John Force Kenny Bernstein crash, Force injured

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

John's right knee was abrated down to the bone grinding off the ligaments and tendons that hold it together, possibly a career ending injury, our prayers go out to him and his family.

[Xplantdad]

Here is the latest...from NHRA.com

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Update: 6:20 p.m. Sunday: Doctors updated John Force's family and team following a thorough evaluation of his multiple injuries and the prognosis for a full recovery is very good.

Force sustained a broken left ankle and severe abrasion on his right knee. Force's left wrist also was dislocated and broken and he sustained some severe abrasions and slight fractures on a number of fingers on his right hand.

Throughout all procedures Force was alert and responsive. CAT scans performed came back negative and showed no damage other than the injuries to his legs and hands. Surgeons will begin cleaning a number of his injuries tonight and possibly setting his fractures if the swelling is at an acceptable level.



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[Xplantdad]

Again the latest from NHRA.com

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Monday, 1:30 a.m. Central: Good news from Baylor University Medical Center where doctors operating on 14-time NHRA Funny Car champ John Force were able to set his broken left ankle and determined that his wrist was not broken but just severely dislocated.

According to teamspokesman Elon Werner, doctors inserted three pins into Force's ankle to set it, and also inserted three temporary pins to stabilize his wrist.

Force came through the surgery well. A full update will be issued by the team midday Monday


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[mockingbird812]

Thank goodness. It was very fortunate that there was no fire to compound the mishap.

[Canucklehead]

I could just imagine the interview once he gets better. Man that guy can talk!!

[ORIGLS6]

I liked what Greg Anderson said. "He's our Dale Earnhardt".

Great news that they expect a full recovery. Say what you like about John Force, but "Bottom Line", he's an entertainer!

[Xplantdad]

And a really nice guy who does a lot for special needs kids...as he was one as a child (polio).

[BUIZILLA]

sure looks like the left rear tire exploded to me... I don't think the cone caused anything