Scott Bloomquist tragically killed in a plane crash near his home

Dirt Track legend Scott Bloomquist has tragically lost his life in a plane crash that happened near his home. The National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee was 60. Bloomquist is regarded by many as the Greatest Dirt Super late model driver of all time.

Reid Millard, Bloomquist’s close friend, confirmed the news of the American racer’s passing in a heartbreaking Facebook post.

He wrote in his tribute:

“Scott Bloomquist was a great friend of mine along with a lot of people in the Dirt Late Model Model and racing community. His mother Georgie just called me and wanted me to announce that he lost his life this morning.”

The post continued:

“At 7:15 EST this morning Scott was out flying his vintage airplane and had a crash on the Bloomquist family farm. The local fire department and law enforcement are still on the scene.”

He added:

“I am going to head down to Tennessee to help the Bloomquist family through this difficult time. Along with Scott's daughter Ariel his parents his sister and along with all of you who knew and loved Scott - you are in our hearts and prayers of all our Millard Family.”

“God's speed Scott. May you fly high on an Eagle's wing forever.”

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A look at Scott Bloomquist’s legendary Dirt career

Dirt Racing fans and enthusiasts will tell you what an incredible and skillful driver Scott Bloomquist was. He was the 2004 World of Outlaws Late Model Series winner and a 3-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion among other notable achievements.

Bloomquist also tried his hand in NASCAR racing once in the Truck Series. Additionally, he also raced in 3 ARCA Series races. In his 497 starts in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, he won a staggering 94 times.

The late Dirt legend also participated in 2 NASCAR SOUTHEAST SERIES races. He impressed in the same and had an average finish of 3.5 over the two races.