Authorities have confirmed that race car driver Scott Bloomquist has tragically died in a small aircraft crash near his home in the Mooresburg Community in Hawkins County.
Sheriff Ronnie Lawson told the Review that Bloomquist crashed into a barn on his property. He was the only person aboard the plane, and the coroner has confirmed his death.
The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. on Friday at Bloomquist's residence on 209 Brooks Road in Mooresburg. Emergency responders were alerted to the crash due to fire and black smoke at the scene. Bloomquist was piloting a small two-seat Piper Cub N21811 aircraft.
Detectives from the sheriff's office are on their way to investigate, along with state and federal aviation authorities.
Bloomquist, who was 60 years old, is widely regarded as one of the greatest dirt track stock car racers in history.
Bloomquist began his racing career at Corona Raceway in Corona, California in 1980. He achieved numerous victories and won the track championship in 1982. In 1983, he moved to Mooresburg to assist on his father's farm and continued racing, gaining local fame at Kingsport Speedway. He stunned the racing world in 1988 by winning the prestigious Eldora Speedway's World 100 race, a feat he repeated in 1990.
His illustrious career includes multiple championships and wins, such as:
- 2004 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Champion
- 2009, 2010, 2016 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion
- Multiple victories at events like the Dirt Late Model Dream and World 100
- Induction into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002
Scott Bloomquist leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of dirt track racing, remembered for his skill, achievements, and contributions to the sport.
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