Shocking moment car explodes at 306mph during NHRA Funny Car race leaving driver John Force in hospital

RACING driver John Force has been hospitalized following a terrifying 306mph fireball crash.

The 75-year-old was rushed from the track following the incident at an NHRA event in Virginia on Sunday.

X @ @JohnForce_FCDrag racer John Force has walked away from a terrifying 306mph crash[/caption] TSN sportsForce’s engine exploded during a NHRA Funny Car race on Sunday[/caption]

Drag race legend Force was behind the wheel of a PEAK Chevy Camaro as he took on Terry Haddock in a high-speed run.