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Funny Car driver dies
Two-time Top Fuel champ Kalitta killed during SuperNationals qualifying
Associated Press Updated: June 21, 2008, 7:07 PM ET ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car crashed and burst into flames during qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. State police confirmed that the 46-year-old Kalitta, a two-time Top Fuel champion who had 18 career victories, was killed in the accident. Witnesses told The Star-Ledger of Newark that Kalitta's Toyota Solara was traveling at an estimated speed of 300 mph when the crash occurred. The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter," and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively |
I heard about this while watching the Rolex Race.
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A real shame.
He had retired twice, and kept coming back. RIP Scott. |
Like one of his teammates said. At least he died doing what he loved to do!
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What a horrible crash!
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They have had a bad stretch of luck...this crash and a 747 cargo plane written off.
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I don't want to die 'doing what I loved to do', I want to die in my sleep. NOT being funny, just telling it like it is.
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:(
I was watching the qualifying when it happened. Started off not looking to bad and then that huge fireball at the end. Gosh, I remember when his Father was just getting started and followed his career. He helped Shirley Muldowney get into the Top Fuel. Really a sad day. Ron :( |
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