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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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scott kalita was involved in a very serious crash, no word yet on his status,but rumor has it that it is not good. can anybody confirm this or add any info.
hope he is o.k
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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nothing so far on nhra.com. was it during 4th round qualifying?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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yes from what i hear,i heard the car burst into flames at the big end and ran off the end of the track with a good bit of speed.


Modified by BlownHatch at 11:08 PM 6/21/2008
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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yikes...hope its not too serious
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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http://www.competitionplus.com...mid=6
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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damn man that is terrible, what a sad day for racing,my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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I can't see what's in that link... How is he?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Word is he passed away. RIP
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondamanXxX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't see what's in that link... How is he?</TD></TR></TABLE>i cant read the link either but im going to guess not good at all when they stop having qualifying for several hours its not a good sign, My thoughts and prayers are with his family freinds and team
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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WOW.....
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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yes ,he did not survive the crash.left behind a wife and two kids man you just never know when its your time

r.i.p scott kalita
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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In for info, I hope he's ok and the rumors are just rumors.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boner_Ben &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In for info, I hope he's ok and the rumors are just rumors. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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RIP if true..
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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the link below worked for me and stated he did not make it<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by f@sth@tch89 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> http://www.competitionplus.com...mid=6 </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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now when i go back to the site to the front page, the link is gone. im not sure what to believe. if its true RIP...no word as of yet from NHRA.

edit: http://www.nhra.com/content/news/30033.htm
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Link isn't working, nitromater is down. Can anyone confirm?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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geez im confused now,i also saw the article and they said he did not make it now i cant get it to work and can't find any info on it.man i realy hope its just a nasty rumor
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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http://www.nj.com/news/index.s....html

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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That's horrible, I just finished watching the coverage. RIP Scott Kalitta.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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That is crazy, so sad to hear.

RIP
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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shows on in 14minutes we'll have to tune in ok. i hope this reporter is blowing smoke.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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It's already over here on the eastcoast.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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NHRA site says he was taken to the hospital. Lets pray the media is wrong.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrParks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">shows on in 14minutes we'll have to tune in ok. i hope this reporter is blowing smoke. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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yeah it seems that nothing has been 100% released yet, but heard that racing was called for the day, and the sand pit is all taped off for investigation. it doesn't look good.
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