Scott Kalita Dies in racing accident
 

Dies in a top end explosion and crash into the catch fence.

This really stings. I am a huge drag racing nut. I have been lucky to be able to build Hot Rods with my son, But truth be known my real dream would be to drag race the circuit father and son as Connie and Scott did.


Connie and Scott were able to live their dream. I guess he went doing what he loves, but his dad, wife and kids must be crushed right now.

RIP Scotty

A very sad day for the drag racing world he was a legend in his own right and will be very missed. Our hearts go out to his family in this tough time.

here is a link on the story
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/25306329/

it,s a sad day . i was there yesterday to see the first round of qualifying. and when i turned on the tv today to watch the last session i heard the news. after watching the crash . it looks as though he may not have been consious after the explosion, as it seemed there was no effort to slow the car. but that's just speculation. my heart goes out to his family and freinds.

Much like yourself Frank, I'm a huge Drag Racing fan. We know the limits continue to get pushed with these cars but this is starting to get to familiar. It's a sad day in the racing community but even more so for the Kalitta Family. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

RIP Scott.

Brent

Scott Kalitta
 

It's been a rough year for the Kalittas- one of their 747 cargo planes' landing gear collapsed, and now Scott dies. Wow. Not to sound insensitive, but at least he was doing something most men (and women) can only dream about.

My condolences to the Kalitta family.

Quadfather, my thoughts exactly. Looks like to me the explosion at minimum knocked him out. Like you I see no attempt to slow the car.

Thanks for sharing this Frank. My passion has always been the drag racing scene in my younger years and I follow it closely to this day. My heart goes out to Scott's family and friends. He strived hard to get his reputation, despite pushing the limits at all times which is what this sport is known for.
Dave

That really sucks. Man o man, did they cancel the race?

No, they will all be racing tomorrow I suppose with a heavy heart. I would expect the rest of Scotts team to sit out?

Money talks-show must go on :(

Sad day indeed.