[simple simon]

Force rolled up in the middle of our time trials and stayed through the first round, just enjoying being at the track. Cell-phone cameras were whipped out as he chatted with the gathered troops, and you could just see him light up. I finally talked him into making a run (yeah, like that was a hard sell), helping him into his Lincoln pickup, tossing his walker into the bed alongside his wheelchair, and sending him on his way.


With a large group cheering (literally) him on and applauding, he saddled up in the left lane for what would be his first trip down the quarter-mile since the scary accident in Dallas nearly two months ago. He turned his ever-present Castrol cap backward and yelled out the window, "Tell Pedregon I'm coming for him," and off he went. It was a very, very special moment.

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[Racer Duck]

reallly a neat story. I'm glad to see John moving around and getting the old juices flowing again.

[Robertdjr]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

reallly a neat story. I'm glad to see John moving around and getting the old juices flowing again.

Me too! I was watching that race from Dallas and thought for sure he was either seriously hurt worse than he was or dead. That was one heck of a wreck he had. Luckily, his guardian angel was riding with him that day.

If you haven't seen it, here's the YouTube video:

YouTube - John Force Dallas Crash 2007

[Phils20]

I was at Dover that day, and it was tough getting accurate info on it until I got home. I had no idea how bad it was at the time.

John truly is a lucky man. I would not be surprised to see him race this season, then retire.

[Bob Tanner]

Great story.

As if losing Medlin earlier in the season wasn't bad enough, he almost loses his own life. Like everyone, I hope John returns healthy and active but...

Seeing Ashley strap in must be tough for him thiese days.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Great story.

As if losing Medlin earlier in the season wasn't bad enough, he almost loses his own life. Like everyone, I hope John returns healthy and active but...

Seeing Ashley strap in must be tough for him thiese days.

methinks John will retire within the next 18 months (or do a "Mark Martin") .. not because he's slowed down, which he has, but because he wants to devote more time to his thriving teams. he's the perfect example of a "stage mother" when it comes to his girls.