Scott Kalitta dies

**Silverhatch** · 06-21-2008, 09:50 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?...v=st&type=lgns

Wow, huge name in the drag racing world.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9pVgrdp9qac

Half-ass video of it.

**Troll** · 06-21-2008, 10:00 PM

very few of us will die doing what we love.

RIP

**One Sweet Day** · 06-21-2008, 10:06 PM

we were just talking about that. very sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DziJd...own-t25162.0.h

rip scott.

**scott5** · 06-21-2008, 10:07 PM

RIP scott

**Silverhatch** · 06-21-2008, 10:27 PM

The concrete wall at the end is kinda ****ed up. A small sand trap then 4' of concrete.

**TJH64** · 06-21-2008, 11:46 PM

So sad, RIP

**Ares** · 06-22-2008, 12:16 AM

First off god speed to Mike Kalitta. Wreck happens in 4th and final round of qualifying.

ESPN replay -
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DziJdGwFQjU

**fastfox91** · 06-22-2008, 12:23 AM

prayers go out to his family

**2001GTTT** · 06-22-2008, 12:34 AM

rest in peace buddy.

**Killercanary** · 06-22-2008, 12:55 AM

Originally Posted by luxurysportscar

The concrete wall at the end is kinda ****ed up. A small sand trap then 4' of concrete.

I was thinking the same thing.... RIP Scott

**fork5o** · 06-22-2008, 05:11 AM

RIP Scott Kalitta.

I hate to see things like this. It really kinda hits you in they heart when you see something like this....

I really think theres going to be some changes to the track and where the final barrier is. It just seems to me that if the track is capable to hold 300+ mph cars, or any fast car for that matter, it should be prepared for the worst. It's not something new for the car to blow up and the chutes to get burned off. The track should be ready for a car at that speed to have to be slowed down before impacting ANYTHING.

**wick** · 06-22-2008, 08:44 AM

I was going to post this up last night when I saw it. Its a shame it happened. RIP Scott.

**One Sweet Day** · 06-22-2008, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by fork5o

RIP Scott Kalitta.

I hate to see things like this. It really kinda hits you in they heart when you see something like this....

I really think theres going to be some changes to the track and where the final barrier is. It just seems to me that if the track is capable to hold 300+ mph cars, or any fast car for that matter, it should be prepared for the worst. It's not something new for the car to blow up and the chutes to get burned off. The track should be ready for a car at that speed to have to be slowed down before impacting ANYTHING.

they were talking about that today as the races continue. most of those tracks were made when cars were only going 200 mph. some of the drivers feel that the race should end at the 1000 mark. after that is when all the engine damage happens anyway.

**burnoutman** · 06-22-2008, 02:50 PM

RIP Scott its sad to see how quick this type of thing can happen.The sand traps need to be longer and saftey nets would be much safer the concrete walls. There will be rule changes in the end after this tragedy.
Joe

**PaxtonShelby** · 06-22-2008, 04:39 PM

Poor guy. His wife and two children are left behind to miss him. My heart goes out to all of them.

**shawnsvtcobra** · 06-22-2008, 06:15 PM

RIP Scott.

**HidalgoGT** · 06-22-2008, 07:45 PM

RIP SCott. Live to Drive Fast and To die doing what he loved.
The Racer's Prayer Heavenly Father As I race Today Please Forgive my sins I've committed along the way Watch over all and help me drive For without you I cannot survive So this day lose or win I know you bore all my sins And in the end I do truly win Jesus, we shall talk again