John Force still dealing with symptoms from traumatic brain injury after crash, team expresses optimism

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National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) legend John Force was moved out of intensive care as he recovers from severe injuries he suffered in a horrific crash last month, his team said.

John Force Racing said the Funny Car driver was moved from neuro-intensive care and into acute neuro care but is still dealing with issues from the traumatic brain injury he suffered in the race. Still, the team expressed optimism.

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John Force prior to second-round qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on June 8, 2024, at the Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee. (David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"Although Force is still dealing with cognitive and behavioral symptoms from his TBI, the fact that the Hall of Famer can converse with medical staff, family members, and John Force Racing president Robert Hight, who flew in this week, is an encouraging sign," the team said. "However, there have also been periods of confusion, which doctors say require time and patience to treat.

"Also noteworthy was the fact that the 75-year-old grandfather of five regained his equilibrium to the point that he was able to start walking with the assistance of medical staff members."

Top Fuel driver Steve Torrence displays a sticker in support of Funny Car legend John Force during the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 28, 2024, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. (Will Lester/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The team said the next step would be moving to a facility that