The NHRA issued the following release regarding Scott Kalitta's fatal accident during the NHRA Supernationals in Englishtown, N.J.  

On behalf of everyone at NHRA, we are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta family.

Scott shared the same passion for drag racing as his legendary father, Connie.  He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion.   He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. 

The NHRA issued the following release regarding Scott Kalitta's fatal accident during the NHRA Supernationals in Englishtown, N.J. 

On behalf of everyone at NHRA, we are deeply saddened and want to pass along our sincere condolences to the entire Kalitta family.

Scott shared the same passion for drag racing as his legendary father, Connie.  He also shared the same desire to win, becoming a two-time series world champion.   He left the sport for a period of time, to devote more time to his family, only to be driven to return to the drag strip to regain his championship form. 

Scott was a terrific driver and perhaps more importantly a better person and a great father to his two kids.   He will be truly missed by the entire NHRA community.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Kathy, sons Corey and Colin, his cousin Doug and his father Connie.