We initially hesitated from showing you video of the 300 MPH crash and death of NHRA champ Scott Kalitta after we received a tip that a video from the stands had made its way to YouTube. We decided the death of a drag racer was a rather gruesome thing to show you. Although we knew the race was being broadcast by…

Scott Kalitta, NHRA Champion, Killed In Qualifying Incident

Matt Hardigree

6/21/08 11:01pm

UPDATE: We've now posted the Scott Kalitta crash video. Funny Car driver and two-time Top Fuel champion Scott Kalitta died after injuries sustained in a fiery crash during the final round of qualifying of the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway park saturday. According to reports, his Toyota…

The Horrifying Scott Kalitta Funny Car Crash Video, As Shown By ESPN2

Scott Kalitta, NHRA Champion, Killed In Qualifying Incident

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