Chase Briscoe pays tribute to Scott Bloomquist after Dirt Legend's death in a plane crash - “He was one of a kind and the GOAT in late model”
Dirt track racing icon Scott Bloomquist tragically passed away in a plane crash this Friday. 60-year-old Bloomquist was one of the most successful dirt stock car racers of all time. NASCAR driver, Chase Briscoe, talked about his childhood familiarity with the legend on X.
The renowned Dirt Super Late Model race car driver Bloomquist had a remarkable career with 94 Lucas Oil Late Model and 33 World of Outlaws Late Model wins. He continued to compete despite his injuries and health issues and was last seen in the top five at a race earlier this year.
Bloomquist's plane crash occurred early in the morning when his small vintage aircraft crashed into a barn on his property in Mooresburg, Tennessee. According to authorities, Bloomquist, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chase Briscoe paid tribute to the "GOAT" Scott Bloomquist in a tweet, saying:
"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," wrote Briscoe.
Scott Bloomquist's death in plane crash, investigation underway
Scott Bloomquist, who started his racing career in 1980, owned a private airstrip at his residence. His father was an airplane pilot for Air Cal.
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that the remains are believed to be of Scott Bloomquist and the Forensics Department will make further identification. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and (National Transportation Safety Board) NTSB will look into what caused the crash.
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office said in a statement (via newschannel9):
"Unidentified remains believed to be that of Scott Bloomquist, of Mooresburg, were found in the plane. Positive identification will be made by the Forensics Department."
Bloomquist was piloting a 1938 Piper Cub J3C-65 aircraft alone when it crashed into a barn on his property. Emergency services found him deceased at the scene. The crash was reported around 7:50 am. Bloomquist was not a licensed pilot and the plane was had not been licensed since 2012.
The Iowan-born racer gained fame for winning prestigious races such as the Eldora Speedway’s World 100 in 1988 and 1990. His accolades include the 2004 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship and multiple Dirt Late Model Dream wins. He was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002.
Bloomquist also raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway for Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2013.