John Force crash in Virginia - Page 7

dragracerray · 11-03-2024, 07:59 AM

His visit to Vegas. Great to see. Ray

1320racer · 12-13-2024, 12:54 PM

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nhra...ing-funny-car/

Carguy49 · 12-13-2024, 01:35 PM

Thank you, Ed, for sharing this article.

John Force needs to take care of himself and be there for his family/friends and sponsors. He has nothing to prove to anyone, he has done it all. Came from humble beginnings and has achieved greatness in the drag racing world.

In listening to John talk lately, he has become a very grateful and more humble person, in my opinion. Jack Beckman, in my opinion, is the perfect choice to occupy the seat of John's funny car. I guess it is Jack's car now.

Just my .02 cents.

FED 387 · 12-13-2024, 03:39 PM

Glad to see he is getting better---He knows it and so do those around him know it but he will never drive a funny car ever again-he just has to accept that fact--no Doctor will ever sign a release to allow him to drive-- also Jack Beckman should be continuously monitored for his touch with Vertigo where he had to withdraw from a race this summer--- It ( Vertigo)NEVER fully goes away it might subside for a bit only to appear in an instant -Next time he might be going 330 MPH when it kicks in--I speak from experience I have had Vertigo for over 20 years and mine has progressed to Meniere's Disease.In the beginning it started to be brief spells maybe for a few seconds then as time passed the attacks would happen more frequently and for longer duration--- your balance becomes all screwed up and you stagger when you walk plus dizziness gets worse--- One of the questions the medical physical is have you had dizzy spells ---He better be careful how he answers that question---FED 387

FLEMING · 12-13-2024, 03:58 PM

Meniere's Disease runs in my family.. My grandmother, uncle and my dad suffer from it.. I am hoping I dont end up with it.. My dad cant lay on his back and work under a car anymore.. gets so dizzy he gets sick..

nhramnl · 12-17-2024, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FLEMING

Meniere's Disease runs in my family.. My grandmother, uncle and my dad suffer from it.. I am hoping I dont end up with it.. My dad cant lay on his back and work under a car anymore.. gets so dizzy he gets sick..

I have suffered with Meniere's Disease for years and can agree fully that you should hope that you are never afflicted. Your description of your Dad's inability to lay on his back and work on a car without nausea matches my experiences and has effectively forced me to retire from racing. Best of luck to you in dodging the bullet.

Mike Schwartz · 12-20-2024, 05:11 PM

John should look at people like Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Junior Johnson, and Roger Penske that went on to bigger things after their racing careers ended.

bigshow2966 · 12-20-2024, 05:23 PM

Saw today the Hight won't be back either. They signed Austin Prock to a 3 year contract.

11-03-2024, 07:59 AM	#61
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 215 Likes: 464 Liked 207 Times in 88 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia His visit to Vegas. Great to see. Ray __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown

12-13-2024, 01:35 PM	#63
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,962 Likes: 2,404 Liked 2,888 Times in 694 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia Thank you, Ed, for sharing this article. John Force needs to take care of himself and be there for his family/friends and sponsors. He has nothing to prove to anyone, he has done it all. Came from humble beginnings and has achieved greatness in the drag racing world. In listening to John talk lately, he has become a very grateful and more humble person, in my opinion. Jack Beckman, in my opinion, is the perfect choice to occupy the seat of John's funny car. I guess it is Jack's car now. Just my .02 cents. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 12-13-2024 at 01:48 PM.

12-13-2024, 03:39 PM	#64
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,409 Likes: 505 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia Glad to see he is getting better---He knows it and so do those around him know it but he will never drive a funny car ever again-he just has to accept that fact--no Doctor will ever sign a release to allow him to drive-- also Jack Beckman should be continuously monitored for his touch with Vertigo where he had to withdraw from a race this summer--- It ( Vertigo)NEVER fully goes away it might subside for a bit only to appear in an instant -Next time he might be going 330 MPH when it kicks in--I speak from experience I have had Vertigo for over 20 years and mine has progressed to Meniere's Disease.In the beginning it started to be brief spells maybe for a few seconds then as time passed the attacks would happen more frequently and for longer duration--- your balance becomes all screwed up and you stagger when you walk plus dizziness gets worse--- One of the questions the medical physical is have you had dizzy spells ---He better be careful how he answers that question---FED 387

12-13-2024, 03:58 PM	#65
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 260 Likes: 43 Liked 53 Times in 24 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia Meniere's Disease runs in my family.. My grandmother, uncle and my dad suffer from it.. I am hoping I dont end up with it.. My dad cant lay on his back and work under a car anymore.. gets so dizzy he gets sick..

12-20-2024, 05:11 PM	#67
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 532 Likes: 126 Liked 247 Times in 88 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia John should look at people like Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Junior Johnson, and Roger Penske that went on to bigger things after their racing careers ended.

12-20-2024, 05:23 PM	#68
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 651 Likes: 660 Liked 177 Times in 53 Posts	Re: John Force crash in Virginia Saw today the Hight won't be back either. They signed Austin Prock to a 3 year contract.