John Power was injured when his engine exploded and his automotive caught fireplace Sunday afternoon at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

“In the course of the first spherical of Humorous Automotive eliminations on the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals on Sunday at Virginia Motorsports Park, John Power’s Humorous Automotive suffered an engine explosion on the end line after which crossed the centerline, placing each guard partitions earlier than coming to a cease,” the Nationwide Scorching Rod Affiliation mentioned in an announcement.

“Power was alert and was examined onsite by the NHRA Medical Crew earlier than being transported to an area medical facility for additional analysis.”

Power, 75, is taken into account a drag racing legend, having received greater than a dozen championships.

Earlier this month, Power raced to his document 157th NHRA victory.

This story was initially revealed by Scripps Information Richmond.