Scott Kalitta Dies in Funny Car Crash

[BobK 0]

Sad news for racing and aviation..http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,369921,00.html

[Donmo 6]

It is a shame. I remember watching his dad Connie race back in the 70's. I think Scott started racing in the 80's. I saw the crash on ESPN, and it was pretty horrific. I don't understand why the track has no over-run at the end; some sort of sandpit or something. He may have survived the initial explosion, but when the car hit the wall at the end and blew up, I really don't see anything surviving that. Stupid place to put a wall.Don

[Ken Pryor 0]

Very sad indeed. It was just a horrific looking crash. It does seem like the track needs some serious remodeling to make things a little safer, not that running 320+ mph will ever be safe. May Scott Kalitta rest in peace.KP