Scott Kalitta
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Scott D. Kalitta (February 18, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win. At the time of his death, due to an accident during race qualifying, he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions.[1] He was the son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief Connie Kalitta.
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Born | (1962-02-18)February 18, 1962 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | June 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (aged 46) |
Resting place | Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto, Florida, U.S. |
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Relatives | Doug Kalitta (cousin) |
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Years active | 1982–1997; 1999; 2003–2008 |
Wins | 18 |
Poles | 20 |
Championship titles | |
1994, 1995 | Top Fuel season champion |
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