This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NHRA legend John Force taken to hospital after funny car engine explodes Funny car legend John Force was hospitalized Sunday after a fiery high-speed ...

Thank you for continuing to respect the privacy of the family and John Force Racing team members." The Force family, anchored at the hospital since the incident, has shown immense solidarity.

before eventually being discharged from hospital to continue with his rehabilitation from home. John Force, driver of the Castrol High Mileage Ford funny car waves to the fans during the NHRA ...