NORTH DINWIDDIE, Va. — NHRA nice John Pressure was alert and speaking to security employees instantly after a fiery, 300-mph crash Sunday within the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
John Pressure Racing and the NHRA stated the 75-year-old Pressure was examined on the observe by the NHRA Medical Workforce earlier than being transported to a medical facility for additional analysis.
Through the first spherical of Humorous Automotive eliminations, the engine exploded Pressure’s automotive on the end line, with the automobile going throughout the centerline and hanging the left concrete guard wall, then careening again throughout into the fitting wall.
Three weeks in the past in New Hampshire, Pressure raced to his report 157th NHRA victory and second of the season.
In 2007 at age 58, Pressure was significantly injured in a racing crash in Ennis, Texas.