Scott Kalitta

Scott Kalitta

Scott Kalitta died after his Toyota Solara "Funny Car" crashed into a barrier and exploded.

NHRA's Quarter Mile is Now 1,000 Feet Instead of 1,320

By Chris Haak 07.03.2008 The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced late yesterday that in the wake of the recent tragic death of popular Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta on June 21, it is immediately shortening its race distance by 320 feet to 1,000 feet for its Top Fuel and Funny Car classes. The change goes into effect next weekend at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Denver (July 11-13
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