UFC legend Randy Couture was airlifted to a burn center with serious injuries after crashing during practice runs at a racetrack in Kansas City … TMZ Sports has learned.
Couture — who was slated to make his National Hot Rod Association racing debut this year — was involved in an accident during preparation on Tuesday … resulting in first- and second-degree burns, trauma injuries and smoke inhalation.
The 62-year-old fighter, actor and Army vet completely wrecked the car he was driving at the time of the incident … although it’s unclear what caused it.
He was rushed to a nearby burn center for treatment … where he remains at this time.
Luckily, we’re told he is expected to recover.
Couture — a UFC Hall of Famer — has been practicing in the pro stock division for his upcoming race campaign.
Just months ago, Scag Racing announced a Pro Mod program in the NHRA … with Couture going through the licensing process in order to compete sometime in 2025.
