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• Scott Kalitta was an NHRA funny car driver who died in a crash while attempting to qualify at the Super Nationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in New Jersey on June 21, 2008. The engine of his Toyota Solara burst into flames while the vehicle was traveling at over 300 miles per hour, and then crashed into the end of the track. Kalitta was taken to an area hospital and died of his injuries.NJ.com: Driver Killed in Crash at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park (June 21, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: February 18, 1962
  2. Hometown: Mt. Clemens, Michigan
  3. Residence: Palmetto, Florida
  4. Spouse: Kathy Kalitta
  5. Children: Two sons
  6. Died: June 21, 2008
  7. Father, Connie Kalitta, and cousin, Doug Kalitta, also race competitively
  8. Engine exploded
  9. Car hurtled toward end of track and crashed in ball of flame
  10. Kalitta began career at exact same track in 1982

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