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Veteran driver Chris Raschke died Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a speed of 283 km / hi an attempt to set a record at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Utahconfirmed event organizers. He was 60.
Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), hosting Speedweek at Bonneville Salt Flats, released a statement confirming Raschke’s death.
Bonneville Salt Flats is located about 100 miles west of Salt Lake City and has been used for decades as racing grounds due to their glass -like surface. (Blake Benard/Getty Images)
“About approx. a speed record And lost control of his land speed vehicle of about 2 1/2 mile. Chris was treated by medical professionals on site. Unfortunately, Chris died from his injuries, ”the statement says.
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SCTA noted that the cause of the incident is under investigation. The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office investigating Raschke’s death did not immediately respond to Pakinomist Digital’s request for comment.
Sgt. Dane Lerdahl, a spokesman for the law enforcement agency, said to Associated Press, “We know it was an accident of some kind.”
Raschke had reportedly reached a speed of 283 km / h while driving “Speed Demon.” SCTA did not specify which record he was trying to break, but according to the Speed Demon Racings Website was Raschke’s top speed in the streamliner 391 mph.
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“At this point, we all ask to respect Chris’s family, friends and the speed demon team. We are deeply broken,” the team wrote in a statement on Facebook.
American Hot Rod Foundation also released a statement after Raschke’s death, adding that he “piloted the latest iteration of the Speed Demon Streamliner when the crash took place.”
Cars form a line near the racing track by Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah, August 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
“For many, Chris was known as Arp’s face, but for those who knew him on the salt, he was one who found the perfect balance between friendly and competitive. Never a usual combination and one who speaks to the quality of his character. We send our deepest sympathy to Chris’ family and friends.”
The Bonneville Salt Flats is located about 100 miles west of Salt Lake City and has been used for decades as racing grounds due to their glass -like surface. The first race that took place in 1914.
The last known race death on the occasions took place in 2016 when Sam Wheeler lost control of a high performance bike. He crashed and went 200 mph.
