Race car driver Scott Bloomquist dead after plane crash in Hawkins County | WJHL

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HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Award-winning filth monitor race automobile driver Scott Bloomquist has died after a airplane crash in Hawkins County Friday.

In line with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a single-engine Piper J3 crashed right into a barn close to Mooresburg round 7:50 a.m.

The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Workplace confirmed to Information Channel 11 that Bloomquist died on account of the crash. He was the one occupant of the airplane.

Bloomquist, born in Iowa, was a nationally touring Grime Tremendous Late Mannequin race automobile driver.

The sheriff’s workplace and FAA are persevering with to research the circumstances of the crash.

The Volunteer Speedway informed Information Channel 11, Friday, a commemoration of Bloomquist will occur at their race in September.

The Bristol Motor Speedway additionally launched a press release on Bloomquist’s passing.

“That is actually a tragic day for the world of motorsports as we mourn the passing of Scott Bloomquist, arguably the best filth late mannequin racer within the sport’s historical past. Scott was really a champion, legend and corridor of fame member in his craft and was an exquisite pal of Bristol Motor Speedway. He received one of many late mannequin filth races held right here in 2001 and was at all times prepared to assist us promote our filth races. We ship our honest condolences to his household and mates, in addition to his legion of followers throughout the nation.”

The highway to the household’s house is being blocked off and have a guard on the finish for the household’s privateness.