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# Scott Kalitta

(1962–2008)   Motorcycle Racer

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Scott Kalitta was a motorcycle racer.

## Quick Facts About Scott Kalitta

Born February 18, 1962

Died June 21, 2008

Profession Motorcycle Racer

## About Scott Kalitta

American racecar driver (1962–2008)... \| Scott D. Kalitta was an American drag racer who competed in the Funny Car and Top Fuel classes in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win. At the time of his death due to an accident during race qualifying,

##  Quotes by Scott Kalitta

> [Having the last name Kalitta didn't make me a racer, but it definitely makes me want to be a winner.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/scott-kalitta/having-the-last-name-kalitta-didn-t-make-me-a-racer-but-it-definitely/)

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