Eric Medlin Crashes in Testing

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UPDATED - 3-21 - 10:38 - Injured NHRA Funny Car driver Eric Medlen survived a delicate, three-hour craniotomy procedure to relive pressure and hemorrhaging Tuesday evening but remained in critical condition Wednesday at Shands at the University of Florida medical center.


Over the next two weeks, the 33-year-old will remain in a drug-induced coma designed to promote healing.

“We consider ourselves fortunate that Eric is in one of the top hospitals in the world for this type of injury and is getting absolutely the best treatment possible,” said John Medlen, Eric’s father and crew chief.

“We want to thank Eric’s friends, fans, sponsors and the entire NHRA drag racing community for their support in this very difficult time for our family,” he said. “We would ask that they continue to remember Eric in their prayers. He’s a fighter, but he has a long battle ahead of him.”

The elder Medlen also asked, for Eric’s sake and the sake of the family, that fans refrain from speculation, especially on the internet, where erroneous information already has been a source of considerable anguish.

[rsatz28]

You have to be wondering what is going throught JF's head after this with Ashley running this class.

[SmallHurst]

I put this on another bb but, I need to spread the idea. I hate of sound like a PSA but, while you are thinking of someone elses welfare, take some time and take care of your own! Check out your safety gear! Snell 95 helmet are now out of date. Open up your wallet and make certain you are safe.

God bless Eric, his family and team.

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How do you tell the date on the helmet?

[ORIGLS6]

Should be a sticker inside.

[L78biscayne]

if you cant bfind the date its no good

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It's not that I can't find the date, I've never really looked! I bought a brand new helmet about 3 years ago just for racing, but really haven't needed it since I'm stuck in the 14's. I don't want to get to the track someday and find out I can't race in the 13's because my helmet is out of date. I'll check the inside, thanks for the help.

[SmallHurst]

The sticker will be inside the helmet it will either be M or SA and a year (95,00,05). You should also find build date. For instance, my helmet was made in '97 built to SA95 standards. Time for me to get a new helmet. If you are getting a helmet, you can find '00 helmets about $30-50 cheaper, but they will be out of date in 2012. '05 helmets will be out of date in 2017.

[GRB]

I would put money on John Force pulling his daughter out of the funny car class. Like the mechanics that work on them say, "I wouldn't get out of the electric chair to drive one of those things".

Too many things can go wrong and often do!

[rsatz28]

I would be suprised if he did pull her out. Racers are racers. They know the risks every time they climb into their car. The team may take a race or two off, but he and Ashley will be there in the end.