Scott Bloomquist, a famous dirt race car driver, died in a plane crash. He was 60 years old. The crash happened near his home in Mooresburg, Tennessee.
The single-engine Piper J-3 plane crashed into a barn. This happened at about 7:50 a.m. on Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said the vintage plane belonged to Bloomquist. The plane crashed on his family farm. Reid Millard, a family friend, told the news. Millard spoke for Bloomquist’s mother, Georgie.
Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte said Bloomquist died in the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are checking what happened.
Racing Icons Reflect on Scott Bloomquist Impact and Legacy
Bloomquist had a great career in racing. He won nine national championships. He won more than 600 races. He started racing in 1980. He joined the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002.
“Scott was not only known for winning. He also helped change the sport,” said Brian Carter. He is the CEO of the World Racing Group. “He helped make the World of Outlaws Late Models better. He had a big part in making racetracks and cars better. We will miss his passion and ideas.”
Many people in racing were sad on Friday. Tony Stewart, a famous NASCAR driver, spoke about Bloomquist. “Scott was one of a kind. He was very smart about dirt racing. He was great at driving and building race cars. He had a big personality and made racing better. We will miss him a lot,” Stewart said.
Clint Bowyer, another NASCAR driver, was also sad.
“It’s sad to hear Scott passed away. He had many stories. One movie is not enough to tell his life. It would need a series,” Bowyer said.
Scott Bloomquist will be remembered as a great racer. He changed dirt racing. Many people will miss him.
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