Scott Kallita killed at NHRA SuperNationals

[verticalzero]

I don't know anything about Drag Racing, but thought this is quite sad to hear, my thoughts are with his family and friends:

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0MgcKF2ZGSA&feature=related

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EJpnGoXARU4&feature=related

[Scaparri]

Yeah, I was completely blown away by this. Scott was a two-time top fuel champion, and his family is to drag racing what the Andrettis are to American open wheel racing. It's a real tragedy.

 

What really makes it sad is that this is an accident that never should have happened. The run-off area at Englishtown is way too short, and instead of having a lengthy sand trap, they have concrete wall. Yes, a CONCRETE WALL. Obviously, there is a major safety issue, because that concrete wall took Scott Kalitta from us. I can't believe that the NHRA would even run at a venue with such a flaw. It's just all really unfortunate and I'm still shocked by it all.

 

R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

[GriffyTiffy]

This was so sad. He was such a great drag racer. His last trip to the finals

was at my home track in Joliet,IL. He will be missed.

 

RIP Scott