DukeWoody
06-21-2008, 06:12 PM
Just heard it on ESPiN, happened in Englishtown NJ while in the qualify rounds..Really sad, R.I.P.
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Two-time Top Fuel champ Kalitta killed during SuperNationals qualifying
Associated Press
Updated: June 21, 2008, 7:07 PM ET
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Print (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3455554&type=story)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.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
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Two-time Top Fuel champ Kalitta killed during SuperNationals qualifying
Associated Press
Updated: June 21, 2008, 7:07 PM ET
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Print (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3455554&type=story)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.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press