Remembering The Great Scott Bloomquist 1963-2024

Kenny Wallace discusses the death of legendary dirt racer Scott Bloomquist in a small airplane crash.
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[@moose9145]

Love him or hate him he was one of the best drivers we have ever witnessed. RIP Scott

[@tandyderreberry]

AMEN 🙏

[@dirtworxphotography245]

I never liked late models growing up. But I damn sure knew who Scott bloomquist was. I live in south dakota. I went to late model knoxville nationals and then I went to Charlotte world finals. Glad I can say I've seen him race

[@sidebite2533]

Agree

[@matthewwoods2102]

Plain and simple…Scott was “the show”.

[@anthonyball2647]

SCOTT BLOOMQUIST WAS THE DALE EARNHARDT OF DIRT!!R.I.P BLACK SUNSHINE..THE REAL "GOAT"

[@Jd-bc1fz]

Lol was saying the same thing this morning when I found out.

[@dougkershaw2844]

i dont know about him being the goat of dirt track racing you better check out steve kinser dirt track career

[@christopherdavis8018]

Apples and oranges sir like comparing Mario and Dale

[@SteveK_75]

Indeed he was the greatest to drive the dirt tracks love to see a movie made about his life 😢Ty for the video Kenny .

[@jasongariss5858]

​@@dougkershaw2844Steve had Carl bloomer did everything his self from building cars to engines an winning everything there was to win in his own racecars

[@k2rocksstl]

Wow. The GOAT. There will NEVER be another racer like him. Wow. I'm floored.

[@Corndogger61]

Really Sad to wake up to this, Rip Scott Bloomquist 😭

[@StevenWorth-j1j]

Thank you, Kenny, You are one of my favorite people. Polite gentleman with common sense and a kind sence of humor. The world needs more folk like you. Rest in peace, Scott, you were a pleasure to behold.

[@jamesglass3278]

This is horrible, I live just up the road from him and fly myself,please folks have some respect and dignity before speculating on what and how and why the accident occurred. It was an accident.

[@robertbradley6946]

The truth will come out, and you're wrong! There is more to it then just a simple plane crash hence the FBI being involved!

[@therealBocaStudios]

Sounds like he had a medical emergency tbh but tbh idk it just doesn’t seem like carelessness

[@jbabister]

@@therealBocaStudios could have nothing to do with scott's health... that plane could of messed up in the air causing him to crash... not much he would be able to do to save it

[@bobroberts2371]

Juan Browne would be THE source for accurate info as he is a commercial pilot and owns / has owned many light aircraft including a Cub or two . There will be a preliminary NTSB report in a few months then a final report in a year or so. A source that is NOT to be trusted is Dan Gryder as he is out there with the flat earthers and has a history of ill behavior. ( Like trying to run over police with his DC-3 among other incidents . . .)

[@BornAgainOutdoorsman]

What a legend. He will be missed love him or hate him he was a pioneer, innovator, dominator of the sport. He seemed immortal in a way. Prayers to the Bloomquist family may God be with them and somehow bring the peace and comfort in these hard times.

[@vhehn]

if that is how god helps people he can keep it.

[@BornAgainOutdoorsman]

@@vhehnwe’re all going to die a physical death my friend. Nobody is immortal. Only 1 person has ever conquered death and that was Jesus Christ. We are however promised the gift of spiritual eternity which is the greatest gift we could ever receive. I pray you’ll find Christ in your life, in the end we will all face our judgment day I hope you’ve found Him by then it will sure beat the alternative. 🙏🙏 prayers to you friend.

[@gregchism]

Growing up at Tri City Speedway in the 70's and early 80's, I was a Mike Wallace fan early. Then when Bloomquist appeared in the late 80's he became my favorite. I spent the 90's and early 2000's going to Eldora and every Summer National with my Father and Brother. Bloomquist was the driving force that made me want to drive 100's of miles to the next race. Rest In Peace.

[@user-pt3iz5xi6p]

I got the pleasure of meeting Scott at the 24 prairie dirt classic! Truly a wonderful man. I got a picture with him and asked him to sign a car for me. Dude didn’t blink an eye. When he got done he handed me that marker and patted me on the back. Truly one of the greatest days of my life😭😭😭😭😭.

[@theconsolesimguy3170]

One of the best drivers on dirt. Thanks for the memories Bloomquist. Truly will be missed in the racing community

[@mikelyons7297]

I met Scott and he talked to me how to sort out our car. He was a great guy. I am in shock and crying.

[@derrekgrapp7421]

I'm still in shock this morning. The dirt racing world has lost a true icon & legend. Such a great loss today. RIP Bloomer.

[@jeremybonesholder]

Omg what a tragic loss to the dirt raceing world. One of the best to ever drive on dirt. Rip bloomer..

[@theroadlesstraveled8327]

Very sad morning...Scott was one of a kind..Prayers for his family..

[@CValentine-LSUfan]

RIP 🙏 one of the greatest will be dearly missed

[@jaredperry23]

RIP Scott Bloomquist!!

[@JeffreyJordan-gw9vt]

The Bloomer was one of a kind, we won't ever see another like him. RIP Bloomer.

[@edwardlee1150]

Kenny, I am struck by the sad irony that the greatest pavement and dirt late model drivers, Trickle and Bloomquist, both died too young and in chronic pain. May they both rest in peace and love.

[@lonniechartrand]

Thank you Kenny for your "morning coffee" tribute to Scott Bloomquist. I could tell that you were speaking from your heart, and as always, with truth and integrity.

[@Z17xMachine]

I'm deeply saddened. He was my favorite for a long time. Thank you Kenny for the video.

[@FloridaManRacer]

I met Scott one time. At an autograph session during a race at Utica Rome Speedway (The track Richie Evans started out at) Sitting next to him? A young 16 year old Tyler Reddick. We didn't have the best exchange that night as Scott sort of brushed off anyone trying to say something while he signed. That still doesn't change the fact that we just lost the greatest dirt racer in human history this morning. I come from Big Block Modified country, where Brett Hearn is held to the same exact standard as Bloomer was. Built his own stuff, built a damn dynasty. But in the end NO ONE can compare to Scott. You mentioned having the same feeling you had when Davey passed. I have the same feeling as when Dale passed. That lost, deer in the headlights, this can't be real, someone tell me my brain is playing tricks on me feeling... I won't lie and say I was a huge Bloomquist fan, but I also won't lie and say that he wasn't the most incredibly talented human being to ever strap into a dirt racing car of ANY kind. This loss is unfathomable. RIP Bloomer.

[@EmperorGary1971]

Got to meet Mr. Bloomquist at Fonda and Utica Rome. R.I.P. Mr. Bloomquist

[@SOSAS1980]

Seen Scott at Fonda, close by his hauler was a young Tyler Reddick listening to his mentor on dirt. RIP . Prayers definitely being sent thinking of his family.

[@milemonster9098]

💯 He was human. That's what made him real. We all have good & bad days.

[@holtzclawpulling9567]

I lost my dad in 2021, and he was a huge Scott bloomquist fan!! I have been following him since then and watching him on Hunt the Front series.. He'll be missed..

[@brianlecorchick]

What a gut punch this morning. Eerily similar to how we lost Asphalt modified legends Ted Christopher and Mike Stefanik.😢 Thanks for sharing Kenny and sorry for everyone's loss. R.I.P.

[@Getalife286]

I can’t believe it. I am 49 years old I have watched him since was 19 years old I live by Lawrenceburg and Florence Speedway dirt track.. Hurts just like Dale Earnhardt. Very sad day.. Dirt track will different.. Scott was the best dirt track racer. People will be thinking of him at every dirt track for the next couple days and weeks, years

[@zacgreive1676]

I'm right there with you brother. I'm in my late 30s and live in Lawrenceburg. Been watching him since I was a small child. Sad day for sure.

[@user-rx7ns4re9u]

I saw him out at Brownstown In

[@unclemonster48]

I’ve been watching him about the same time as you and am the same age. This really sucks

[@Hebrews13verse2]

Always rooted for Scott! He was one of the drivers you drove a distance to go see.

[@kyleolson279]

Scott Bloomquist and Dick Trickle were similar. Different personalities but both lived very fast lives off the track and they were absolutely consumed with making their racecars faster.

[@roybacon7334]

RIP Scotty sorry to hear the news Kenny know you guys were friends

[@Henry-qb3lt]

R.I.P to the legend

[@randallreece3636]

Kenny, I don't know what to say except you did an amazing job sharing your heart.

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Legendary driver. Bloomquist’s accomplishments on the dirt track circuits was absolutely amazing. At times, whenever Scott unloaded at the track, he had the field covered from practice hot laps to qualifying to the checkered flag. Second to none. In other races, something would happen and he would be forced to work his way up through the field to the front of the pack. Last to first. Scott was driven to say the least. Even when his car wasn’t the fastest, he would make every pass difficult for those who were faster than his car. Like all of the auto racing legends, he will be missed, as the sport will never really be the same without his presence.

[@duanedrummond8902]

NO WAY!! Race In Peace my brother… you will be greatly missed.

[@chuckharst8676]

About 15 years ago Eastbay Winternationals. Scott's rig parked away in very back. It's dark no one around car on jacks. Heavy metal playing from trailer. So cool.

[@charlesd.3749]

A true Legend! Thank you Kenny for this post. R.I.P. Bloomquist. This is very hard to believe.

[@johngoodwin2384]

Scott was the best DLM driver/innovator ever. I had no idea KW and Davey had been that close. I miss Davey. RIP Scott Bloomquist .

[@user-wl9rx5ov3s]

So very sorry for your loss Herman you gave him a great send off

[@24MaryJanne]

Life is short and should be noted each day is special. R.I.P. Scott Bloomquist.🙏

[@unclemonster48]

Kenny thank you for allowing us old gen x guys a look into your life of racing still. Your stories keeps guys like Davey, dale and now Scott alive. I saw red farmer a few years ago racing at talladega short track. I’m an Alabama native and love all motorsports. Thank you again Mr Wallace

[@gregmiller8052]

Scott didn’t need to go out “kicking ass”. He kicked enough ass in the last 40 years to last several lifetimes. I’m heartbroken today. RIP GOAT!

[@mattkessinger9008]

Damn this floored me. Met Scott many times when he ran in the KY-IN-IL tri-state area. Maybe not the most personable guy, but man was he intense and could wheel a damn dirt car like nobody's business. He had his demons, but all of us do, and he fought on. Always the showman, RIP Bloomer, no one who ever watched you race will ever forget you. Legend

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

I got to see him in the early 80's at Bulls Gap Speedway which was one of his local tracks. Last time I seen him was at the dirt races at Bristol a couple years ago. He was the Late Model dirt GOAT to me.

[@johnniemoore2228]

Sad Day, thoughts and prayers with his family and friends thanks Kenny for the heartfelt message to the great dirt racer Ever !!

[@KristaLinscott]

Hurts my heart to hear he had passed away. I've been watching him since I was just a baby (I'm 30 now) dwindling down on some of my favorite dirt late models drivers

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

Dale Jr interviewed him on the download a couple years ago, that was the first time I’d ever heard of him. Pretty good listen.

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

Very sad day in the racing world he was the GOAT

[@johnkerns4519]

No one else could have said it better thanks Kenny. Upsetting news but glad I heard it from you first. RIP SCOTT 😢

[@geofftipton6210]

So tragic! Thank you kenny for your brilliant straight up analysis & tribute for Scott Bloomquist. He is my all-time super late model dirt racer of all time!! 😢

[@WVHILLBILLYHONEY]

Well said as always Kenny. Scott was the GOAT. He's been my favorite for over 30 years

[@MichiganGoneWild]

Scott was truly iconic in the sport. Love him or hate him, he was a larger than life personality that made a huge impact in dirt track racing.

[@CodyTaylor-y9v]

So sad man I am just speechless I was looking forward to him running The World this year he said he was gonna run just a few days ago. Dirt will never be the same we have lost The 🐐 and may 0 live on forever in our hearts! Rip Scott No Weak Links

[@JacobNNorton1982]

Scott is a hero here in East Tennessee. My heart hurts today. I’m in total shock. To understand to totality of the legend you need to ask a local. I’ll be wearing my best Scott Bloomquest T shirt today.

[@farmerandsonsgarage6883]

One of the greatest to ever do it. R I.P. prayers for his family and friends.

[@nicholaswinstead8755]

Scott lived in my home county (Hawkins County, TN). Got to see him race many times at Bulls Gap, Tazwell, and Smoky Mountain. One of, if not the best to ever do it.

[@tysonw1031]

I’ve been waiting an hour to hear from you on this one Herm,..thank you. This is one tough Friday morning for us race fans and racers like yourself. I haven’t cried like this in some time. 😢we love ya Herm!

[@dwaynesullivan-qo2iz]

You hit the nail on the head Kenny. Scott was one of a kind. RIP my brother

[@charleswickline3865]

Your right. None of the other stuff is relative. What matters is getting right with the man above and being ready to go.

[@HotRodMonza1776]

Man just got back from the FIELDS and now this I AM CRUSHED RIP SCOTT YOU ARE THE GOAT

[@carlmccoy5146]

100 % agree. 😢 A sad day for dirt racing. And every one that knew him .

[@model-grail-kit-hunter]

Scott was a real American badass. a outlaw self thinker and one of if not the best dirt racer i ever got to see race RIP Black Sunshine

[@1970beerman]

Rip to a legend

[@gregrumbaugh4855]

RIP SCOTT THE VOODO MAN, we'll said Kenny, I as a fan loved to watch Scotts brilliance at racing, while driving his OWN CREATIONS. He will be sadly missed.

[@blueykoala2687]

Well said Kenny 100% agree

[@Joehughes2869]

Thanks Kenny for also remembering Davey

[@AncientWisdomUnveiledCDW]

Sad to hear this one of the greatest ever on dirt very sorry for his family.

[@Goatbreath1]

I met Scott Bloomquist when he was just starting his racing at Southbay speedway, outside of San Diego Ca.. This is sad as I have followed his racing. Good Kid. RIP

[@longjohn526]

Just saw this about 10 minutes ago ... Still hasn't quite sunk in I saw Scott win the Knoxville (Iowa) Late Model Nationals in 2009 which also featured Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman who flew in from the Kansas Speedway NASCAR race to take part.

[@DanielQuigley-gr3tc]

Ive met Kenny and Scott several times and both were the kindest drivers youd ever want to meet. There could be several hundred people around but their attention is directly on you while your talking to them. RIP Scott there will never be another like you. Kenny thank you for the stories and laughs along the way. Please dont ever change who you are

[@briancurry438]

One of the best. RIP Mr Bloomquist

[@countermoonman]

A real one of a kind racer he was…he lived life on his own terms, one of my favorite all time “bad-ass” dirt track drivers, he will be oh so missed…give um hell up in heaven Scotty! 🏁

[@MrJR82]

Speakin' of, what I really embrace and love about you K.W. is your difference(s) and uniqueness. 💪🏻

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

When my brother text me and told about Scott ! I thought oh my god what a shock !! The race car driver that my husband worked on the motors was friends with Scott The great Nathan Durbrow drove a late model !! Very sad news ! Scott was one of best !!

[@jimb_28]

Thanks Herman , sad day in the dirt world , Bloomer was a great one .....

[@wciii3591]

Excellent tribute Kenny. Well done.

[@keithwicks6828]

God Speed Bloomer and thank you Kenny for posting.

[@richardrice8076]

My friend and saw him, a long haired transplant from California at Tennesee's Atomic speedway. This was 1983, little did we know we we're watching the start of a career that would see Scott Bloomquist become one of the most dominant dirt late model drivers ever.

[@jeremyotto8401]

Very well said. Rip Scott. Thank you for this video.

[@martinhiggs7027]

Scott always pounded a different drum ! a drum everyone wanted !! thanks Kenny you R the ultimate voice in all of racing again thankyou !

[@brianbiggs3484]

Thanks Kenny for sharing 😢

[@dalesandberg6474]

Prayers for Scott and his family members

[@sonnystaton1802]

RIP Scott & thanks for all the great memories

[@CFreed11]

Just want to say, I share the same passion as Scott. I grew up in an aviation family and always followed my passions. I’ve won dirt races and championships, I’ve gotten my student pilots license, I’ve done almost everything I’ve set out to do. Scott definitely deserves respect, loved or hated. God speed Scott Bloomquist, and God bless you Kenny

[@garymartin9806]

So Sorry to hear this he was a great driver and he lived his life to the fullest.

[@eddyredmond7758]

Sad day Kenny. Thanks for your kind words. You are a class act and one of my favorite drivers.

[@markford7717]

How tragic a true American legend 🇺🇸🏁🏁

[@KustryRuntz]

Need more Scott Bloomquists in the world, one of a kind. Forever a winner now. RIP 🏁

[@woodyv2235]

R.I.P prayers for his family.

[@michaelloughman6696]

When Scott ran his first Arca race at Michigan I was assigned to bee his scorer. HE was excited just to make the race but even more excited to finish. I am so so saddened by this turn of events. I began following him after that race. R I P to one of THE GREATEST dirt late model drivers ever...thanks Kenny

[@user-mb5rx1io5k]

R.I.P. Scott. Thanks for the memories

[@brucemorris7743]

Thank you Kenny for sharing your view of this tragic event

[@miramichiguy4822]

I really hope all local dirt tracks both in USA and Canada pay homage to Scott with a parade lap in his honor. It would be great if each could get recorded and a tribute video be made...

[@FloridaManRacer]

I'm gonna send this to a few tracks on twitter. Because you're right.

[@miramichiguy4822]

@@FloridaManRacer Great thank you. I'll do the same on my end at local dirt tracks in my area.

[@Saltydoggdetroit]

Prayers to his family and the racing community 🙏

[@matthewwoods2102]

Thanks Kenny…The GOAT will be missed.

[@user-ye5fe9rx2j]

The dirt late model community just lost there Dale Earnhardt Sad sad day for race fans... Rip scott

[@LouisPayne-y1n]

I always loved to see Scott race, whT a driver he is, l say because l just can't believe he is gone, RIP SCOTT!! .and Kenny you could not have put it any better , thank you for those kind words.

[@staceybowen8129]

Meet Scott a few years ago at Eldora ! Can remember seeing him when he first started at Cambellsville Kentucky! He was truly the best , RIP !!

[@mattfetter4123]

This isnt the news i wanted to hear this morning. Damn! RIP Scott Bloomquist! May you keep racing in Heaven. Love you brother. You are going to be truly missed. Was getting to walk out the house and grabbed my Bloomquist hat.❤

[@tonyjirik2145]

This is very sad. I’m sorry to hear this. RIP Scott. Race in heaven buddy 🙏

[@rogerspencer4662]

Very sad I met Scott when he came to Joplin Missouri really nice guy R I P number0

[@dougbrewer2257]

I got to see Scott race few weeks ago at Tazwell speedway he'd finished 7 th. Prayers for the family and RIP Scott going miss his appearance at track

[@Mymusickb]

Very sad day for racing fans, and racers. Scott is a legend. Not many achieve legend status. Lots of great ones. But few legendary, iconic figures in any sport or profession. Thanks Scott Bloomquist and 🙏RIP

[@JimHix-lx9rd]

Terrible loss for the racing and just our country in general. I had the privilege to watch him race many times and he was always great and entertaining to watch. One of if not the best dirt track drivers ever. Sorry for the loss and prayers to the entire family and friends. God Bless. Rest in peace. Thanks for all of the entertaining days you gave us sir. 🙏🙏🙏🙏