John is a tough sob, with a heart of gold! I took my foster son, who was about 6 at the time, to the drag races at Bradenton florida almost 30 years ago. There was a huge crowd outside of Johns trailer waiting for him. I had my foster son on my shoulders so he could see. When John came out, my foster son was so excited he yelled "hi John Force"! He pushed his way through the crowd, took him off my shoulders, and carried him around for 15 minutes . Made that kids whole year! God bless John Force! Thoughts and prayers!🙏

@gasser217

13 күн бұрын

THAT IS SO COOL!! WOW!

@sfranklin9073

13 күн бұрын

That's the kind of man he is. 👍

@retiredleo3679

13 күн бұрын

Nice story, thanks for sharing

@jamesmedina2062

12 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@larryhurley2314

12 күн бұрын

John is a damn GOOD guy !!! Hasn't forgotten where he came from.

The boys that welded up that safety cage and the engineers that designed it Need a round of applause!

@STRThermal

12 күн бұрын

Hell yeah, let's hear it for engineers. We engineers don't get a lot of love lol.

@user-dt7bl4em9k

12 күн бұрын

i figured that he had a pretty good cage around him

@fast97z24

12 күн бұрын

Believe that would be John Force Racing who built the chassis.

@MUSCLECARCORNER426

12 күн бұрын

Hello Bruce Amen to that Sir that was an amazing hard impact to hold up the way it did shows the strength of the chassis and roll cage Applause to the engineers thank you guys 👌👍

@kramnull8962

12 күн бұрын

We have to give a round of applause, for the fire being 600C cooler than it could have been.

When John Force walks into a room, Chuck Norris takes off his hat.

@Tides_Hi

13 күн бұрын

😂 very true!

@djplayskeys

12 күн бұрын

And John walks over with that massive smile on his face, gives Chuck a bear hug and says “how ya doin?”

@wisdomthroughaworldofwords1412

12 күн бұрын

Ha…Chuck Norris lets John Force do all the Funny Car Racing he wants.

@WildernessForever

11 күн бұрын

😂😂❤

@joesalinaz275

11 күн бұрын

I knew it was only a matter of time where John Force and Chuck Norris came up in the same discussion lol

75 yrs old and still has reaction times like that is amazing

@joshastana849

13 күн бұрын

Yup. Incredible. This sport keeps you young

@Gq85-ui8ho

13 күн бұрын

I'm younger and was taught the old ways, they don't make them like that anymore.

@JustJ-gs3rx

13 күн бұрын

It’s all experience and instinct

@johnbutera5805

12 күн бұрын

Didn't he once snatch a rabbit by the ears as it tried to run past him??

@nealbeach4947

11 күн бұрын

I thinks it's in his DNA.

Awesome to see the team praying! Prayers to John, family and team!

@nimrodpaul6875

6 күн бұрын

Rare in many areas of life actually to see but not uncommon at the track. More American sport than any imho

Prayers for John!! He is the GOAT.

@TrollAlert-xv6qg

9 күн бұрын

No he’s not you ARE

John is the toughest man alive! Prayers for a complete recovery.

Old man is tough as nails. That was a scary one. So happy to see him awake and moving.

@terryward4679

13 күн бұрын

He's the best

@anthonylaudano9435

13 күн бұрын

WHAT IS IT GOING TOO TAKE TOO SEE WE NEED SOFT WALLS

@PV2Omni

13 күн бұрын

Safer barriers might not help a lot, but they're definitely help some!

@anthonylaudano9435

13 күн бұрын

@@PV2Omni DUDE DID YOU SEE HOW HARD JOHN HIT THE WALL AND ALL THAT FORCE GOES RIGHT INTO THE DRIVER AND WITH SOFT WALLS WOULD HELP A TON FROM DRIVERS LIKE JOHN DONT GET HURT PERMINTLY AND THANK GOD JOHN WAS OK LOL HE IS ONE TOUGH 75YR OLD MAN LOL MUCH RESPECT FOR JOHN AND HE IS SO TOUGH

@broncobill3902

13 күн бұрын

I came here to say that exact same thing. 💪🏽

That guy is amazing. The face of NHRA. Best to him ,family and team.

I can hear him in the ambulance, "I'm getting too old for this shit."

@darrellteague8629

13 күн бұрын

That's what I was thinking as he was being helped from the car.

@RIPPERTON

12 күн бұрын

Then he says...."Im Just Kiddin"

@scottvadon2095

12 күн бұрын

... followed by "... get the backup car ready"

@louispaparella5766

12 күн бұрын

@@scottvadon2095 ...on to Norwalk!!!

@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars

12 күн бұрын

Don't forget he'll be thanking his sponsors too!

John is a friend of mine I completely lost it when I saw this. I have his racing clutch on my wall I love him so much he's like a dad to me.

@user-bl6ne3hc6n

13 күн бұрын

Eric Medlen saved his life,

@TheJacklwilliams

12 күн бұрын

i passed our local drag strip a couple weeks ago and mentioned the man. I’m 58 and John Force has always been The Man. This was tough to watch. Get well John! So glad to see you conscious!

@usmc03

12 күн бұрын

What did you gain from this lie? Such a good "friend" that you hears about his crash thru YT? 😂

@mikeklug3369

12 күн бұрын

Full of it

@jchambers2586

12 күн бұрын

@@usmc03 I actully herd it from my friend Red who is part of tony stwerts team.

John Force is a living legend in the NHRA

May the FORCE be with John!! He will be fine. What a legend. 75yrs old ..God bless.

@WildernessForever

11 күн бұрын

75 is the new 40!

@charlesking5328

10 күн бұрын

Not by a Longshot ! 😅

@johnrogers9481

8 күн бұрын

MAY.??? MAY = MAYBE!! I’d say the force IS with him!! We often see “MAY God bless so and so”…well that is “MAY or MAY NOT” eh!! Our words are important and powerful!! Like saying “MAY he get better”,,,where’s the power and certainty in that call!!

GOAT John Force. I’ll bet the first thing he asked the rescue team was, “did we win ?” Praying for his speedy recovery.

@user-pi6ro7ye5q

13 күн бұрын

Right after he asked "did we win?", he told them to get his backup car out of the trailer, and get it ready for the next round.

@chuckmiskel6553

12 күн бұрын

And how bad is the car? Can we do next round?

@123bentbrent

11 күн бұрын

I'm SURE that he knew that he won.

@tritontransport

10 күн бұрын

2nd question was “how long will it be before I can get back in the car”

@TrollAlert-xv6qg

9 күн бұрын

@@tritontransport3rd question when will the force take John to the grave

John force is an American treasure and must be protected at all costs.

@warrenmichael918

8 күн бұрын

I see people say this treasure and protect thing a bunch but this time it actually fits. This guy is a big deal to many many people.

Wild safety measures that all held firm and didn't malfunction. Engineers and welders deserve a raise.

Me and my son (Alex Von Fiedler)God rest his soul.... had the pleasure of meeting Mr Force at Texas motorplex when Alex was 8 cause John was his favorite driver... Wearing his Castrol crew jersey in the pits, John spotted him and instantly we were invited into his pit and what would become my son's biggest heros heart, a great man, father, racer and dare I say friend to everyone, especially Alex.. John told us to come back next year and he would welcome us once again.. Being a man of his word, he did just that.. Alex was so happy when he was treated like a vip by Mr Force.. his hero.... We made three more races over the years, and each time it was like watching old friends meet again.. they clicked together... I was a proud papa... Unfortunately my son Alex was killed in a fiery automobile accident in August of 2018... I lost my best friend that day... I'm am so proud he got to meet his hero and become buddies with him, that meant a lot to my son.. I want to think Alex was looking down on his buddy to make sure he would come out alive from this accident... God bless you John Force for being an outstanding human being... God speed your recovery........ Alex I love you son... And miss you deeply...... Mr Force you are undoubtedly the greatest racer me and Alex ever had the pleasure of meeting.... Thank you from the bottom of my heart..... You are THE GOAT................. Sincerely Robert J Fiedler

@geneheck

12 күн бұрын

What a great story. Thanks for sharing.

@WildernessForever

11 күн бұрын

😢❤

@davenorman6717

11 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@fjohnson9749

7 күн бұрын

🙏🏼❤️

I'm the same age and I don't even like driving on the freeways these days... With that said, John Force has a legend as far back as I can remember.

Wow I'm barely 50 and I whine about 'getting old'....I'll shut my trap forever and never say stuff like that again. AGE IS MEANINGLESS. Spirit heart courage, a love for life and commitment to excellence in whatever you do are the only metrics that matter. What more proof do you need than John Force??? ABSOLUTE LEGEND

@joejones9520

6 күн бұрын

when ur 58 like me youll wish you were young again like you were when you were 50

A tribute to the expertise of his crew that safety cage was strengthened to perfection and it without doubt saved John's life, whatever them boys are paid isn't enough 👏👍

John Force is the man. He is the effin man. Greatest drag racer of all time. He is the goat. Godspeed Mr. Force. 🇺🇸

Wow 75yrs old & still winning races God bless you MAN you are 1 of a kind.

@pedraw

7 күн бұрын

A 300 mph race at that...............unreal.

@frankteague471

Күн бұрын

⁠😂. John is the man

I needed to see this. I needed to see John getting out and being conscious and alert. When first seeing the first couple of lines of the headline story I thought of Dale Earnhardt and feared the worse. It was such a relief to find out it wasn't the case.

@warrenmichael918

8 күн бұрын

me too! I watched the wreck a few times and keep hearing he is still in an ICU but i never realized he was so alert and got out on his own, well with help but this was a relief to me as well.

John you are in my prayers brother. May the hand of GOD KEEP YOU & MAY HIS GRACE COVER YOU. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Saw him sit up and talk to his daughter That's all i needed Those were some hard hits man Wow

@123bentbrent

11 күн бұрын

I was working during the race, and heard that he had been in a bad crash. But further news just wasn't coming out. The race was on tv that night. I always have it set to record. Like you said, once I saw him sit up, I felt much better.

That’s one tough old man. He drove that wreck as far as he could. Hope he didn’t get hurt to bad.

@kennethjacobs2151

13 күн бұрын

He was still trying to get it over the finish line.

@bobbrinkerhoff3592

13 күн бұрын

@@kennethjacobs2151 he was crossing the finish line when the engine let go .

@user-sm3ii5dk1u

12 күн бұрын

Blows up car and yet still steers away from the wall on his right and then only contacts left wall by not being able to see through the debris and fire.

John Force is synonymous with Old-School Drag Racing! He’s got enough money that he doesn’t NEED to race these Ultra-High Performance Funny Cars; he does it because that’s what he loves to do! May God continue to Bless and Heal John so he can continue to do what he loves and those of us who are fans get to watch one of the Best and Toughest Funny Car Drivers!

He was just worried that he might not get to mention his sponsors before they took him away. Live life to its fullest John. 🎉

John is tougher than a woodpeckers lips, heal quick Mr.

Glad to see him awake and alert. Pathetic to see the media immediately stick a camera and microphone in the face of someone in shock who just witnessed their mentor and teammate go through a horrible crash and get ambulanced off.

@fractuss

10 күн бұрын

Honestly he could have walked away from the camera.

I am near his age and , I have loved him and his family for many , many years. I first saw him race when I was 19 years old . Praying , many prayers for John and his family , God please watch over him,and family Amen !

I've been an Aussie fan since the 80's. "You know what I'm saying" my thoughts are with you mate. ☮️♥️🙏

@emrakultheaeonstorn7430

13 күн бұрын

I wish we had ANDRA Top Doorslammer here in the states

Holy Moly!! This scared the crap out of me. John is one tough SOB. Sending prayers to him.

I had the fortunate opportunity to sit next to John on a flight from San Francisco to Dallas. I grew up watching him race, so I was meeting one of my heroes. Nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. We talked about the new car they were building for the reality show and had a great flight! Great to see that he pulled through this one.

@jefftinney3131

6 күн бұрын

Yea. My brother saw him at an airport and went up to talk to him about his last race. A real gentleman.

When you accomplish incredible things you make yourself a target for people who are angry, bitter and jealous. John has been no exception but he’s put the work in and deserves everything that he’s got.

John Force is an original tough guy. May God be with him.

My thoughts and prayers goes out to John force I hope he is okay

I have met John several times over 30 years. I would like to call him a friend ❤. Robin and I wish John and the team and the family the very best... Like someone said above I lost it when I saw the hit. I don't know what else to say.. God Bless ❤❤❤

John saw Elvis more than once! He has a great car and crew. He'll be fine he never gives up!!

@cosmicraysshotsintothelight

12 күн бұрын

Elvis became his airbag against that wall. Kissed him on the cheek and said "Not yet, brother!".

@BIGTONY2132001

12 күн бұрын

@@cosmicraysshotsintothelight John needs a decal of this quote to put on his car!! awesome

That safety safari guy is something else. You can tell he takes his job very serious and it’s not just a pay check. He cares about what he does and understands and accepts 100% the responsibilities that are in his shoulders. To this man, great job sir. We need a lot more of you in many professions on and off the track.

Its so badass that he's still doing what he loves at his age. With his entire family. What a dream id love to have my kids with me like he does at there ages.

My Lord, this guy is one tough Racer and have seen him survive worst... There was a time when he was flown out on a med-evac and heard the following year he had the same company fly him back into the track for that years competition...

John Force IS above all, one hell of a human being. GOD bless John and his Family!

John will be bk he's a strong cookie,,,wow what a amazing guy 75 years old and driving like a young man.. 🙏❤️ from UK fan.

@123bentbrent

11 күн бұрын

He had already mentioned retiring. This could just be enough to make him do it. But I hope that he comes back for at least one more race or season. Get well soon, John!

Terrible crash but no where near as bad as Dallas.

I'm curious as to why the on-board safety system never deployed the parachutes when the engine exploded. You can clearly see that at least one is still in its pack as the car goes back across the track. Having one or both chutes out might've scrubbed a little speed and slightly lessened the impact with the wall. That'll be an interesting conversation between the NHRA and JFR. Hopefully John recovers super quickly.

@BrianHammill

13 күн бұрын

I had the same thoughts. After Scott Kalitta's unfortunate explosion and fatal 300 MPH crash out the end of the track several years ago, that system was supposed to prevent the same thing from ever happening. I've seen it misfire once bringing a good run to an early end, but that's better than crashing. I suspect the explosion may have severed power connections to the system and/or the parachute squibs before it could function. Will be an interesting conversation. Put it back in the hands of the engineers. I'd love to see the results of a post-crash analysis of that system and why it did not deploy the chutes. Prayers for John and his family and for lessons learned to make the sport even more safe.

@Bthracer21

12 күн бұрын

I don't know the system set up. But having seen some other systems that are computer based, that explosion may have taken out thr PC that would have controlled the chute deployment.

@BrianHammill

12 күн бұрын

Such a safety system should be based on embedded microcontrollers with redundancy, memory error correction, functional safety hardware and software plus an internal battery backup with enough energy to fire the chutes. The same kind of mission critical system that would be on an airplane or spacecraft is called for. There are safety standards for passenger vehicle electronics down to the wipers and radio because a failure in anything can potentially lead to unsafe operation. Designing a system for a funny car would be interesting and a challenge to give the maximum safety and reliability along with being small enough and light weight. I'd love to learn more and talk with someone with influence.

@QR3550

12 күн бұрын

@@BrianHammill If you look closely to the car when it comes back across the track after the first hit, it sure looks like the red "remove before flight" flags are still pinned to the parachutes, which would render the safety system useless. If that's the case, someone f**ked up at the highest level!

He won the race, car blows up, he controls it for the most part, going down track. Sits up on the stretcher looking like he might wanna go check out his car. That’s tough!

@user-pi6ro7ye5q

13 күн бұрын

Nah, he was telling his crew chief to get the back-up car out of the trailer.

Prayers for John Force

Prayers going up for John Force and family! He is my favorite NHRA driver! He's such a nice guy! I hope he has a speedy recovery!

He'll be OK. So cages in those cars are amazing. But still racing at 75? Wow!

Wishing big John all the best and hope he recovers quickly.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger is not just a movie line here. Like his team mate said he's one tough SOB. God bless em!

Prayers are with you, John. God's got your back.

Blessings JF you make America proud !

The man raised four daughters. He used to say in the opening for his TV show that all his terrible crashes paled in comparison to raising them! 😂 It wouldn't surprise me if he still thinks that. What a legend!

@123bentbrent

11 күн бұрын

I remember that show, and loved it. I especially liked the one where he took his daughters to see the trailer that he grew up in.

@johnm8891

11 күн бұрын

@@123bentbrent I remember that episode too. I think his brother may also have been in it. Great show!

Incredible! I've followed John all my life! I'm 75 also, what an incredible man!

The man’s a legend! He’ll be back for more! I Wish him a speedy recovery!

Hope the old man is okay. I went to school with Courtney back in Yorba Linda and my dad raced Super Stock so John was always a topic of conversation around our house. I haven't followed racing much in the last 20 years and I'm just amazed to find out that he's still racing at his age, let alone tough enough to come away from a wreck like that.

@jacobmasters438

12 күн бұрын

I've never been to California. In Indiana we consider Indianapolis the "racing capital of the world." However, I can't help but notice the plethora of phenomenal drivers across all disciplines of motor racing that have come out of California.

Went to a show at his shop, in OC with the family!! Spoke with him, what a class act! Praying for a full and complete recovery!

Wishing you a full healthy recovery Love from Australia 🇦🇺

love you john you are the man

I've been watching NHRA on and off for most of my life - amazing to see him out there and as competitive as ever at 75. Hope he's alright after the accident

What a great person my prayers go out to you he’s a true legend and thanks for the autograph in Texas years ago you made my day

John cant be forced down!!! I love watching him!!!! He is such a driven man at the wheel!!!! Stay strong John... Prayers for him and his family... 🙏🙏🙏😢😢❤❤❤.....

I've been a John Force fan since the day I got into drag racing. Went to Maple Grove back in 97 and actually stayed in the same hotel as most of the drivers. Went to the hotel bar after Friday qualifying and him and his crew were in the bar. We ended up hanging out with him till about 2 in the morning. Absolute blast. Let us back in his pit the next day. He actually took my phone from me as i was talking to my dad and introduced himself and talked to my dad for several minutes. I know this man will recover from this and probably be back in the car before the season is over. Get well John.

@joelombardi5235

12 күн бұрын

Maple Grove in Mechanicsburg?

@derekpuffenbarger8590

12 күн бұрын

@@joelombardi5235 outside of Redding

As someone relatively new to welding, kudos to the people that built Force's machine, that was built properly.

Praying for John🙏🙏 May God bless and be with you and family

His name says it all...force. A force to recon with and never question. The greatest funny car driver ever period!!! 75 years old and still smoking the competition. Nothing can ever keep that man down

John force will not quit after this accident unless his health says he can't .I have been following him for 35 years and he has been thru worse crashes than that

He’s a force to be reckoned with stay strong force family ❤lifelong fan

Such a Legend.. Glad to see he's still alive.. God Bless you John 🙏🏼

Glad he was able to get up and talking! I’m sure his body is gonna be sore from the impacts he took! Take your time John and heal we will see you when you’re ready to get back out there! Praying for you, your family and friends! 🙏

John Force is a tough dude. May the force be with him. My prayers for John and his family. I WILL BE BACK. THE FORCE HAS SPOKEN

Austin was emotional I knew how he feel

Have been watching you race for decades John I hope that God will take care of you God speed

I first saw JF run at OIC in So Cal when I was 16, I’ll just say that was many years ago,,,,; double fidgets…. He’s one tough man; thanks for all the ear busting hard and fast runs, and never forgetting the fans !!!

The man is a beast! He’s up and moving so that’s a great sign. Thank GOD it wasn’t worse.

Live or die, John Force walks among Kings!

My prayers are with you John, you are truly blessed!

Seeing the crews gathered to pray. Lord give John healing

He is the Goat of the N.H.R.A. !!! THANKS for all u do for the sport !!

Mr JF. 🙏🏻To you and your family. Its nothing with what ever you do for the future. You have nothing else to prove. You're in the books. Time to enjoy life and what you have

@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars

12 күн бұрын

But that's EXACTLY what he's doing! This is his PASSION!

Prayers & best wishes from AUSTRALIA to the legend John Force.

Ol John is tougher than a 2 dollar steak.

@charlesfleetwood8585

13 күн бұрын

Stop it lol 😅 God bless🙏

John going to be sore for a while. I just grazed the wall at 180 MPH in my low budget blown alcohol funny car one time, and that left me bruised, sore, and a fractured thumb from holding on to the steering wheel. I can only imagine slamming the wall at 300 MPH.

@huracanmedia1661

13 күн бұрын

I would like to think so however with no updates and silence from all generally not a good sign. If you look at the video closely and the stills of car on the tow truck the frame and cage are clearly bent and possibly broken. Wishing all the best

@lilbitofjoy6130

13 күн бұрын

@@huracanmedia1661 That is my thoughts and fears as well. Usually when someone crashes, you get SOMETHING from reps/news/family/driver by now. With someone as high profile as John, I thought the family/john etc would want to get word out as quickly as possible that nothing serious is wrong. The crickets on this is frightening for me. I mean it is absolute silence in close to 24 hour period. That, in my history of these crashes and updates coming out, is unusual especially for someone as high profile as John Force. Sure he sat up on the stretcher, but it could have been him in shock and pain breaking through the shock not allowing him to lie down. I hope and pray he is ok but like you, the silence is frightening at this point. The only thing we have heard is immediately after the crash and all we have heard from that is, John Force was injured and flown out of the drag strip. That was a seriously bad blow from the side and internal damage could have easily happened. I am worried that is for sure.

@huracanmedia1661

13 күн бұрын

@@lilbitofjoy6130 Sadly agree

@garyjackson3531

13 күн бұрын

Not much to update. He was flown to the hospital alert and moving around. They wanted to make sure John was OK. Seeing as how Brittany was back at the track for the second round of Top Fuel and Austin won Funny Car, I wouldn't worry. Brittany wouldn't have raced if the crash was serious.

God Bless Ya John..... All our Prayers Brother....

Stay tough John, prayers for quick healing!🙏🙏🙏

Scariest part is that he may consider retiring. Not yet John please. We all need & love you!

@garyjackson3531

13 күн бұрын

He's #2 in points. Unless Laurie and Ashley force him, he won't retire. He has said he can see the end of the line, and Austin Prock will replace him. That's a pretty good choice!

@IRenegadEEEEE

13 күн бұрын

I wouldn't blame him. He has done more for this sport than just about any human. If he decides this is enough and wants to walk away into retirement he has more than earned it. Just hope he's ok.

He may have thought he was Driving his old Peterbilt back in the old days!

John, please get well and back soon to the race track, pulling for you Buddy.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you John Force.May God give you a speedy and full recovery. From 1320 Pauly cause that's where I am at the finish line!

It's hard seeing John like that ...when back in day he was all ways out of the car before most even got to him....

The Force is strong in John

never been happier that the Force team has such a commitment to safety and innovation in safe design.

>> KNOWN ((JOHN )) SINCE LIONS DRAG STRIP DAYS.. > LIKE 1972.. OK.. - WE ALL LOVE JOHN.. BUT.. THIS IS LIKE THE 2nd. , 3rd,, OR 4th,, accident in the last 2 -- 3 years.. >> * I have lost count..>> Hey John.. Just Sayin.. WE DO NOT WANT To Lose You... OK.... > MAYBE THERE IS REASON?? THAT YOUR NOT TELLING US. > SO,,, PLEASE , MAKE THE CORRECT MOVE FOR YOU,,, YOUR FAMILY,,,, DRAG RACING,, YOUR FANS.. YOUR LIFE... LOVE YA..!!

@RyanEverson16r

13 күн бұрын

This punctuation is certifiably insane.

@gasser217

13 күн бұрын

@@RyanEverson16r YES, IT IS!! : )

@kevinsmith7697

13 күн бұрын

@@RyanEverson16rthe day john quits it would be the end of him ! This is his passion! Go Johnny go 🫡🇺🇸

@NickL951

12 күн бұрын

Lions drag strip, that's old school!

Many prayers and much love for one hell of a driver ❤

Prayers for John Force to be ok! That was intense and very scary!! 😮

Tough old bird that loves the race! Hope all is well with John!

Talk about a bell ringer, damn

He's been thru worse , bounced back even better, sometimes i think he thrives on it, check out memphis in the late 80's or early 90's & collision in dallas.