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Scott D. Kalitta (February 18, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win. At the time of his death, due to an accident during race qualifying, he was ...
Apr 13, 2022 · He was 46. He left behind his wife Kathy and his two sons, Colin and Corey. In the aftermath of Scott Kalitta's fatal accident, the NHRA made a number of changes to improve safety on the drag strip. Unfortunately, it took a 300 mph crash on June 21, 2008 to make those crucial changes possible. Scott's drag racing career began at New Jersey's ...
Jun 24, 2008 · See All 4 Photos. Scott Kalitta, son of drag racing legend Connie Kalitta and two-time NHRA Top Fuel Dragster World Champion, died Saturday afternoon, June 21, while on a qualifying run for the ...
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Jun 23, 2008 · The son of NHRA legend and team owner Connie Kalitta, Scott followed in his father footsteps as a competitive driver. His first win came in Houston in 1989 in Funny Car. Kalitta moved to Top Fuel and in 1993, won in Topeka before earning two NHRA Top Fuel championships with 11 event victories (1994, '95).
Jun 26, 2008 · The loss of Scott Kalitta, a passionate champion driver and devoted family man, still weighs heavy on the hearts of everyone at NHRA, as we reflect on his many accomplishments and pass along our ...
Scott Kalitta, son of NHRA drag racing legend Connie Kalitta and cousin of 2023 NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta, was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in Gainesville, Fla., on March 7, 2024. Scott was a two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion who died in a 2008 racing accident. Scott’s former teammates,
Jun 22, 2008 · June 22, 2008 12 AM PT. From the Associated Press. ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his funny car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round ...