Scott Bloomquist killed in plane crash near Tennessee home

Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist tragically died in a plane crash near his Mooresburg, Tennessee home.

Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist tragically died in a plane crash near his home in Mooresburg, Tennessee, on Friday morning. 

The Rogersville Review reported the news around 8:30 a.m., confirming that local authorities identified Bloomquist as the individual involved in the small aircraft crash. According to a family friend’s post on Facebook, Bloomquist was flying one of his vintage planes around the family farm when the accident occurred.

Bloomquist, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, was a nationally renowned Dirt Super Late Model race car driver. Widely regarded as the greatest dirt super late model driver of all time, he had an illustrious career that included 94 Lucas Oil Late Model and 33 World of Outlaws Late Model victories. His last major win came in 2020 at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Knox Dale, Pennsylvania, but he remained a fan favorite in the racing community despite recent challenges.

"Many say Scott Bloomquist has changed dirt racing the same way Tim Richmond changed Winston Cup racing by breaking the mold and going against tradition. He's a little brash, a whole lot different, and he's on his way to the top." 1991

RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/v2q25FiWkM

— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) August 16, 2024

Throughout his storied career, Bloomquist faced and overcame various injuries and health issues, continuing to compete at a high level. His most recent top-five finish was earlier this year in a Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series race in Tazewell, Tennessee.

At the age of 60, Bloomquist had already secured his legacy as a racing icon, having been inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002 as part of its second class. He was also the owner of Dirt Late Model chassis manufacturer Team Zero Race Cars, further cementing his impact on the sport. Bloomquist’s passing marks a significant loss to the racing community and all who admired his contributions to the sport.