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Scott Kalitta Killed In Drag Racing Crash

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NHRA's Scott Kalitta was killed on Saturday during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey. Kalitta's Funny Car was traveling at an estimated 300 mph when it burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track.

Kalitta, the 1994 and 1995 Top Fuel season champion. was taken to the Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center where he died a short time later.

The NHRA said in a statement:

“We are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta family.  Scott shared the same passion for drag racing as his legendary father, Connie. He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion. He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. ... He will be truly missed by the entire NHRA community.” 

Scott Kalitta was 46 and is survived by his father, wife Kathy and sons Corey, 14, and Colin, 8.

Our thoughts go out to the Kalitta family.

 

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Comments

 

jim said:

a sad day indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! god bless them all!!!!!!!!!!!

June 21, 2008 9:27 PM
 

Bill and Karla Howard said:

as drag racing fans we would like to extend our heartfelt

condolences to the entire Kalitta family and to Scott's extended racing family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this very sad time.

From our hearts to God's arms.

Sincerely Bill and Karla Howard

Barrie,Ontario Canada

June 21, 2008 10:08 PM
 

Ray Eugenio said:

I was at Englishtown today and could not believe it when I saw it happen. My heart goes out to the Kalitta family. May He Rest in Peace

June 21, 2008 10:17 PM
 

Melissa Sigman said:

We just learned of the tragedy that took place today.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during their difficult time.  He was a great racer and appeared to love what he was doing!  

Hugs & Prayers,

Melissa Sigman

June 21, 2008 10:40 PM
 

Linda Midkiff said:

I was saddened to hear about Scott's passing. Many years ago I use to go to the Drag races with Alan Starr & his friend Faye. Scott was just a young boy then and he was such a friendly likeable kid.I will never forget him & Bobby Henson as he was around us alot. Connie & family, I just want to say my heart & prayers are with you and may the Lord give you comfort as only he can. God Bless You all in the days ahead.

June 21, 2008 11:46 PM
 

Kumiko Wilkison said:

Oh My DEAR LORD!  I am speechless.  All I can see before my eyes are the great amount of grief and sad sorrow his children, Corey and Colin must be feeling.  Hopefully, they are numb.  They have lost their Daddy.  As I look at my own son, Zane, who just turned 8, curled up on his daddy's lap sound asleep while he and daddy watched the Nationwide Series together.  I'm glad Zane was asleep so that we don't  have to tell him that two boys and their mommy lost the most important man in their life.  God Bless the Kalitta family as Heaven opens its doors to Scott.

June 22, 2008 12:05 AM
 

Gale Mallette said:

what a sad day indeed ..my condolences thoughts n prayers go out to Scotts family ..such an amazing driver he will be deeply missed hugsssss n prayers Gale Mallette

June 22, 2008 12:06 AM
 

The Hancock Family said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the team members.  

June 22, 2008 12:09 AM
 

Linda Midkiff said:

Sorry, Bobby as in my note above i meant Bobby Hilton from Ohio. Again to the Kalitta family I am very saddened for you and pray for your strength and comfort in the days ahead. I haven't seen Scott in many years but by his picture I could see the young boy I remembered years ago.

June 22, 2008 12:13 AM
 

ardith ellis said:

how incredibly sad to lose someone so passionate about life and living; how incredibly shocking to see a concrete wall instead of some type of emergency lane at the end of a 300 mph runway.

my heart goes out to the kalitta family and the extended 'team family' of all who appreciate the sport and those who choose to participate.  we'll miss you, scott.  god speed.

June 22, 2008 12:26 AM
 

Greg Ehring said:

I was dumb founded when I returned home this evening to find that Scott had been killed today.  I know his immediate family is in shock as is his extended racing family, friends, and spectators.  Our earthly life can be over in a moment so tonight before we each of us lay our heads down to sleep let each of us say a prayer for his family and friends and our families too.

Respectfully,

Greg Ehring

June 22, 2008 12:35 AM
 

Scott Kalitta said:

im alive and hiding out with the taliban

June 22, 2008 12:58 AM
 

fletcher said:

taliban? if i find you i willkill you you disrespectful asshole

June 22, 2008 3:11 AM
 

JOE BALLISTREA said:

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. THIS IS A GREAT LOSS TO ALL OF US. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. SCOTT WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.

June 22, 2008 9:30 AM
 

Chuck said:

God Bless You.

June 22, 2008 10:08 AM
 

Sylvia said:

WE LOVED SCOTT AND ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM NOW. HE IS IN HEAVEN. HE WAS A GOOD MAN.

June 22, 2008 12:35 PM
 

Sylvia said:

WE LOVED SCOTT AND ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM NOW. HE IS IN HEAVEN. HE WAS A GOOD MAN.

June 22, 2008 12:36 PM
 

Jeff said:

To that son-of-a-bitch that said he is Scott and hiding out with the Taliban, I hope you die today.  You just cursed yourself for life, you bastard.

June 22, 2008 1:20 PM
 

justin lavender said:

we will misss you scott. hope they have racing in heaven.

June 22, 2008 1:36 PM
 

andnikolas007 said:

<a href="vsj-news.com/video.php kalitta crash video </a>

June 22, 2008 2:27 PM
 

andnikolas007 said:

another nice link on the terrible crash video: vsj-news.com/video.php

June 22, 2008 2:54 PM
 

steve said:

bi scott u wil b missed

June 22, 2008 3:46 PM
 

joe blo said:

gud bliss you scot  drive forever wiff jesis

June 22, 2008 3:47 PM
 

you tube sux said:

y baby smile? daddy dead

June 22, 2008 4:26 PM
 

you tube sux said:

y baby smile? daddy dead

June 22, 2008 4:26 PM
 

Bill Snider said:

I have always enjoyed drag racing, not for the possibilities for crashes like I have heard mentioned before as a reason some people watch the sport. I love the excitement from the start to finish outcomes and the competitive driver's and their teams! I have watched a lot of drag races, including drag boats for which I used to be a rescue diver at the Hydrobowl. I just wanted to send my condolences to all Scott Kalitta's family, team members and friends! The sport has lost a lot, but to all of you, the loss is even greater!

June 22, 2008 6:08 PM
 

Nick Frorbis said:

Sad day for Racing but more the less for the Kalitta Family

To the Wife , Sons and family of Scott Kalitta , our hearts weep with and for you , God Bless You .

June 22, 2008 6:24 PM
 

sherylleopard said:

our thoughts and prayers go out to the kalitta family he will be sadely missed by all members of our family

David and Sheryl Leopard

June 22, 2008 8:44 PM
 

Jeff Gordan said:

a great loss to the racing world we will miss you

June 22, 2008 9:11 PM
 

Tina and Steve Foster said:

God Bless You Scott See you in Heaven one day And God Bless Your Family Thru all this pain and tears.

June 22, 2008 9:21 PM
 

Kim Trundle said:

Like drag races do he is gone to quick.I wish all the family and fans well in this sad time of grief.

June 22, 2008 9:32 PM
 

terry lund said:

god speed scott you will be missed

June 22, 2008 9:51 PM
 

Justn said:

he was one of the best out there

June 22, 2008 10:26 PM
 

cory said:

win as many as you can in hevan and watch over all other racers

June 22, 2008 11:17 PM
 

Jeff Gordan said:

p.s. i am not the real jeff gordan. just a screen name

but i do think the sport has lost one of the best.

and my heart goes out to the family.

June 23, 2008 1:07 AM
 

Dennis And Barbara and Family said:

To the Kalitta Family we are sorry for your loss he is a great driver and we will all miss him.

June 23, 2008 3:01 AM
 

Donald Scott Sr said:

He was the best I will miss him.............GOD BLESS

June 23, 2008 7:28 AM
 

ronald perth western australia said:

A VERY SAD MOMENT IN DRAG RACING HE TRULLY WAS ONE OF THE BEST HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED GOD REST HIS SOLE.ALL THE BEST TO THE KALITTA FAMILY.

June 23, 2008 7:31 AM
 

Shawn of GA said:

May GOD comfort and strengthen the Kalitta family. SCOTT was racing to finish line and GOD said "YOU HAVE WON MY CHILD NOW COME HOME". Be proud Kalitta family, SCOTT was and is loved. GOD BLESS

June 23, 2008 8:59 AM
 

Shawn of GA said:

May GOD comfort and strengthen the Kalitta family. SCOTT was racing to finish line and GOD said "YOU HAVE WON MY CHILD NOW COME HOME". Be proud Kalitta family, SCOTT was and is loved. GOD BLESS

June 23, 2008 9:01 AM
 

DAVEfrom canada said:

so sad to here this i love drag racing and this is just terrible

June 23, 2008 11:48 AM
 

Randy & Rhonda Bartling said:

Our prayers and thought are with all the Kalitta Family.May the warm thoughts of those who share memories of your loved one bring comfort to your heart

June 23, 2008 12:48 PM
 

alex said:

now he can fly faster than all of us ... my prayers uot to the family and wife .alex

June 23, 2008 1:53 PM
 

dan said:

R.I.P God Bless the Kalitta family

June 23, 2008 2:02 PM
 

Attention said:

!!! Attention !!!

I just found Scott Kalitta full Crash Video

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Advise this full Video...

June 23, 2008 2:30 PM
 

Rat said:

To the shit hole that said Scott is hiding out with the Taliban, you are a piece of SHIT.You will get years and years of the bad luck and pain and suffering that you deserve!!!!!!!!!!

June 23, 2008 2:38 PM
 

bill said:

all our prayers go out to the whole kalitta family and friends i as a fan am sadden with the loss god be with you all in your time of need

June 23, 2008 2:46 PM
 

RAT said:

what was the last thing that went thru scotts mind?...........................................the wall :]

June 23, 2008 2:58 PM
 

Attention said:

Watch Scott Kalitta real Crash Video http://newhotpeople.com

June 23, 2008 5:32 PM
 

Gregster said:

An unfortunate loss for the Kalitta family, my heart goes to them, I've seen Scott in Baytown several times. I'm in total agreement with Tony Pedregon, TF Funny Cars and Dragsters are going faster every year, the NHRA should have their tracks in the safest conditions for the drivers. Fact is, if the irregular wall wasn't there in Englishtown, Scott would still be here.

June 23, 2008 7:48 PM
 

MCGILL'S said:

AS FANS WE LOOK AT A RACER AS THE GREATEST THING ON EARTH-OUR HEROS. NOT JUST FOR THE WEEKEND BUT TO BE ABLE TO TALK ABOUT AND GET US THROUGH THE WEEK UNTIL ANOTHER RACE HAPPENS.  WE ONLY DREAM OF WHAT THEY'RE DOING, NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY GO THROUGH WHEN A TRAGEDY HAPPENS.  THIS A HOLE NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE.  NOW WE HAVE THINGS TO TALK ABOUT THAT SEEM UNFAIR.  THE SAIDNESS FOR THE FAMILY AND THE FANS WHO LOVED HIM AND THE SPORT COMES TO A PLACE THAT NO ONE WANTS TO BE IN.  WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY HAVING THIS GREAT SPORT AND THE GREAT RACERS THAT KEEP US ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS WEEK AFTER WEEK.  SCOTT YOU ARE ONE ONE THE GREATEST.  SCOTT YOU WILL BE MISSED AND OUR FAMILY WILL TALK ABOUT ALL THE GREAT RACES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE HAD AND NOT LOOK AT THE SADNESS OF THE WEEKEND. OUR FAMILY PRAYS FOR YOU AND LOVES YOU-REMEMBER THE GREATEST ARE ALWAYS CALLED HOME EARLY BECAUSE HE HAS OTHER PLANS.

THE MCGILLS

June 23, 2008 8:25 PM
 

Mustang Driver said:

Dangerous sport, spectacular death! Scott will be missed and track needs to be changed!

June 23, 2008 8:27 PM
 

Butch : New Zealand said:

As a devoted fan of drag racing, I'd like to extend my condolences to Scotts family. Scott was a true gentleman of the sport, miss you mate.

June 24, 2008 12:21 AM
 

JERRY KOSTER said:

tHANK FOR ALL THE REMBERANCE THAT WE HAD OF YOU,YOU SURE WILL BE MISSS. BY MY FAMILY A FAMILY OF 4BOYS YOU COULD CALL THEM MEN NOW .

wE ARE VERY MUCH SORROW FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.yOU MAY NEVER GET THIS BUT i BET HE KNOW HOW WE FEEL. gOD bLESS            

June 24, 2008 2:11 AM
 

Jolene said:

Some of you have sick minds.  Someone lost their live and you make sick jokes.  Why can't there be a site with only people that care, not the sick people to make rude comments?  Our hearts go out to the family.  Such a tragic thing.

June 24, 2008 2:54 AM
 

nukethesouth said:

All you dumb rednecks: please keep crashing your race cars and killing your dumb backward-ass hillbilly asses so we can get this country's national I.Q. average back up into the triple digits. Thank-you.

June 24, 2008 3:15 PM
 

molly said:

Hey nukethesouth i'm from the north and you are just a *******! JACKASS!!!!

June 24, 2008 4:05 PM
 

jolene said:

i like big fire crashs go scott go lololol

June 24, 2008 4:12 PM
 

William Lopez said:

I will miss hearing Scoots name every time,the Funny Cars come to the line.May God bless the Kallitta family at this time.

June 24, 2008 10:36 PM
 

NHRA Fan said:

To Scotts family, he was a true champion in not just racing. someone that you could truly look up to and learn from. The world had a real loss on sat, God Bless  

June 25, 2008 1:48 AM
 

poophead said:

much like a smelly fart , he bees gone :]

June 25, 2008 2:37 PM
 

Ronald Bailey said:

walk in love for the name our god is love

June 25, 2008 10:01 PM
 

gary minck said:

after watching drag racing for years,

scott seemed like family. We send our love, prayers,and ask God to mend the broken pieces of your life. TURN TO GOD for strength.     a felow racer

June 26, 2008 9:41 PM
 

Red Neck Sport said:

Obviously drag racing fans are a bunch of religious freaks. "God bless?"  Haha .. Sorry people but there's NO GOD! It's the biggest lie ever.

I feel for the guy who died..But it's the risk you take when you drive a 300mph bomb.

June 28, 2008 10:48 PM
 

Jools Mead said:

To all drag racing fans Im so sorry for our loss. Its a real loss to Dragracing and the sportsmanship so missing from others sports.

Scott an family were magnaminous in victory and gracefull in defeat, the world will be a poorer place without him.

I know he will be with the others gentleman racers in a part of the Lords kingdom dedicated to Racers who gave everything for their fans.

God bless us all, my thoughts and prayers are with the Kallitta family at this time.

June 30, 2008 9:23 AM
 

Jeri Mathers said:

that link to the video has porn pop ups ! nice place to peddle your smut,,,dirtbag

June 30, 2008 2:17 PM
 

someonewithcommonsense said:

haha, all you dumb rednecks and your God stuff! It's so sad when fully grown adults still believe in magic and sorcery and superstition and all that ridiculousness that most people outgrow by age 8. All that inbreeding has produced a region of stupidity on a scale equal to that of the Dark Ages. You stupid backwards mongoloids are ruining this country. You are absolutely no different from the Taliban. Do southerners also believe the moon is made of cheese and the earth is flat?? I'll bet you sorry uneducated hillbillys do! Keep on thinking this jesus guy is going to do something for you while you waste away your lives in WalMart watching cars drive around in a circle and stuffing your faces with greasy food. Maybe shoot some more animals for fun too while you are at it. Hopefully all your race cars explode into flames and we can get rid of this ancient religion and stupidity forever. God bless you all  (=

June 30, 2008 5:24 PM
 

commonsense II said:

This goes out to someonewithcommonsense: I feel so sorry for you. Your comments were totally uncalled for and you are so lost. I will pray for you because when judgement day comes you will be tormented forever.I just hope you wake up before it's too late. Yes my God is so real and He has done more for me than you could even imagine. He gives you ever breath you take and he can also take it away. May God open your eyes before it's too late for your lost soul.

June 30, 2008 7:55 PM
 

commonsense III said:

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!

You go prey you dumb backwards-ass inbred redneck hillbilly. You truly are THAT dumb! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!

I dont feel sorry for you.. i just want you off this planet so the normal people can live without you microbrains fukin everything up. I guess your all-loving god will send me to a firey place where i will be tortured for eternity, huh? Wow, your god is a mean prick. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! YOU STUPID REDNECK. PLEASE GO DRIVE ONE OF YOUR RACECARS INTO A WALL AND THEN YOU WILL GET TO LIVE AFTER DEATH IN YOUR HEAVEN LAND... WORKS OUT PERFECTLY FOR EVERYONE! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Actually you're wrong.. scientology is the right true religion. Your spirit will live in a volcano with Zoltan. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!

July 1, 2008 9:46 AM
 

Scott Robbins said:

Growed up watching Scott kick butt and he left us on my Biirthday. It will be a great loose to the sport.

July 5, 2008 9:05 AM
 

Rick Leonard said:

I heard Target is going sponser next years race and pait their logo on the wall at the end of the track.

July 11, 2008 10:37 AM

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