Humorous automotive legend John Pressure was hospitalized Sunday after a fiery high-speed crash throughout the first spherical of eliminations on the NHRA Virginia Nationals.
Pressure, 75, had simply gained his warmth with a 302 mph run at Virginia Motorsports Park when his engine exploded in an enormous fireball. The automotive veered left into the other wall, crashing after which careening again throughout the observe into the appropriate wall. Pressure was in a position to escape the flames and climb to security earlier than getting in an ambulance.
After being examined by NHRA medical officers, Pressure was transported to an area hospital for added analysis.
Pressure has been a mainstay on the NHRA circuit since his debut 46 years in the past in 1978. Since then, he is gained 157 titles and 16 season championships.
Pressure ranks second within the 2024 NHRA Humorous Automotive standings via 9 of 21 occasions this season. He’s the proprietor of John Pressure Racing, which additionally options his daughter Britanny Pressure, a two-time NHRA Prime Gas champion.