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"FORCE GOES TO TOP OF THE PERFORMANCE LIST AT PHOENIX
14-Time Champ Makes Dramatic Return to Cockpit of Castrol GTX Ford Mustang

CHANDLER, Ariz. – For John Force, drag racing’s most prolific winner, and four months of intensive rehabilitation following the most serious crash of his pro career culminated Monday in an unexpected and spectacular 4.782 second, 327.51 mile per hour sprint down a resurfaced quarter mile at Firebird Raceway.
It was the quickest run recorded during a National Time Trials test session extended by Sunday’s rain and it all but ended speculation about Force’s ability to rally from injuries that included a compound fracture of the left ankle, broken bones in both hands, broken toes and ligament and tendon damage.
With many his peers looking on, the 58-year-old icon fired the engine on a race car on which daughter Ashley’s Castrol GTX Ford Mustang body had been mounted and, on his first effort since last Sept. 23, successfully executed a burnout and launch before shutting off at half track.
That done, the 125-time tour winner came back hours later and laid down the aforementioned 4.782 that moved him to the top of the performance list ahead of veteran Ron Capps, whose 4.786 in the NAPA Dodge had been the previous best.
Walking with a noticeable limp, Force passed the first phase of his comeback test on Saturday when he was able to get in and out of the cockpit and exit through the roof hatch, thereby satisfying NHRA safety concerns."

Saw that the other day on NHRA's site. Not bad for the first full pass back.

i wanna see how neff's car does with the new boss 500 motor. and i was not aware force's force left

Now THAT'S gettin' back on the horse that throwed ya!

Can't keep a good man down, can you????????

The old man will be back ......... don't ever doubt it

Force did great this weekend. It's good to see him back and most importantly HEALTHY!!

it is good to see him back .. but you can def tell his accident was a life changing experience for him .. he`s a bit subdued and a bit more humble ( a nicer gentler force to recon with )

He's a riot! Especially after Tony's car blew up! He always makes me laugh at how he rambles and rambles and rambles and rambles and rambles and........

Originally Posted by 737Pilot

Force did great this weekend. It's good to see him back and most importantly HEALTHY!!

I talked with John at the Phoenix show. I was a little concerned with the way he looked and acted. Not the old John Force I'm used to. Personally, I wish he'd take a year off and get completely well. Others I spoke with at the show felt the same way.

Let me just say this though, for those of you who haven't had the opportunity to deal with him through the years as I have. Mr. (heavy on the Mr.) John Force is the consumate professional drag racer. Although he comes across as brash sometimes, I'm convinced he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I have never seen him in a foul mood at the drags. Always helpful when I go to tech his cars and never, never a tech problem. First class equipment operated by a first class gentleman.

Hi Richard. Some day I have to get down there for a national event.

I really enjoyed the segment they did with John showing all the safety improvements they made in the driver's compartment....

Does appear that John has a ways to go in his recovery, but his love of the sport sure hasn't faded at all!!!!!

Originally Posted by pro70z28

Hi Richard. Some day I have to get down there for a national event.

Hey Gary, got one comin' up...Feb 21 to 24, followed by a Divisional Feb 28 to Mar 2.....Planes, trains and buses leaving every hour on the hour

I'd love to see you and the wife again. You're good people.

Thanks Richard. We'd be in big trouble if we left now though. Gonna' be a grandpa any day now.

That's fantastic!!!!! Your first?