Nationwide Scorching Rod Affiliation (NHRA) legend John Power was “acutely aware and speaking” to security officers following his horrific crash on the Virginia Nationals on Sunday, his workforce mentioned.
Power was taken to a hospital after the wreck.
Power was in his Humorous Automotive using down the monitor, like he had completed hundreds of occasions earlier than, when his engine exploded, inflicting him to veer throughout the centerline and into the wall. His automobile crossed again over the road and hit the guard wall once more.
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John Power, of Yorba Linda, California, driving a JFR 500 Peak Chevy ’22 Camaro SS previous to second spherical qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on Saturday, June 8, 2024 on the Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee. (David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photos)
“Through the first spherical of Humorous Automotive eliminations on the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, John Power’s Humorous Automotive suffered an engine explosion on the end line after which crossed the centerline, putting each guard partitions earlier than coming to a cease,” the NHRA mentioned.
“Power was alert and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Staff earlier than being transported to an area medical facility for additional analysis.”
John Power Racing described his automobile as having “catastrophic engine failure” after he crossed the end line at 302 mph.
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NHRA humorous automotive driver John Power with daughter Brittany Power through the Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Could 18, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
The wreck got here as Power picked up an NHRA document 157th win three weeks in the past. He gained No. 156 again in April.
“We’re retaining our pal John Power in our ideas and prayers. He’s one powerful cookie,” NASCAR nice Tony Stewart, who races in NHRA’s High Gasoline class, wrote on X.
Austin Prock, Power’s teammate, gained the occasion later Sunday.
“(The trophy) goes straight to the hospital to John Power,” he mentioned.
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NHRA Humorous Automotive driver John Power throughout qualifying for the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, on June 8, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“It’s simply powerful to see any individual undergo that, particularly when it’s any individual you actually care about, however I do know he’ll be again. We’re race automotive drivers, and we’ve got to flip the swap. I do know John wished us to be out right here, going rounds and I’m glad we did our job.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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