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Memories of Scott Kalitta

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CAROLYN Jul 06, 2008

THAT MORNING I WAS RIDING AROUND ON MY GOLF CART AND I SAW SCOTT WALKING BY HIMSELF. HE LOOKED UP, HIS EYES AND MINE MET. I STATED THAT WAS SCOTT KALITTA. LATER THAT DAY, I WAS ON THE STARTING LINE AND THE FIRST TWO FUNNY CARS I SAW WAS THAT OF SCOTT. I WATCHED THE RUN. ALL WAS CALM. WHEN WE HEARD THE NEWS, ALL WAS SAD. I WAS LUCKY, CAUSE THAT MORNING WHEN HIS EYES MET MINE, HE WAS SAYING GOODBYE TO ME. HE IS NOW AT REST UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

the blowover

rob dove Jul 06, 2008

I remember it well. That was before the wheelie bar now used. Scott had a big set to stay in it and it attests to his drive and love for our sport. He is shaking his head at NHRA's decicion to shorten to 1000 feet. That is not how Scott would want to be remembered. More like.... You lift You LOSE!! Just make the tracks safe for 333 mph passes. THAT is what would honor Scott and put meaning to his sacrifice.....

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kurt miner Jul 05, 2008

scott /eric / blane / dearal YOU ARE ALL MISSED

Gainesville Blowover

John Abate Jul 05, 2008

We happened to sneak into the Mac Tools section. Scott was in the final and it was made clear that they were going for a new national record. At the light, the front end started coming up and Scott stayed in it just a little too long. End result? The car skidded to a stop right in front of us. Scott emerged with a smile. That was a great moment for us. It was very exciting for all of us, Scott included. RIP. We will always remember you.

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melvin shorts Jul 05, 2008

SCOTT raceing fan will you r.i.p. melvin shorts upper marlboro md

My Memory Steve rant and family

Steve Rant Jul 05, 2008

I was shocked to hear the news . He was one of my favorite to watch ,favorite to meet in the pits . I send my heart out to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed but never
forgotten

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PROFESSOR HITT Jul 04, 2008

I FOLLOWED CONNIE'S RACING CAREER BACK IN THR 60;S . AND THEN FOLLOWING SCOTT CAREER SUCH A GREAT LOSS, OUR PRAYERS GO OUT THE
LEDGENDARY FAMILY

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Tad Ono Jul 04, 2008

A great loss to all of the racing world will be missed by all. T.Ono

Prays to Family of Scott Kilitta

NEIL JACKMAN Jul 04, 2008

My son and i met SCOTT at a few years back at Gainsville he let my son go with him and watch as the guys worked on his car .Till this day he talks about that day John was 6 at the time he called SCOTT uncle.And i feel he can't fine a better person he can call that and we will truely miss' YOU'.TILL WE MEET AGAIN AT THAT STRIP YOU ARE RACEING AT NOW WITH 'GOD' AS YOUR CREW CHIEF.You will be miss my all who love you and watch you go 240mph

My Memory

mike puckett Jul 04, 2008

my name is mike puckett it great loss to the motorsport world to lose driver of this caliber to such a tragety he will be deeply missed by all.

My Memory

kim hall Jul 04, 2008

my name is kim and live in Australia. My family and i went to watch Scott when he came down under to race. What a great driver, it was a thrill for us to watch him. glad we got the chance to see how wonderful he was. when we heard and saw how he was taken away a chill went through my body. when you watch these races for so many years they are like a part of your life.our thoughts are with all of the drag family as a hole. he will be missed but not forgotten

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matt chambers Jul 04, 2008

He was one good driver over his time

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