BREAKING NEWS: John Force Crash Sends NHRA Community into Shock

John Force is one of the biggest names in NHRA drag racing, with 16 Funny Car championships under his belt. But on Sunday, at the Texas Motorplex, disaster struck when Force's car exploded into flames during a qualifying run.

Force was immediately taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for second-degree burns on his face, neck, and hands. Fortunately, he is expected to make a full recovery, but the incident has sent shockwaves through the NHRA community.

Eyewitnesses say that Force's car erupted in flames just as he reached the finish line. The explosion was so intense that it caused the car to disintegrate, sending debris flying into the stands.

Thankfully, no fans were injured, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of the sport. "This is a reminder that even though these cars are incredibly fast, they are also incredibly dangerous," said NHRA President Glen Cromwell. "We need to take a hard look at our safety protocols and make sure that we are doing everything we can to protect our drivers and fans."

Force is a legend in the sport, and his crash has sent shockwaves through the NHRA community. "It's hard to believe that something like this could happen to someone like John," said fellow Funny Car driver Ron Capps. "He's one of the best in the business, and he's always been so careful."

The NHRA is currently investigating the cause of the crash, but it is too early to say what exactly went wrong. "We're still gathering information and trying to determine what happened," said Cromwell. "But we're committed to finding out what caused this crash and taking steps to prevent something like this from happening again."

In the meantime, the NHRA community is rallying around Force and his family. "John is a fighter," said Capps. "He's going to come back from this stronger than ever."