VIDEO: Drag Racer Scott Kalitta in Deadly Car Crash
June 22, 2008 by Jodie Lynn Boduch
Filed under Sports Rumors
Usually when we post crash videos on Gossip On Sports there’s a happy ending: no one was hurt or injuries were minor and not life-threatening.
Not this time.
NHRA champion drag racer Scott Kalitta was killed Saturday when his car burst into flames during the qualifying round of an event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The clip (3ms, 28s) includes footage as well as a tribute.
My condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
i love drag racing, but i’ve always felt that funny cars are running “time-bombs”. there isn’t enough protection if the engine blows, or if something like this happens. englishtown’s track does not have enough safety run-out space at the end of the quarter mile.
JD—I’m sure Scott Kalitta’s family and friends appreciate the sentiments of well-wishers like yourself—thank you.
Arnold—Good points indeed. No doubt this tragedy will raise questions about safety in the sport—and maybe result in a positive change where possible.
Im sad,a big loss to Drag Racing.And i Pray For The Loved ones he left behind.He went out doing what he loved but its hard .Scott,God bless you for your love of the sport and giving it your all.see you at the big nitro alley some day if im lucky.good by for now