Driver dies in 280 mph crash during Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week racing event
A 60-year-old driver died Sunday afternoon, August 3, while attempting to set a
land speed record
at the
Bonneville Salt Flats
near Wendover, Utah, according to the Southern California Timing Association.
Chris Raschke
lost control of his vehicle approximately 2.5 miles into the race during the annual
Speed Week
event. Medical personnel responded immediately to treat Raschke at the crash site, but he succumbed to his injuries.
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Driver reached nearly 280 mph before Bonneville Salt Flats accident
Race director Keith Pedersen confirmed Raschke was traveling at nearly 280 mph just before the fatal crash occurred. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by authorities.
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"It's much more of a camaraderie and community, and that builds a lot of friendships and trust," Pedersen said. "He's a big part of it, and he will be sorely missed."
Speed Week racing to resume at Bonneville Salt Flats
The fatal crash took place on the second day of the weeklong August Speed Week event. Despite the tragedy, Pedersen announced that Speed Week racing will resume Monday at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Raceway.
The Bonneville Salt Flats hosts two major racing events annually. Speed Week takes place in August, followed by the World Finals in September. Both events attract land speed record enthusiasts from around the world.
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Pedersen described Raschke's death as a significant loss for the entire racing community at the Bonneville Salt Flats
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