Multiple reports state that Scott Bloomquist was killed tragically in a plane accident near his Tennessee home. He was a Dirt Late Model racing icon and Hall of Famer. He was 60.
The Rogersville Review was informed by local authorities that Bloomquist had died in an early morning plane crash near his Mooresburg home.
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department was unable to confirm the details of the reported plane crash. However, the Hawkins County Rescue Squad posted an update on Facebook that confirmed a plane crash near Highway 31 on Brooks Road at 7:50 am.
Moberly Motorsports Park confirmed Bloomquist’s death via a Facebook post.
“[Bloomquist’s] mother Georgette just called me and wanted me to announce that he died this morning. Scott Bloomquist crashed his vintage plane on the Bloomquist farm at 7:15 am EST. The local fire department and police are still on the scene.”
The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Department informed The Review that Bloomquist had crashed into a building on his property. According to reports, he was flying a two-seater aircraft.
Bloomquist’s career began in the 1980s but took off in the 1990s. He was the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion for 2009, 2010, and 2016. In 2002 he was inducted as a second-class member into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame.
Social media flooded with tributes to Bloomquist.
Brian Carter, CEO of World Racing Group, stated that Bloomquist’s legendary status was not just a result of his achievements on the track but also his innovations in the dirt late-model racing industry.
RIP Scott Bloomquist 🙏 pic.twitter.com/uuvYsM0Gvb
— DIRTcar Racing (@DIRTcarRacing) August 16, 2024
“He played an important role in DIRTcar Racing and helped rebuild World of Outlaws’ late models so that it could become what it is today. He also influenced the evolution of racetracks, and chassis. Bloomquist will be missed by everyone for his passion for racing and innovative mind.”
