NHRA: Scott Kalitta Dies in Funny Car Qualifying |
| 6/21/2008 4:46:34 PM |
I was sitting watching the Emco Gears Classic Grand-Am Rolex race when the announcers spoke that they were going to a commercial break. A pause came about when one of the announcers told of official news that he had just heard, Scott Kalitta, an NHRA Funny Car driver, died today during qualifying.
I did a little more research and found out that Scott's funny car crashed and burst into flames, one source says that his engine exploded and flung his car down the track. He was pronounced dead due to numerous injuries that occurred from the accident.
The qualifying session was going on in Englishtown Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ.
Scott Kalitta was 46 and had two Top Fuel Championships in his trophy case and 18 victories throughout his career. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family and friends.
Josh from RawAutos.com
Photo taken from: Competition Plus
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