to bounce the Grandkids and they
all love to watch PaPa race.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

I am a bit older than John Force and I understand
how hard it is to quit racing (Granted Stock/SS is not
the same situation) and I Have Tried several times.

The point I am trying to make is this:
I have tried to if not to quit entirely, but to put someone else in
the seat. After 60 plus years of racing it is difficult to change
your entire life (Especially if you are still doing well racing).
At least until you feel you have come to a point that you
are a danger to yourself and your competitors.

John Force is still a totally capable driver at his age.
I doubt that we have seen the end of his racing! Yes
his team made a serious safety mistake but they
unfortunately occur in the heat of the moment. I have made
my share of mistakes at the track (Not the same but last week
I did drag my battery charger from the pits to the staging lanes).

I still have plenty of time to bounce the Grandkids and they
all love to watch PaPa race.

GTX John , you wiped out the tree at Pomona but still came back. You have many years still left in you 😁😁

[CJ McDonald 9564]

It’s hard to believe they left the pins in with the entire crew standing behind him on the starting line.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by CJ McDonald 9564

It?s hard to believe they left the pins in with the entire crew standing behind him on the starting line.

and if the crew DID leave the pins in, anyone else would face a hefty fine or worse. Let's see what happens.

[GTX JOHN]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

GTX John , you wiped out the tree at Pomona but still came back. You have many years still left in you ����

It was a tough time for me that I have never discussed in public.
I broke a number of ribs and seriously damaged one of my Kidneys.
The kidney required a 12 hour surgery at USC Hospital (One of the
country's best) during which I died three times during the operation
and was revived.

I was in ICU for quite a few weeks , but two days after being released
I was racing a Divisional in Fontana!

Looking on the bright side, I was on the cover of Hot Rod (Plus entire back Page)
and cover of Car Craft (Entire two center pages).

[1320racer]

After reading the interview with Force in the current ND, following his win in Epping , it's clear he's not going to retire once he recovers. He's more scared to quit driving and "live a life lost" then he is of dying.