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Old 06-21-2008 | 04:16 PM
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NHRA Funny Car driver lost his life in qualifying. Age 46, leaves behind a wife and two sons.

RIP Racer. So fucking sad. Absolutely horrific crash.
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Old 06-21-2008 | 04:17 PM
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Old 06-21-2008 | 04:18 PM
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Prayers and thoughts go out to family, friends and fans.

That was a horrific crash for sure. RIP
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Old 06-21-2008 | 04:20 PM
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ESPN2 right now.
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Watching it, SAD
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GODSPEED Scott.

I'm sure Eric met him at the gates with a bowl of ice cream.
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Old 06-21-2008 | 05:10 PM
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Absolutely sickening.
Old 06-21-2008 | 05:30 PM
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Someone on yellowbullet posted a link. This is what was aired on ESPN earlier, when I posted.

YouTube - Scott Kalitta Fatal Crash 6/21/08
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Wow!!!! That crash was crazy, he was helpless and just along for the ride. There has to be so many things that went wrong for that to happen.

Prayers go out to his family!
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Damn shame he was from FL too RIP may god watch over your friends and family....
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