Dust Monitor Icon Scott Bloomquist
Airplane Crash Loss of life Dominated Suicide
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The airplane crash that took the lifetime of grime observe racing legend Scott Bloomquist has been dominated a suicide.
In keeping with a Nationwide Transportation Security Board remaining report, obtained by TMZ Sports activities … Bloomquist appeared to deliberately fly his plane right into a barn on his household property in Moorseburg, Tenn. “as an act of suicide.”
Officers wrote within the report the reason for loss of life was blunt power accidents.
The wreck, as we beforehand reported, occurred on Aug. 16, 2024 … after officers say Bloomquist had taken out his 1938 classic airplane from a non-public airstrip close to his property.
A rep for Bloomquist stated Tuesday, right now, the racing icon’s household “is not making any public statements regarding the plane crash or the recent NTSB findings.”
“They are focused on supporting one another and respectfully request privacy as they navigate this difficult period.”
Bloomquist — who earned over 600 wins in his 40-year profession — was recognized for his well-known No. 0 late fashions. He additionally secured 9 nationwide championships and the 2004 World of Outlaws Late Mannequin sequence title. He competed within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection and the ARCA Menards Collection as nicely.
He was 60 years previous.
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