NHRA legend John Force, aged 75, is hospitalized in intensive care after a severe crash at the Virginia Nationals. The crash occurred when his car suffered a catastrophic engine failure, causing it to hit both guard walls at 302 mph. Despite the severity, Force was alert and communicating with safety officials post-crash. His family, including his daughter Brittany, remains by his side as doctors slowly assess his injuries due to the impact's intensity. The racing community, including teammate Austin Prock who won the Funny Car division that day, has expressed support and optimism for his recovery.