Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta was killed this weekend during a qualifying race in New Jersey. The 46 year old Kalitta was a two-time former champion with 18 career wins. His Toyota Solara was going about 300 mph when it started to burst into flames and then crashed into a wall. His death is obviously totally unfortunate, but I won’t call it tragic; the drivers all know the risks when they get into their cars. The Boston Globe and the AP got an amazing shot of the car as it burst into flames, because it is essentially the picture of Kalitta’s unfortunate demise, I’m posting it below the jump for those of you who don’t want to see it. It isn’t graphic in any manner besides there being a car/man totally engulfed in flames, but if you’re interested/equally ghoulish, check it out, it is a remarkable picture.
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23
Jun
08
An Amazingly Horrific Picture
I don’t understand many things about funny car racing, for example, the why, but at least the people in charge of funny cars have realized what it takes to get completely uninterested people, interested.
Her name is Ashley Force. Her dad is a legend of some sort in racing and she defeated him in a head-to-head race the other day. That’s what he gets for never taking her to ballet class! Also, his wife must be exceedingly attractive because John Force is not a good-looking man, it’s truly amazing the power of good genetics.
Anyways, she’s totally hot and drives fast. Here are some assembled photographs. Enjoy.
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