US EditionFormer UFC Champ, Actor Airlifted After Race Track Crash Near Kansas City: Reports
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 9 – Randy Couture suffered burns, trauma injuries, and smoke inhalation in a crash while preparing for his NHRA Pro Mod debut, and is expected to recover after hospitalization, sources said.
- On Tuesday, July 8, UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture crashed during an NHRA practice run in Kansas City and was airlifted to a burn center.
- In April, Couture announced his intent to debut in NHRA Pro Mod with Scag Racing, aiming for a 2025 debut after earlier practice runs; his plans were delayed due to feeling unready.
- Given the crash’s unresolved cause, Couture’s racing future remains uncertain as investigations continue, highlighting the risks athletes face when crossing into motorsports.
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Former UFC champ, actor airlifted after race track crash near Kansas City: reports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and actor Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center after a crash at a racetrack in Odessa, Missouri, according to multiple reports. According to TMZ, Couture was taking practice laps for his upcoming National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) debut later this year when he crashed on Tuesday, July 8. The crash reportedly resulted in first-, second- and third-degree burns, traum…
Former UFC champ, actor airlifted after race track crash near Kansas City: TMZ
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and actor Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center after a crash at a racetrack in Odessa, Missouri, a report from TMZ says. According to TMZ, Couture was taking practice laps for his upcoming National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) debut later this year when he crashed on Tuesday, July 8. The crash reportedly resulted in first, second and third-degree burns, trauma injuries and s…
Los Angeles Times
Eagle-TribuneUFC legend Randy Couture suffers serious burns and other injuries in racetrack crash
Retired UFC star Randy Couture was seriously hurt in a car crash while driving at a track. 'He's a freak of nature and will survive this like everything else.'
MMA star Couture airlifted following racing wreck
Mixed martial arts legend and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center on Tuesday in Kansas City, with injuries stemming from a single car accident at a pro stock car racetrack. sources confirmed to ESPN.
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