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Force Injured in Dallas Top End Collision
14-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force was airlifted via helicopter
out of the Dallas Motorplex today after a hard top-end collision
with Kenny Bernstein during the second round of Funny Car eliminations
at the NHRA Fall Nationals. Bernstein apparently moved left toward
the centerline, clipping the last timing cone and colliding with
Force just past the finish line. Force's car hit the concrete guard
wall where the body flew off, then coming to a stop.
Reports from the top end said both drivers were out of their cars
after the crash. Force was alert and conscious, talking with Emergency
Medical Technicians and reportedly has injuries to his legs, feet
and a serious injuries to his hands. He¹ll require an extensive
work-up and treatment reported NHRA doctor Dwight Shewchuk according
to a copyrighted story on NHRA.com. Force was transported to Baylor
University Medical Hospital via Life Flight Helicopter where he'll
receive a more complete medical evaluation. Bernstein was not seriously
injured in the accident.
As this story develops, ESPN has added this online video from their Sports Center Desk.
[9/23/2007]
