Dirt Track Legend Scott Bloomquist Dies at 60 in Small Plane Crash

Tragic Loss for Racing Community

Legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist has tragically passed away at the age of 60 after a small plane he was piloting crashed into a barn on his property in Mooresburg, Tennessee.

Circumstances of the Crash

According to Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond, the crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2023.

Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but it is believed that Bloomquist was the only person on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.

Mourning a Racing Icon

Bloomquist was a beloved figure in the dirt track racing community, known for his incredible skill and fierce competitiveness.

He was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2018, and his numerous accolades include winning the World 100 three times and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship six times.

Bloomquist's death has sent shockwaves through the racing world, with fellow drivers, fans, and industry professionals expressing their grief and offering condolences.