Race car driver Scott Bloomquist dead after plane crash in Hawkins County

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HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Award-winning dirt track race car driver Scott Bloomquist has died after a plane crash in Hawkins County Friday.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a single-engine Piper J3 crashed into a barn near Mooresburg around 7:50 a.m.

The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News Channel 11 that Bloomquist died as a result of the crash. He was the only occupant of the plane.

Bloomquist, born in Iowa, was a nationally touring Dirt Super Late Model race car driver.

The sheriff’s office and FAA are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

The Volunteer Speedway told News Channel 11, Friday, a commemoration of Bloomquist will happen at their race in September.

The Bristol Motor Speedway also released a statement on Bloomquist’s passing.

“This is really a sad day for the world of motorsports as we mourn the passing of Scott Bloomquist, arguably the greatest dirt late model racer in the sport’s history. Scott was truly a champion, legend and hall of fame member in his craft and was a wonderful friend of Bristol Motor Speedway. He won one of the late model dirt races held here in 2001 and was always willing to help us promote our dirt races. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends, as well as his legion of fans across the nation.”

The road to the family’s home is being blocked off and have a guard at the end for the family’s privacy.

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