NHRA Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta killed

[Ray]

I don't know how many of you follow other forms of motorsport, or any, in the US but in yesterdays qualifying in New Jersey Scott Kalitta died in an accident following an engine explosion. Any and all deaths in racing are tragic. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fan around the US and the world. I'll surely raise my glass in honor of him.

[bar555]

....an engine explosion

another tragedy after Ove Anderson accident

Are there any pictures availlable because it sounds quite strange

[WhiteBlue]

A report: http://www.southernledger.com/ap/143843 ... ific_crash

RIP. He died doing what he loved to do when something went wrong at 300 mph. Dragsters surely are the most dangerous form of racing. Thoughts are with his family. I hope they are taken care of.

[Ray]

Engine explosions in the Fuel catagories of the NHRA series are very common due to the fuel they use, how much they use per run, and the power they make. Cruz Pedregon had a bad explosion last weekends qualifying as well but he made it out okay.

Scotts' car blew an engine crossing the line and his parachutes failed to open because of a number of unknown reason. The car then ran into the sand traps at around 300 mph, flipped and hit a concrete pole. He was prnounced dead at a local hospital.

[Ray]

I'm extremely upset about this. Good men like Scott die doing something they love, yet every single day murderers and rapists walk free and clear because of a law technicality or a corrupt offical/policeman/judge. It's deeply troubling me. I love racing, all forms and to see someone die doing something so wonderful makes me extremely sad.

[Jersey Tom]

Real shame. Funnycar and Top Fuel are outrageously dangerous forms of racing.