HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dirt racing legend Scott Bloomquist was killed in a plane crash in Hawkins County on Friday morning, according to officials.
The crash happened on Brooks Road off Highway 31 in Mooresburg, Tennessee.
An FAA report says a single-engine Piper J3 crashed into a barn near Mooresburg on the property of Scott Bloomquist Racing. News 5 has confirmed that Bloomquist was not a licensed pilot.
Bloomquist’s fellow competitors have shared their sympathy on social media for the Bloomquist family.
Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell issued the following statement:
“This is really a sad day for the world of motorsports as we mourn the passing of Scott Bloomquist, arguably the greatest dirt late model racer in the sport’s history. Scott was truly a champion, legend and hall of fame member in his craft and was a wonderful friend of Bristol Motor Speedway. He won one of the late model dirt races held here in 2001 and was always willing to help us promote our dirt races. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends, as well as his legion of fans across the nation.”
Emergency crews are asking folks to avoid the area. The investigation as to what caused the crash is ongoing.
Stay with News 5 for the latest on this developing story.
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