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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Hey guys lets all take a moment of silence and a prayer for the friends and family of Funny Car champion Scott Kalitta who passed in a wreck while qualifying this weekend.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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We're right there with you, Tim. I remember watching his dad in my younger day. Sad when good guys like Scott pass on when something goes wrong when they are doing something right. Our prayers are with the family.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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My condolences to the Kalitta family. Loss of loved one is a hard thing to deal with.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Sorry to hear about this loss to the racing community, prayers to the family and all race fans alike. Wow.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Another sad day in the NHRA community. RIP Scott Kalitta and Eric Medlen
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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I just found out about this Today while watching a race up here in Napa. This is so sad about how it happened R.I.P.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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My father was talking about this earlier. It happend in Michigan, correct? This is very sad - It reminds me how fast life can change. I wonder if theres anything we can do to help? an aid fund or something? we hae quite a community and should start using our unity and strength to benefit others outside the FTE community. (i know many already do)

Maybe we can send a community condolence? - heres the email - champion@kalittaracing.com
And the official site - http://www.kalittaracing.com/

Just an idea
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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I guess the only thing to say is that he died doing what he loved. . . and we also know that it was very very quick.
Timmy
 
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What a bummer. I had not heard.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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I had not heard of this either, but that is horrible news. Im planning on going to a NHRA race in Maple grove when they come through, i'll miss not seeing him.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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George Carlin as well...


Major Bummer and my condolences to both families.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Condolences to the Kalitta and to the Carlin family. Two good men that this country lost. Both will be missed.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Two huge losses to the world.

Carlin was hilarious! His comedy was wouldn't have been half as funny if it weren't completely true.

I remember going to SIR (Seattle) and watching Connie Kalitta race, and then seeing Scott at Bandamere in Denver. I still have autographs and picts.

My condolences to both families. These great men will both be missed
 
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