Scott Bloomquist's fatal plane crash ruled suicide.

The recent tragic passing of dirt track racing icon Scott Bloomquist in a plane crash in 2024 has been attributed to the pilot's deliberate choice to fly into a structure in an act of suicide, as revealed by a report from the National Transportation Safety Board. This deeply saddened the racing community as Bloomquist, a respected figure and a member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame since 2002, lost his life at the age of 60 when the 1938 Piper J3 aircraft he was piloting crashed into a barn on his family's property in Mooresburg, Tenn. The NTSB report disclosed that the pilot, not named but known to be Bloomquist, took off from a private airstrip, flew over his land, and then tragically collided with a barn near the airstrip, leading to a fire that engulfed the plane. Despite Bloomquist not holding a pilot's certificate, he was still at the controls. The announcement of the report prompted a statement from Bloomquist's family to Fox Sports, expressing a wish for privacy as they come to terms with this devastating loss. Bloomquist, known for his distinct appearance and fierce demeanor, had a stellar career on the racing circuit, beginning in 1980 and accumulating over 600 victories over the years. Following his untimely passing, tributes poured in, with Bristol Motor Speedway president Jerry Caldwell recognizing Bloomquist as one of the greatest dirt late model drivers in the history of the sport. Bloomquist's life was not without challenges, as he had encountered a serious motorcycle accident in 2019 that left him with enduring injuries, followed by a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023, which he had been optimistic about recovering from after undergoing surgery and treatment.