John Force's Heartwarming Recovery with Daughter Courtney

John Force recovery revealed in heartwarming photo with daughter Courtney John Force a legendary name in drag racing and a 16 time NH Champion is making huge strides in his recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a high-speed crash now his daughter Courtney has posted a photo of the driver updating his fans on his recovery that I in late June of this year Force's funny car engine exploded during the NH Virginia Nationals propelling him into a concrete wall at 302 mph the crash led to severe injuries including a TBI and a fractured sternum but recent photos shared by his daughter Courtney Force provide a hopeful glimpse into his recovery Journey immediately after the crash Force managed to exit the wreckage though heavily injured he was airlifted to a Virginia hospital where he spent 15 days before being transferred to the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix for Specialized Care following 30 days of int iive treatment force was discharged to continue out patient therapy at home regaining his equilibrium and the ability to walk with assistance however he still contends with cognitive and short-term memory issues according to reports his family support has been important during this period particularly from his daughters Courtney and Britney Force Courtney's recent Instagram post provides fans with an update of the driver's well-being sharing moments of a heartwarming family moment John Forest can be seen to the right with his arm and a cast 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 two hearts cherishing every moment Courtney posted below the official update from John Force Racing confirms that force is undergoing outpatient speech occupational and physical therapy to address his remaining cognitive challenges a month after an engine explosion send his race car Kar in into a concrete guard wall at more than 300 mph at Virginia Motorsports Park drag racing champion John Force was discharged Tuesday from Barrow Neurological Institute where he was undergoing rehab for a TBI traumatic brain injury according to family members while the 16-time funny car Champion will continue to work with therapists specializing in such injuries and now will be on an outpatient basis in California he finally gets to sleep in his own bed said daughter Ashley Hood who with sister Britney Courtney and audrea and mother Lori maintained a constant presence through the Hall of Fame driver and car owners hospitalizations in Virginia and Arizona the next phase in the recovery process will be outpatient speech and ODP occupational and physical therapy to address lingering short-term memory and cognitive issues Force's story career which began in 1978 has seen him achieve 157 career funny car event wins adding to to his legendary status in the sport despite his accident he remains competitive standing fifth in the 2024 NH funny car standings through 11 of the 20 events this season with Jack Beckman standing in for the driver [Music]

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