Nitro Funny Car driver Dale Creasy Jr., was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday afternoon during the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, Alb.

Nitro Funny Car driver Dale Creasy Jr., was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday afternoon during the IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, Alb.

Somewhere near the finish line Creasy's car had a catastrophic parts failure in the drive line, his legs became entangled in the wreckage. He was air lifted to Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

Creasy suffered broken bones in his right foot that will require a cast. His left leg suffered a crushed shin and a compound fracture that will require surgery. Creasy is scheduled for surgery between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Mountain Time at Royal Alexandra Hospital.