NHRA legend John Force, 75, is showing signs of improvement in the intensive care unit one week after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fiery crash, according to his team and family.

Force's racing team released a statement on social media Sunday saying that Force was moved from a Virginia hospital's trauma intensive care to neuro intensive care on Wednesday and, after struggling with commands, was able to open his eyes on the fifth day of his hospital stay.

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