John Pressure, the Nationwide Scorching Rod Affiliation (NHRA) nice who was concerned in a horrific crash Sunday afternoon on the Virginia Nationals, remained within the ICU on Monday, his workforce mentioned.
John Pressure Racing launched the replace after “catastrophic engine failure” led to his Humorous Automobile explosion and subsequent crash into two separate guard partitions.
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NHRA Humorous Automobile driver John Pressure appears on throughout qualifying for the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee, on June 7, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“Attending medical doctors purposely had been shifting slowly in assessing the extent of the accidents to the Corridor of Fame proprietor and driver due to the depth of the influence,” the race workforce mentioned in an announcement. “Medical employees is not going to present a therapy and restoration timetable till a complete analysis is accomplished.”
Pressure’s spouse and 4 daughters joined him on the hospital.
“Updates on the 157-time tour winner’s situation will probably be launched on the discretion of the medical employees.”
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NHRA Humorous Automobile driver John Pressure takes off throughout qualifying for the NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, on Nov. 11, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
His workforce mentioned Sunday that Pressure was “aware and alert” within the rapid aftermath of the wreck when security personnel rushed to his aspect.
Pressure, 75, was in his Humorous Automobile driving down the observe, like he had achieved 1000’s of occasions earlier than, when his engine exploded, inflicting him to veer throughout the centerline and into the wall. His car crossed again over the road and hit the guard wall once more.
NHRA Humorous Automobile driver John Pressure with daughter Brittany Pressure throughout the Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, on Might 18, 2024. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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John Pressure Racing described his car as having “catastrophic engine failure” after he crossed the end line at 302 mph.
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