Throughout this arduous journey, John Force’s recovery story has been tightly intertwined with the unyielding support of his family. His daughters, Courtney, Brittany, Adria, and Ashley Hood have been a vital part of his rehabilitation, offering constant updates to fans.

hat has sparked widespread excitement across the drag racing community, legendary NHRA racer John Force was seen alongside his daughter looking healthy. Force, a racer known for his remarkable 16 NHRA championships, has been out of the limelight following a shocking accident during the NHRA Virginia Nationals last June that resulted in him grappling with serious head injuries. This recent appearance suggests he is making strong progress in his recovery journey.

The incident in Virginia saw Force’s Funny Car engine explode while he was accelerating to 302 mph, causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete wall. This severe accident left him with traumatic brain injuries and a fractured sternum, forcing him to be sent to a hospital in Virginia.

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Following this, he was transferred to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix for intensive rehabilitation spanning 30 days, a period which marked the beginning of his recovery process focused on speech, occupational, and physical therapies to address lingering cognitive and short-term memory issues.

Throughout this arduous journey, John Force’s recovery story has been tightly intertwined with the unyielding support of his family. His daughters, Courtney, Brittany, Adria, and Ashley Hood have been a vital part of his rehabilitation, offering constant updates to fans.

Brittany and her father John Force
Race car drivers Brittany Force (L) and John Force arrive at the Yahoo! Sports Presents A Day Of Champions event at the Sports Museum of Los Angeles on November 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, California…. More Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Courtney recently shared a moment from their Summer retreat:

“Enjoyed the time we had in Tahoe this summer. It was filled with long walks, time with family, farmers market, beach days, and ice cream dates with the girls. Cherishing every moment.”

Despite the injury, John Force’s standing within NHRA remains unshakeable, with an awe-inspiring record of 157 Funny Car event wins marking his illustrious career. Though ranked fifth in the 2024 NHRA Funny Car standings, his absence from the track has been felt.

To make things worse, his temporary replacement Jack Beckman, a former world champion in the NHRA Funny Car category, saw his own health challenges recently. Beckman had to withdraw from the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals due to vertigo-like symptoms.

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