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I saw a picture of him in a hospital bed with a cast on his left arm & leg. Other than that nothing stuck out. I think he was on the phone it looked like.
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I wonder if something happened during the explosion that cut the cables to the chutes. Did think it was strange that the chutes didn't deploy. Scary accident.....
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That would be awesome if Johnson could/would do it if needed, or even Beckman.
5 Things We Learned in Richmond
Three brutally hot days, hardcore fans, track-record runs, a devastating crash, and history in the making: The PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals had it all as the NHRA returned to Virginia Motorsports Park after a short absence. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.www.nhra.com
Hmmm, if there is a fill-in driver, my vote goes to Tommy Johnson JR. He filled in for Matt Hagan and did an EXCELLENT job.
Prayers to John and family.
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Are you sure that is not the old picture from the time of the accident with Bernstein
Arm and leg were in a cast
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I need to check with John too see if he is getting helicopter air miles.
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Pretty sure that that is indeed the case. That Facebook page appears to be an imposter "Brittany Force" page. And I doubt that JFR would post that photo without issuing an update or press-release.Are you sure that is not the old picture from the time of the accident with Bernstein
Arm and leg were in a cast
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It was crazy. I was at the race. Seeing the medi-vac chopper come in. I don't know if it was me, I lost track of time or what. But it seemed to be 25-30 minutes before it took off again. This is just an assumption on my part, but he may have been taken to VCU. There are a couple of very good medical facilities in Richmond.I need to check with John too see if he is getting helicopter air miles.
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For those that don't know VMP is actually in Dinwiddie VA. About 25 to 30 minutes south of Richmond.
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Most likely John was taken to https://www.vcuhealth.org/locations/location-details?id=16 since it is a level 1 trauma center!
if you look close you can see a redish/orange tag visible on left side chute, possibly on rt. side chute too? ...... are those the 'remove before flight' stroud safety tags?
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John Force's Catastrophic Crash at Nearly 500 KMH Sees Him Send To Hospital
Drag racing veteran John Force was hospitalized after a crash at an NHRA race meeting in Virginia.
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BRITTANY FORCE SAID HER DAD 'WILL BOUNCE BACK, AS HE ALWAYS DOES,' FOLLOWING MASSIVE CRASH AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK | Competition Plus
NHRA Funny Car icon John Force was taken to a Richmond-area hospital Sunday afternoon following his fiery, wall-smashing, high-speed crash during the first round of the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. And his daughter, two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force, said following her second-round loss...
TJ or Jeff Arend would be my #1 and #2. I'd like to see Courtney come back but doubt she would.5 Things We Learned in Richmond
Three brutally hot days, hardcore fans, track-record runs, a devastating crash, and history in the making: The PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals had it all as the NHRA returned to Virginia Motorsports Park after a short absence. Here’s our five big takeaways from the race.
Hmmm, if there is a fill-in driver, my vote goes to Tommy Johnson JR. He filled in for Matt Hagan and did an EXCELLENT job.
There was a rule change within the last couple years that all pilot chutes must be bright colored to contrast with the racing surface/shut down area just in case one becomes detached from the chute so it can be noticed easier. All you are seeing is a neon orange section of pilot chute peeking out.
Always unsettling to see that chopper come in. Seems like there was a couple times (at least once I'm sure) in the mid-late 90s at Columbus, during eliminations, someone was evac'd out but I can't remember when or whom.
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F fb. I've reported every Brittany Force page that I come across. She doesn't do fb.
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I think if John is out for awhile his seat will most likely go to Jordan Vandergriff who was already seen testing one of forces funny cars
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Without an N number, hard to say if that wasn't the replacement that was called when the decision was made to evac John. My understanding is the track can't go back hot till another helicopter is there.
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Ron Dudley 1988 was one.
That's more than likely the scenario. I was talking with the North Memorial crews at BIR a few years ago. They eluded that the pros won't fire unti the helicopter is on the ground.
