Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist is believed to have died in a plane crash on his family farm in Tennessee at the age of 60. The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office stated that the remains are thought to be Bloomquist’s, but official identification is pending. The crash involved a vintage Piper J3C-65 Cub plane and occurred on the Bloomquist family farm, resulting in a barn fire. The pilot, who was the only person on board, perished in the crash.
Bloomquist was a highly respected dirt racer, with NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace calling him the best dirt racer ever. He was inducted into the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002 and had numerous championship titles to his name, including victories in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the World of Outlaws series.
Dirt track racing involves sprint cars and stock cars racing on short tracks, requiring skillful handling and constant attention. Bloomquist was known for his racing expertise and innovation in building race cars. NASCAR legend Tony Stewart described him as the smartest dirt racer he had ever encountered.
Bloomquist had planned to make a comeback to dirt track racing with more regular participation. The racing community, along with friends and family, mourned his loss and sent condolences. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, led by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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