Austin Prock recently provided an update on drag-racing legend John Force’s recovery following his impressive victory at the Carolina Nationals. Prock mentioned that Force is doing well and remains closely involved with his team’s successes, as he is proud of the family’s collaboration and the success they have achieved together. Prock secured his third consecutive NHRA Funny Car win by defeating Matt Hagan in the final round.
John Force’s health has been a concern since his traumatic brain injury from an accident in June. Since then, updates about Force have been scarce. The crash left Force in intensive care before he was transferred to a rehab facility, and later discharged for outpatient therapy at home. His daughter, Brittany, shared a post mentioning his discharge from the rehab facility. The family has been supportive throughout the recovery process, with daughters Ashley, Brittany, Courtney, and Adria, and Laurie, maintaining a constant presence during Force’s hospitalizations.
The last update directly from John Force Racing provided more details about Force’s discharge from the Barrow Neurological Institute. Despite lingering short-term memory and cognitive issues, Force will now undergo outpatient speech, occupational, and physical therapy. The family is committed to helping Force through the next steps of his recovery process. The focus is on addressing his cognitive issues and memory problems through therapy. Force’s family is supportive of his recovery and is involved in his care as he continues to recuperate at home.
Prock’s victory in Concord was a significant achievement, especially given his win against Matt Hagan, a four-time and current champion. During his recent win, Prock mentioned that everything is going well at John Force Racing, indicating that Force is proud of the team’s accomplishments. Force’s involvement and support of the team despite his health struggles are an inspiration to many drag-racing enthusiasts. The family’s dedication to Force’s recovery and their constant presence during his hospitalizations demonstrate their commitment to his well-being.
During his time in rehab, Force has shown remarkable progress in his recovery journey. The outpatient therapy sessions he will undergo in California aim to address his lingering cognitive and memory issues. Force’s dedication to his rehabilitation, along with the unwavering support of his family, has been crucial in his recovery process. The updates provided by his family and John Force Racing indicate a positive outlook on his health and continued improvement. Force’s perseverance and the family’s unity in facing this challenge have been instrumental in his recovery and well-being.
