Scott Bloomquist, revered dirt track hall of fame driver, feared dead in tragic plane crash

Scott Bloomquist, a dirt track racing legend, is believed to have died in a plane crash on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee. The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office stated that the remains are believed to be Bloomquist’s, but official identification is pending. The single-engine vintage plane crashed into a barn and caught fire, with only the pilot on board. The plane was a Piper J3C-65 Cub. Bloomquist, 60, was known for his success in dirt track racing and was inducted into the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002. He won multiple championships in various series, including Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and World of Outlaws. Dirt track racing, which has been around since the 1920s, involves sprint cars and stock cars racing on short tracks. Bloomquist was considered one of the smartest and most skilled dirt racers, with a reputation for ingenuity in building race cars. NASCAR legends Tony Stewart and Kenny Wallace praised Bloomquist for his talent and contributions to the sport. Bloomquist had planned to return to dirt track racing with fuller participation before his untimely death. The racing community mourns his loss, with many expressing thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

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