Scott Bloomquist Remembered as Trailblazing Dirt Track Racer
Scott Bloomquist, a legendary figure in dirt track racing, died in a plane crash, leaving a significant impact on the motorsport world.
The motorsport world is currently in shock after the passing of Scott Bloomquist, a trailblazing figure in dirt track racing. The 60-year-old died following a plane crash on his family’s farm in Mooresburg, Tennessee. Bloomquist was one of the most prominent and exceptional figures in dirt tracks, known for his long hair and a car numbered zero and cladded in carved skull and crossbones.
The two-time World 100 champion was celebrated for his exceptional skills and role as an automobile designer. As a top engineer, Bloomquist’s contribution to dirt track racing saw the car rise to previously unseen speeds, making him a unique figure in the racing circles. Jerry Caldwell, the president of Bristol Motor Speedway, hailed Bloomquist as “arguably the greatest dirt late model racer in the sport’s history”.
Tony Stewart, a fellow racer and long-time friend, asked praise on Bloomquist’s intelligence, seeing him as a wise figure in the racing world. The crash took place at a family farm runway and involved a Piper J3C-65 aircraft whose circumstances are currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Bloomquist’s disappearance is a significant loss to the motorsport world given the impact he had as both a technical and competitive driver.
