Force, who was conscious and able to speak after the crash, had crossed the finish line during his first round of Funny Car eliminations when his engine exploded, according to ESPN. His car then ...

Force, who won a record 157th NHRA race three weeks ago in New Hampshire, was seriously injured in 2007 at age 58 in another crash in Ennis, Texas. He is pursuing his 17th NHRA Funny Car ...