Mooresburg, Tennessee – A renowned dirt track racing legend is believed to have died in a plane crash in Hawkins County on Friday, as reported by the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 8 a.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which confirmed that only the pilot was aboard the aircraft.
Deputies were dispatched to Brooks Road in Mooresburg, where they discovered the plane had crashed into a barn. The sheriff’s office indicated that unidentified remains, presumed to be those of Scott Bloomquist from Mooresburg, were found at the crash site.
Bloomquist, originally from Fort Dodge, Iowa, was a prominent figure in national dirt racing with his operations based in Mooresburg. He enjoyed a remarkable 40-year career, and his most recent accolades included winning the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2016.
As a nine-time national champion, Bloomquist also secured victories in prestigious events such as the Dream XXIV feature at Eldora Speedway in 2018. He had participated in other major racing series, including the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Bloomquist was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002.
The World of Outlaws racing league, with which Bloomquist was closely associated, issued a statement honoring his legacy. They acknowledged that his impact extended beyond his victories, as he played a crucial role in advancing the dirt Late Model industry and contributed to the development of racetracks and chassis designs.
Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell expressed his condolences, calling the day a significant loss for motorsports. He regarded Bloomquist as possibly the greatest dirt late model racer in history and acknowledged his contributions to the promotion of dirt races at the speedway.
The final identification of the remains is being handled by the county’s forensics department. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are conducting an investigation into the incident.
This story is still developing.