Try again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Kalitta was killed attempting to qualify for the Lucas Oil NHRA Supernational event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. The NHRA said the 46-year-old Kalitta -- the 1994 and 1995 Top Fuel season champion who had 18 career victories, 17 in Top Fuel and one in Funny Car -- was taken to the Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center, where he died a short time later. 818 Willow Run Airport Kalitta had most of his racing success in Top Fuel, highlighted by his series titles in 1994 and 1995. Bradenton, FL 34209. A private funeral service for family members will be held at a later date. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. He's survived by his father, wife Kathy and sons Corey, 14, and Colin, 8. GREAT NEWS! Select a place on the map to place the pin. B.R.A.K.E.S. 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He made a full return in 2003 to Top Fuel racing and switched to Funny Cars in 2006. Kalitta Air Katlitta was a member of the famous Kalitta drag racing family. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He returned to that category full-time in 2006. Ypsilanti, MI 48198, Email condolences can be sent to champion@kalittaracing.com. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. We have set your language to Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Failed to remove flower. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional, No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. Please note: You are asking volunteers to find and take a photo of the headstone. He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Try again later. Try again later. A system error has occurred. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "Scott shared the same passion for drag racing as his legendary father, Connie. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion. He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. Lincolnton, NC 28092 If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Attn: Development Office 315 41st Street West Bradenton, FL 34209 The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. In a career that spanned over two decades Kalitta scored seventeen career victories in Top … Thanks for your help! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He returned to that category full-time in 2006. ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Cards for Scott's family or Connie can be sent to: Kalitta Air 818 Willow Run Airport Ypsilanti, MI 48198. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter," and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. During the 1994 season he became the first Top Fuel driver to win four consecutive events. Try again later. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. GREAT NEWS! Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, USA, Old Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. He sat out three more seasons following that brief stint and then returned again in 2003, joining cousin Doug as a second driver for the family's two Top Fuel dragsters. Video Tributes Make sure that the file is a photo. Please try again later. based on information from your browser. ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Oops, something didn't work. Kalitta's Toyota Solara was traveling at about 300 mph when it burst into flames. One of only 14 drivers in NHRA history to win in both premier nitro categories, Kalitta's last victory came in Chicago in 2005 in Top Fuel. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Cards for Scott's family or Connie can be sent to: Get email updates about Scott Kalitta delivered directly to your inbox. In both 1994 and 1995 he was the season champion in Top Fuel racing. ). Failed to report flower. *All donations to BRAKES will be used for the expressed purpose of saving lives and keeping our children safe. This account has been disabled. The Kalitta family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to these charities close to Scott's heart: Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He had a runner-up finish two weeks ago in Chicago, his 36th career NHRA final-round appearance. ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe) c/o Doug Herbert Performance Parts 1443 E. Gaston St. Lincolnton, NC 28092 *All donations to BRAKES will be used for the expressed purpose of saving lives and keeping our children safe. In a career that spanned over two decades Kalitta scored seventeen career victories in Top Fuel racing and one in Funny Car. Add to your scrapbook. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Scott Douglas Kalitta I found on Findagrave.com. The NHRA said the 46-year-old Kalitta -- the 1994 and 1995 Top Fuel season champion who had 18 career victories, 17 in Top Fuel and one in Funny Car -- was taken to the Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center, where he died a short time later. NHRA Drag racer. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. After the 1997 season he briefly retired before making a short return to racing in 1999. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. West Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police has concluded its investigation of the motor vehicle racing crash that claimed the life of NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta.The crash happened on June 21, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. during the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNational drag racing event at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Drag images here or select from your computer for Scott Douglas Kalitta memorial. NHRA Drag racer. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. His father, Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter," and his cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives competitively. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He was never able to return to his top form and he finished thirteenth in points after the 2006 season. He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion. 315 41st Street West × Katlitta was a member of the famous Kalitta drag racing family. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Life Stories provides friends and families a forum to post their favorite stories and memories of Scott Kalitta ensuring the precious experiences are never forgotten. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Resend Activation Email. Verify and try again. His father was driver and crew chief Connie Kalitta and his cousin Doug was his teammate. 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