John Force and J.R. Todd
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BaldyLochs
Nitro Member
That’s scary to see no matter who’s driving; But in my mind, I’m laughing to myself imagining a younger Mr. Kalitta stomping over to Force’s pit asking who’s going to pay for that.
Does NHRA have a concussion protocol similar to what there is in today's stick and ball sports?
r2
Nitro Member
NHRA CONTENDS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL IS IN PLACE | Competition Plus
While its policy might not be common knowledge among its competitors, NHRA contends it has an effective concussion protocol in place. This, according to NHRA's Medical Consultant Dr. Phillip Surface. “I think the NHRA is proactive and becoming more so every day,” Surface said. “I think in the...
Maybe a cognitive dissonance test too Ted.
DG
Nitro Member
I have know Geneva Nash and John Richardson for many years.
They are both long time Top Dragster competitors with literally hundreds of runs between them,.
So I'm not sure what happened to Geneva, but she cetrainly can drive a fast dragster.
John is OK [except for his wallet!] and Geneva was transported to a local hospital for "observation".
I am sure that she got her "bell rung"!
mikebcurve
Nitro Member
We are all entitled to our opinions, but I would be curious to hear the collective opinions from other nitro drivers. Both if he should retire and to the degree they blame him for these incidents.
r2
Nitro Member
Gone Dead Train
Nitro Member
Geez, I didn't know there was so many people on this site that have sat behind the
butterfly steering wheel of a nitro flopper. I don't recognize the names, but I'm new
to the sport. The first time I saw John was early August 1975, 64 Funny Cars Seattle.
I'm pretty sure this was the first time he came to Seattle as a driver. I was 16 years old.
John when you do decide to hang it up, you will always be one of my all time favorite
flopper pilots!!! The car pictured below is the one I saw in 1975, Chevy Monza body.
I believe the picture is from Sept or Oct of 1975 at OCIR. He was just starting to try to
turn himself into a crispy critter and people we're already saying he should quit.
AA/FC John Force in the seat. Check out John's hand going for the parachute
lever. Just Bitchin!
butterfly steering wheel of a nitro flopper. I don't recognize the names, but I'm new
to the sport. The first time I saw John was early August 1975, 64 Funny Cars Seattle.
I'm pretty sure this was the first time he came to Seattle as a driver. I was 16 years old.
John when you do decide to hang it up, you will always be one of my all time favorite
flopper pilots!!! The car pictured below is the one I saw in 1975, Chevy Monza body.
I believe the picture is from Sept or Oct of 1975 at OCIR. He was just starting to try to
turn himself into a crispy critter and people we're already saying he should quit.
AA/FC John Force in the seat. Check out John's hand going for the parachute
lever. Just Bitchin!
qualified17th
Nitro Member
And it just went from bad to worse for JR. That guy needs a hug after this weekend. Just a nightmare weekend and none of it was his fault
We have no idea what Todd may or may not have said to Force. He didn't appear real happy judging by his body language. John just f***ed up somebody's brand new race car.
ZWeinstein
Nitro Member
Yes he is not as spry as he once was but the old man can still get it done out there. I will never ever ever ever doubt John Force. This was the same man that 15 years ago they said would never walk again after his crash in Dallas and not only walked but came back and won races and championships. If John felt he was not able to drive I think he would take himself out of the car.
As I type this Cruzer just doinked a couple blocks.
As I type this Cruzer just doinked a couple blocks.
stitcherbob
Nitro Member
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mick
Nitro Member
cylinders were out, butterflies were trying to close....boom. with very little flame. what's everyone think about the body tethers?
hydrauliced both cylinder heads?
force's explosion at finish line against lindberg at phoenix a few years ago was similar, concussion lifted frame, body shredded.
hydrauliced both cylinder heads?
force's explosion at finish line against lindberg at phoenix a few years ago was similar, concussion lifted frame, body shredded.
Nitro Cane
Nitro Member
What a tough weekend for JR and the team
stitcherbob
Nitro Member
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After all this, maybe J.R. is looking at brochures for a little retirement hut in the tropics......
Todd isn't the one who should be looking at retirement brochures...
