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Scott D. Kalitta (February 18, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He was killed at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, after an accident during qualifying. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win, and at his death he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions. Kalitta was the son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief and airline CEO (Kalitta Air) Connie Kalitta, and cousin of teammate Doug Kalitta.

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  • Scott Kalitta (* 18. Februar 1962 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien; † 21. Juni 2008 in , New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Dragsterpilot. Kalitta begann seine Karriere im Jahr 1982. Bereits sein Vater Conrad war Dragsterrennen gefahren. Seine größten Erfolge waren die Gesamtsiege 1994 und 1995 in der Top Fuel Klasse, in der er 17 seiner insgesamt 18 Laufsiege erzielte. Nach der Saison 1997 zog er sich erstmals vom Rennsport zurück. Im Jahr 1999 nahm er wieder an zehn Rennen teil, kehrte aber erst 2003 wieder dauerhaft zu den Dragstern zurück. Er fuhr nunmehr gemeinsam mit seinem Cousin Doug im familieneigenen Team. Am 21. Juni 2008 bestritt er einem Qualifikationslauf für Top Fuel Funny Cars im . Auf dieser Strecke hatte er 1982 sein erstes Rennen gefahren. Dabei geriet sein Toyota Solara in Brand, der Bremsschirm versagte bei 485 km/h und das Fahrzeug prallte gegen eine Betonwand. Er erlag kurze Zeit später in einem Krankenhaus seinen Verletzungen. Kalitta hinterließ eine Frau und zwei Söhne. Nach dem tödlichen Unfall von Scott Kalitta verkürzte die NHRA die Renndistanz der Top-Fuel-Klassen auf 1.000 Fuß (304,80 m). (de)
  • Scott Kalitta (né le 18 février 1962 à Santa Monica en Californie - mort le 21 juin 2008 à Old Bridge dans le New Jersey) était un pilote automobile américain. Spécialisé dans les courses de dragster, il a trouvé la mort dans un accident survenu à l'occasion d'une manche du championnat NHRA. (fr)
  • Scott D. Kalitta (February 18, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He was killed at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, after an accident during qualifying. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win, and at his death he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions. Kalitta was the son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief and airline CEO (Kalitta Air) Connie Kalitta, and cousin of teammate Doug Kalitta. (en)
  • Scott Kalitta (Belleville, 18 febbraio 1962 – Englishtown, 21 giugno 2008) è stato un pilota automobilistico statunitense di dragster della National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Figlio del veterano delle corse di questo tipo Connie Kalitta e cugino di Doug Kalitta, anch'egli specialista di questo tipo di competizione, la sua carriera era iniziata nel 1988 ed ha avuto un'interruzione solo dal 1999 al 2003. Ha corso in entrambe le categorie principali di queste gare di accelerazione, la Top Fuel e la Funny Car. È deceduto a causa di un tragico incidente il 21 giugno 2008 all'Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Nel corso di una delle qualificazioni la sua auto si è incendiata a 480 km/h ed è successivamente andata ad impattare a forte velocità - stante il danneggiamento dei paracadute - contro un muretto, dopo avere attraversato la banchina sabbiosa a fine pista. (it)
  • Scott Kalitta (Belleville, 18 de Fevereiro de 1962 – Englishtown, 21 de Junho de 2008) foi um corredor estadunidense de dragster, o qual competiu na classe da National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Após vencer dezessete corridas e um campeonato, Kalitta estava a 300 MPH durante uma qualificação para uma corrida, quando bateu fatalmente seu carro e faleceu em Englishtown, New Jersey. (pt)
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  • Scott Kalitta (né le 18 février 1962 à Santa Monica en Californie - mort le 21 juin 2008 à Old Bridge dans le New Jersey) était un pilote automobile américain. Spécialisé dans les courses de dragster, il a trouvé la mort dans un accident survenu à l'occasion d'une manche du championnat NHRA. (fr)
  • Scott D. Kalitta (February 18, 1962 – June 21, 2008) was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He was killed at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, after an accident during qualifying. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win, and at his death he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions. Kalitta was the son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief and airline CEO (Kalitta Air) Connie Kalitta, and cousin of teammate Doug Kalitta. (en)
  • Scott Kalitta (Belleville, 18 de Fevereiro de 1962 – Englishtown, 21 de Junho de 2008) foi um corredor estadunidense de dragster, o qual competiu na classe da National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Após vencer dezessete corridas e um campeonato, Kalitta estava a 300 MPH durante uma qualificação para uma corrida, quando bateu fatalmente seu carro e faleceu em Englishtown, New Jersey. (pt)
  • Scott Kalitta (* 18. Februar 1962 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien; † 21. Juni 2008 in , New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Dragsterpilot. Kalitta begann seine Karriere im Jahr 1982. Bereits sein Vater Conrad war Dragsterrennen gefahren. Seine größten Erfolge waren die Gesamtsiege 1994 und 1995 in der Top Fuel Klasse, in der er 17 seiner insgesamt 18 Laufsiege erzielte. Nach der Saison 1997 zog er sich erstmals vom Rennsport zurück. Im Jahr 1999 nahm er wieder an zehn Rennen teil, kehrte aber erst 2003 wieder dauerhaft zu den Dragstern zurück. Er fuhr nunmehr gemeinsam mit seinem Cousin Doug im familieneigenen Team. (de)
  • Scott Kalitta (Belleville, 18 febbraio 1962 – Englishtown, 21 giugno 2008) è stato un pilota automobilistico statunitense di dragster della National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Figlio del veterano delle corse di questo tipo Connie Kalitta e cugino di Doug Kalitta, anch'egli specialista di questo tipo di competizione, la sua carriera era iniziata nel 1988 ed ha avuto un'interruzione solo dal 1999 al 2003. Ha corso in entrambe le categorie principali di queste gare di accelerazione, la Top Fuel e la Funny Car. (it)
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