Determination of Scott Bloomquist’s Death

The National Transportation Safety Board has classified the death of renowned dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist as a suicide.

Bloomquist tragically lost his life in a plane crash on August 16, 2024, near his home in Mooresburg, Tennessee, at the age of 60.

He was piloting a vintage 1938 aircraft from a private runway close to his property when the plane went down, colliding with a barn situated near his family’s land. The NTSB’s final report indicated that the crash may have stemmed from “intentional flight to the building as a pilot’s suicide.”

Bloomquist’s family has not publicly addressed the incident or the investigation’s findings. They issued a statement emphasizing their focus on supporting one another during this challenging time and requested privacy, asking the media to refrain from further inquiries.

Scott Bloomquist was a legendary figure in the racing world, inducted into the National Dirt Model Hall of Fame in 2002, and widely regarded as one of the greatest racers of all time.

Over his impressive career, Bloomquist amassed more than 600 wins, including nine national championships, eight victories at the Late Model Dream, and four World 100 wins, making a significant mark in various major events. He notably holds the record for most victories in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

In the years leading up to his death, Bloomquist faced several serious health challenges. In 2019, he suffered injuries to his leg and hip from a motorcycle accident. Then, just a year prior to his passing, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, shortly before he was scheduled for a surgical procedure. He also had a horse bite that led to hospitalization not long before the crash.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, reachable at 988, are available for support.