The legendary dirt late model driver passed in a plane crash on his property
Open the whisky, it’s a miserable day.
Scott Bloomquist was a legendary dirt racer with a hell of a personality. The Tennessee based driver won four Hav-A-Tampa Series titles, three Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championships a World of Outlaws title and an Xtreme DIRTcar Series championship.
His mechanical ingenuity put officials to work. With 600 career victories from one end of the country to the other, Bloomquist placed his footprint in the dirt of every region.
There was nobody else in the pit area like him. He was honest, to a fault. In my personal top-5 interviews I’ve ever done, he holds at least three of them. But it was on me to figure out if he was jumbling me around or not.
From a fans perspective, you either loved to cheer for him or loved to see him lose but either way the hippie in the #0 car brought you to the race track.
On Friday, Bloomquist passed in a plane crash on his family farm in Tennessee. He was flying a single-engine Piper J-3 plane when it crashed into a barn.
He was 60 years old.
Scott Bloomquist Racing Statement
“November 14th, 1963 – August 16th, 2024”
“Nothing can prepare you for a day like today. With heavy hearts, we have to share the news that we have lost our great friend and hero today. Whether you cheered for him or booed for him, you still made noise, and Scott loved you all equally for that.”
“A loving father, a great son, a man who loved his friends and family, and last but not least, one hell of a wheel man.”
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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Statement
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Scott Bloomquist, a three-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion and the winningest driver in tour history,” the statement opened.
“Scott significantly impacted the sport of dirt late model racing, inspiring many, pushing boundaries, and living life with unmatched passion. Our hearts go out to the Bloomquist family and all who knew him.”
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World Racing Group Statement
“Scott Bloomquist’s legendary status not only grew out of his accomplishments on track, but his innovations throughout the dirt Late Model industry,” Brian Carter opened.
“He played a key role with DIRTcar Racing and the World of Outlaws, helping to re-build the World of Outlaws Late Models so it could grow into what it’s become today. His influence also helped the evolution of racetracks and chassis over the years.”
The World Racing Group CEO concluded, “Bloomquist’s passion for the sport and innovative mind will be deeply missed by all.”
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Dirt racing community mourns Scott Bloomquist
Gordy Gundaker: “I’m heartbroken this morning. I truly can’t believe it. Scott was a hero of mine growing up, an icon of the sport and a friend of mine.”
“Love him, hate him, you came to watch him. Im going to miss him dearly. Scott was a mentor to me for my entire racing career.”
“I will be thankful for the memories I shared with him. The stupid ass drunken nights watching him sip straight out of his crown bottle and the endless stories that made me laugh til my stomach hurt.”
“The racing world just lost the GOAT of dirt late model racing.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his daughter Ariel, and all the friends he’s made along the way.”
Donny Schatz: “I hated to hear that Scott Bloomquist lost his life this morning. It’s guys like him that helped to build the sport and the WoOLateModels Series into what they’ve become today. Keeping his family, friends and fans in our prayers. RIP, Scott.”
Chris Ferguson: “Rest in peace hero.”
Racing community mourns Scott Bloomquist
Dale Earnhardt Jr: “Thought about Bloomquist all day. Still don’t have it straight. I do know he lived life his own way. It was great to interview him. Regret I didn’t get to do that decades ago. What a run.”
Tony Stewart: “Scott Bloomquist was one of a kind, and he’s probably the smartest guy I’ve ever been around when it comes to dirt racing.”
Stewart added, “What he could do behind the wheel of a racecar was matched by the ingenuity he put into building his racecars. He was a force on the track and off, with a personality as big as his list of accomplishments. He made dirt racing better with a presence that will be greatly missed.”
Clint Bowyer: “Sad to hear of the passing of Scott Bloomquist. The stories are endless! You simply couldn’t fit his life into just one movie, It’ll take a series! RIP.”
Jimmie Johnson: “Scott was one of a kind. He earned the respect of racers nationwide, including mine. He will be missed.”
Chase Briscoe: “I grew up a sprint car kid but growing up I always knew who drove the green and black zero late model. Bloomer was one of a kind and the greatest of all time in a late model.”
Kyle Larson: “RIP Scott Bloomquist”
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