Drag racing legend John Force survives 300 mph crash: 'That was horrifying'

The racer's engine exploded on a track in Virginia.

One day after legendary National Hot Rod Association drag racer John Force escaped a fiery crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, track officials and other drivers are sharing their thoughts and feelings.

Force's engine exploded during the first round of Funny Car eliminations on Sunday. His car crossed the centerline, striking both guard walls before coming to a stop, the National Hot Rod Association released in a statement. "These cars are dangerous, no matter what," NHRA Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria said."We’re going over 330 miles per hour in less than four seconds and 1,000 feet.""It starts with the chassis. They’ve evolved over the years. We’ve made them better," NHRA Funny Car driver JR Todd said."The padding is the key, that’s inside the roll cage. It doesn’t let our heads beat off the Chrome Molly Tubing.

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