Racer killed in 280mph crash while trying to break land speed record
Summary
A veteran racer named Chris Raschke died in a crash at 283 mph while trying to break a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. His car lost control shortly into the run during Speed Week, an event known for testing high-speed vehicles. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.Key Facts
- Racer Chris Raschke died in a 283 mph crash at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
- The crash happened during Speed Week, an annual event for high-speed racing.
- Raschke's fastest recorded speed at a previous event was 459 mph.
- Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash.
- Raschke was driving a vehicle called Speed Demon III.
- His death has deeply affected the racing community, which describes itself as close-knit.
- Tributes have come in from around the world, including from several racing teams.
- The Bonneville Salt Flats is a well-known location for speed record attempts.
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