NHRA News Scott Kalitta Killed In Qualifying

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Jun 21, 2008 | 03:55 PM

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I know most you folks are not avid fans of NHRA like myself but the racer Scott Kalitta, son of the legend Connie Kalitta, died in qualifying today. I will post the tragic video when it comes available.

As with most racing trying to harness 8000 HP is a tough thing to do at times.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/nhra/...tory?id=3455554

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:34 PM

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holy crap i had to read it again.. my dad was there last weekend.. he won a few bucks.. i thought it was for last sat.. it happened today!!! damm.. i think i got tickets for the nationals coming up too.. bet theyll have a memorial or something in honor.. im not too good on all the names.. but i grew up in englishtown.. on weekends.. love top fuel dragsters, pro mods and funny cars.. it def changes the whole feel of racing on a night when someone gets hurt.. let alone dies.. condolences to the fam.. sad

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:44 PM

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Man, what a shame.

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:50 PM

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The sad video in which he died.

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:55 PM

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The sad video in which he died.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DziJdGwFQjU

Wow, awful to watch! He never slowed down...

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:58 PM

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Wow, awful to watch! He never slowed down...

+1 looks like the chute was damaged.

Jun 21, 2008 | 04:58 PM

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The sad video in which he died.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DziJdGwFQjU

condolence RIP...

Jun 21, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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Wow, awful to watch! He never slowed down...

I was at Englishtown last year and the year before. It is strange in that it is like a drag strip in a neighborhood.

I think the controversy will be the run off area. It is far too short at some tracks. Especially for cars going 300 MPH.