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QualifierKalitta Killed in Funny Car
QualifierThe Associated PressNoted Funny Car
driver Scott Kalitta was killed Saturday
during qualifying round in New Jersey. (June
22)Family and friends are mourning the death
of Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta
(kah-lee-tah) at a New Jersey track.
Kalitta died after losing control during a
Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals qualifying
round. The 46-year-old driver was
rushed to Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old
Bridge after his car hopped a concrete median
and exploded Saturday. Kalitta's Toyota
Solara was traveling at about 300 mph when
the crash occurred. The Palmetto Florida
resident started his career at Old Bridge
Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father,
Connie Kalitta, was a longtime driver and
team owner known as "The Bounty Hunter." His
cousin, Doug Kalitta, also drives
competitively. ___ ___, The Associated
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