John Force recovery revealed an heartwarming photo with daughter Courtney John Force a legendary name in drag racing and a 16 time NH Champion is making huge strides in his recovery after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a high-speed crash now his daughter Courtney has posted a photo of the driver updating his fans on his recovery in late June of this year forces's funny car engine exploded during the NH Virginia Nationals propelling him into a concrete wall at 3 102 mph the crash led to severe injuries including a TBI and a fractured sternum but recent photos shared by his daughter Courtney Force provide a hopeful glimpse into his recovery Journey immediately after the crash Force managed to exit the wreckage though heavily injured he was airlifted to a Virginia hospital where he spent 15 days before being transferred to the baron Neurological Institute in Phoenix for Specialized Care following 30 days of intensive treatment force was discharged to continue out patient therapy at home regaining his equilibrium and the ability to walk with assistance however he still contends with cognitive and short-term memory issues according to reports John Force driver of the Castrol high mileage Ford funny car waves to the fans during the NH Carolina Nationals on September 20th 2009 at smack Dragway in Concord North Carolina John Force is making progress in his recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a a highp speed crash his family support has been important during this period particularly from his daughters Courtney and Britney Force Courtney's recent Instagram post provides fans with an update of the driver's well-being sharing moments of a heartwarming family moment John Force can be seen to the right with his arm in a cast enjoyed the time we had in Tahoe this summer it was filled with long walks time with family Farmers Market Beach days and ice cream dates with the girls two hearts cherishing every moment Courtney posted below Britney Force also shared updates air 30 days after his crash peace out Phoenix after 30 days my dad is finally heading home where we will continue Outpatient Therapy these next steps to recovery will definitely be a family effort she posted below the official update from John Force Racing confirms that force is undergoing outpatient speech occupational and physical therapy to address his remaining cognitive challenges a month after an engine explosion sent his race car kening into a concrete guard wall at more than 300 mph at Virginia Motorsports Park drag racing champion John Force was discharged Tuesday from bar Neurological Institute where he was undergoing rehab for a TBI traumatic brain injury according to family members while the 16 time funny car Champion will continue to work with therapists specializing in such injuries it now will be on an patient basis in California he finally gets to sleep in his own bed said daughter Ashley Hood who with sisters Britney Courtney and audrea and mother Lori maintained a constant presence through the Hall of Fame driver and car owners hospitalizations in Virginia and Arizona the next phase in the recovery process will be outpatient speech and otpt occupational and physical therapy to address lingering short-term memory and cognitive issues forces's storied career which began in 197 78 has seen him achieve 157 career funny car event wins adding to his legendary status in the sport despite his accident he remains competitive standing fifth in the 2024 NH funny car standings through 11 of the 20 events this season with Jack Beckman standing in for the driver