NHRA star Ron Capps' funny car explodes, crashes during Arizona Nationals

National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) funny car driver Ron Capps was involved in a scary crash during the Arizona Nationals on Sunday.

Capps’ vehicle came off the starting line fast and in the blink of an eye, the top of his car exploded. He careened across the dividing line and into the left guard wall. Capps was able to get out of his vehicle under his own power.

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The NHRA said he was examined by the on-site medical team before he was released.