Scott Kalita Dies in racing accident

[ProdigyCustoms]

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.

[nvr2fst]

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

[Stuart Adams]

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

[ProdigyCustoms]

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

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

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

Money talks-show must go on

Sad day indeed.

[Speedster]

Such a tragic event that makes you feel for the Kalitta family and the drag racing fraternity as a whole. I know quite a few professional racers and things like this make you question what you are doing. But Scott checked out doing what he loved. RIP.

[Moose]

i hate to post to such a tragedy.. But there is a link on youtube and shows he trys to get the chutes out, but they dont open up..

Englishtown has a very short stopping area IMO.. I would trap 126-130 and would have to go to the end to stop in my 4th gen bird..

I think they need to come up with a different safety catch for tracks with shorter stopping areas.. Not sure what, but this is just horrible..


Before viewing the the link, keep in mind, that someone dies in this video..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DziJdGwFQjU

[monza]

Hard to watch that link and not get emotional, so nasty... RIP.