Multi-time Funny Car Chaos Champion Ken Singleton experienced a fire behind the wheel of his race car on Friday evening during qualifying for the Funny Car Chaos Classic at the Texas Motorplex.

According to witnesses, the car became engulfed in flames at half-track, and once it came to a stop, he was able to exit the car under his own power as the safety team of the Texas Motorplex arrived. Singleton was said to be alert and talking to race officials before he was airlifted to Parkland Burn Hospital.

Team spokesperson Tammy Singleton delivered this update on the team's Facebook page.

"He is stable, he is on a ventilator, has second and third degree burns on his nose, face, eyes. 26% of his body is burned," the post read. "His hands are severely burned. Face and hands will need skin grafts and that process will start tomorrow. Torso and back have second and third degree burns as well. He is at Parkland Burn Center in Dallas. Please continue to pray."

The Funny Car Chaos media team offered this statement on their Facebook page.

"CHAOS friends and family we ask for your prayers for our 3X World Champion Ken Singleton, who was involved in a serious fire during qualifying tonight at the Texas Motorplex. Ken is now at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Please keep him and the High Risk racing team in your prayers."