NHRA funny car driver Scott Kalitta killed today in Englishtown during last session of Qualifying. 46 years old. sad news.
Eric Medlan last year, John force had serious crash last year, and now this.

link:
NHRA driver Kalitta killed in fiery crash in NJ | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

 

It was a brutal crash - just awful..... Very Sad indeed

 

Very very sad!

Drag racing at high speeds is not easy. And I tip my hat to those who do it.

would there have been any other outcome had the telescoping crane been off to the side instead of at the end of the track?

 

I just looked this up at youtube and its there, what a crash!! What a shame it is!! God Bless his family!

 

I always pull for the Kalitta family to do well in races.

In recent days, after the closing of a local airline/cargo service. (Aloha Airlines)

The Kalitta companies stepped up to the plate to offer assistance to local business owners to keep cargo moving between the islands by making their planes available.

Condolences to the Kalitta family.