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Rest in Peace Scott

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I would like to share a personal moment if you'll allow me. I was there in the stands watching the run. On the cell with my daughter. I had her listening to that particular run, phone held high cheering on Scott. When he fireballed and got past my vantage point I held the phone to my ear. "Hold on hold on..." as I watched on the big screen. As he rocketed towards the sand full speed and no chutes I believe I was saying " Oh sh!t oh sh!t oh sh!t". Then when I caught him hitting the sand and the camera going snowy then blank I yelled something about calling back then throwing the phone in my pocket and running. If you've never met me I run nowhere. I am a huge lardass. I ran all the way to my father in the tent and asked if anyone had heard the PA. No, it wasnt on in the pit. I broke the news about the accident and then ran towards the end of the track. I watched as the ambulance pulled out, albeit slowly. I had tears in my eyes as I limped like an old man back to the pit. Everyone was in a state of slow motion shock. A friend walked slowly up to me and told me the news. I stopped breathing. All I could muster was "huh?". I just wanted to punch something, hard.
To all at Team Kalitta who have been like family to us for nearly 20 years personally, I cannot express the full amount of sadness we here feel. Scott was a true racer, kind to fans, and a wonderful and caring family man, this I know first hand. Your sorrow is felt not only in the racing world but the world abroad. Personal to Scott, what you did for my brother when he was terminally ill will NEVER be forgotten. You are the true essence of this sport. Yours will be a void which will never be filled. Godspeed.
 
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A loss, any loss is difficult to come to terms with and to comprehend. THIS loss has been hard for many, myself included. Scott was my age, we shared the same zeal for life, love of friends and family and passion for driving. And ... Scott was one of two signatures on my upgrade Fuel license in 1990.

I would like to share a story of Scott that immediately came to mind .. and that in a time of sorrow, made me smile and laugh as I reflected on my friend.

I did not know Scott very well in 1990, but my crewchief Ronnie Swearingen did. After making my upgrade runs in Ennis I needed one additional signature on my license. We were at AFT in LA and so was the Kalitta crew. Ron asked Scott to watch the video in our lounge and sign my license. As he exited the lounge, Scott looked and me and said something to the effect of "I signed it" .... I thanked him and we went our separate directions.

Sunday night after the pictures were taken and the champagne sprayed, Ronnie and I were in the lounge relaxing while the crew loaded the car so we could go celebrate. The door to the lounge opens .. and there is Scott ... no wait, uh oh ... it looks like "Eddie Kalitti" is paying a visit. Beverage in hand, he looks at Ronnie and I, looks at the Wally sitting on the table and states "Do you know how damn long it took me to win one of those? I knew I shouldn't have signed that license!" With that he turned around and opened the door ... while "Eddie" walked on out ... Scott turned around. flashed a HUGE smile and said "Congratulations"

I knew right then, that I had a friend for life ...

Each of us will choose to mourn and celebrate Scott's life in our own way. Me? I am going to the bar tonight and drink through the sorrow, until only the wonderful memories of my friend remain.

And ... I am going to buy one and set it on the bar for "Eddie" ...
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Great story
 
One thing that struck me about all the remembrances is how generous Scott was in his life. He touched a lot of people in his life and theres a lot of them out there that are really sad right now.

-jim
 
Prayers and thoughts with Scott's family and friends. He'll never be forgotten! God Speed!
 
I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet Scott. He sounds like the type of person I seek to be friends with. Not to mention, he was a hell of a driver!

His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May they find a way to grieve and move on......something tells me that Scott would prefer to have his life celebrated!
 
It's hard to find the words to express how much Scott meant to me.
I am thankful for the great memories he has left with me.
It's been a long weekend of sadness, but I hope I can soon smile
again when I think of you.

God Speed Scott.


Prayers and Blessings to the Kalitta family, friends and entire organization.
 
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Yes, everyone realizes that there is risk involved in driving these cars, but as my son told me this afternoon, "the race track shouldn't be the thing that kills you". The sand trap acted as a launch ramp, hitting a camera boom on the way over the catch net, crashing head on into the concrete wall at the end of the track. Had things been done correctly, we would still have Scott with us.
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Dead-center bullseye, Pat. Hell of a post. Sympathy and condolences to the entire Kalitta family and team. RIP, Scott.
 
I'd like to add my condolences to the entire Kalitta organization. This accident has hit me pretty hard.

I have my favourites and he was one of them from way back. I love drag racing. You don't need crashes to make it exciting, just hate seeing them. I have my favourite drivers as well and Scott was one of them. Probably from back in the day with his interviews with Steve Evans. Its just a damn shame when we lose a drag racer, accidents happen sure but............?

Its just a damn shame.
 
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