The official distance was shortened to 1000 feet in 2008, following the death of racer Scott Kalitta after his ... That logic sold short the ingenuity of drag racing crew chiefs and Goodyear ...

Due to the tragic death recently of '94 and '95 Top Fuel champion Scott Kalitta, the drag strip for these two fastest classes will be shortened from the traditional 1,320 feet to 1,000 feet.

Race fans watched in horror this past weekend as NHRA funny car driver Scott Kalitta was ... Lex Dudas: The Kalitta family is very special. They are drag racing. >> REPORTER: Lex Dudas, a close ...

Englishtown, N.J.? Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed at the end of the track during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals ...