Scott Kalitta

Scott Kalitta
Born(1962-02-18)February 18, 1962
Mt. Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2008(2008-06-21) (aged 46)
Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting placeSkyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto, Florida, U.S.
FatherConnie Kalitta
RelativesDoug Kalitta (cousin)
NHRA
Years active1982–1997; 1999; 2003–2008
Wins18
Poles20
Championship titles
1994, 1995Top Fuel season champion
Kalitta's American International Top Fuel dragster
Kalitta's crew working on his dragster in the pits

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 had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win. At the time of his death, due to an accident during race qualifying, he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions.[1] He was the son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief Connie Kalitta.

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