Fatal Scott Bloomquist plane crash in Hawkins County ruled a suicide

[jog49]

Switch your admiration to two others since Bloomer is gone. Davenport will soon match and pass Bloomer's wins in Lucas Oil and RTJ, if he sticks with dirt late models, will probably pass both of them eventually.

[Morgs153]

Scott Bloomquist didn't know me from the many thousands of folks he interacted with through the years. But every time I spoke with him he was really nice to me and took the time to visit for a few minutes. He was genuine and relatable to me and I appreciated that. I came to really like him and appreciated his talent and what he brought to the track.

When the plane crash happened I immediately had my suspicions because of my past professional history. In a law enforcement career I dealt with too many suicides to count. I've dealt with it in my own family. My racing hero growing up was D!ck Trickle and he ultimately ended his own life which is still bothersome. It is all very sad and I feel for his family and friends and his many fans.

You don't always end your problems when you end your own life, you give them to the people who are close to you and care about you. That's what sucks. The pain and depression gets handed off. We can say that we understand and a person goes out on their terms and sometimes yes, when facing a debilitating terminal illness it can be understandable. But when it is untimely and a permanent solution to a temporary problem, it hurts a great many people in the circle of family and friends and leaves questions and confusion behind.

Grace and blessings to his family and friends.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

He ry Envy

there were 3 eye witnesses to the crash.

[Finnfan25]

"I can walk away and not listen to him if I want" Can't make out the other ? maybe "he told me the plan and told me I wasn't leaving his sight"

I could not make out those words as hard as I tried, but I think you nailed it.

[Henry Every]

I'd never heard of this "witness" statement, if its true and accurate, he didn't need to do what he did... My father had 7 bypasses back in 1995, then several stints in 2006 and he's still kickin in his mid 80's. He'd be doing even better had he not taken the poison death jab and 2 boosters, but I digress. Point is, even if he(Bloomquist) didn't want the stints, there is knowledge out there now on cleaning your arteries homeopathically and/or with diet. It would have meant giving up all that $hit they found in his blood stream, but with a little effort and determination he could've reclaimed his life and some glory too. I'm disappointed and I'm angry, because it didn't have to be this way. Too many funerals for me as of late, most were completely avoidable with minimal changes. Drugs, Just say no.

[zyoung25]

On the other hand, there is some peace in knowing that Scott went out on his terms. He always lived life to beat of a different drum.

I've been telling my wife all along it wouldn't surprise me at all of this was he went out. Think about it. It didn't matter what it was, chassis, tires, rules, or just everyday life, it didn't matter, he did things HIS way. Regardless if it was right or wrong. This was his way of going out.

I never was a fan of his, but I have always respected what he had accomplished. I had actually gotten a soft spot for him over the last few years, I wanted to see him do well. He will be missed for sure.

[Snake X3]

Assuming the witness statement is correct and that Scott wasn't hiding any mental issues...this leaves me in two minds.

On one hand it's absolutely terrible to hear that he was dealing with a heart issue like that. Scott still had plenty left in him and it sucks that the last few years were such a mess for him.

On the other hand, there is some peace in knowing that Scott went out on his terms. He always lived life to beat of a different drum.

I don't care what anyone says, there will never be another Scott Bloomquist. Truly one of a kind and the greatest to ever do it.

Getting old sucks and as much as I wish Scott had made a different decision, it was his choice to make. In a way, I can understand it. Maybe he just wanted people to remember him as he was.

[Tyy7777]

Assuming the witness statement is correct and that Scott wasn't hiding any mental issues...this leaves me in two minds.

On one hand it's absolutely terrible to hear that he was dealing with a heart issue like that. Scott still had plenty left in him and it sucks that the last few years were such a mess for him.

On the other hand, there is some peace in knowing that Scott went out on his terms. He always lived life to beat of a different drum.

I don't care what anyone says, there will never be another Scott Bloomquist. Truly one of a kind and the greatest to ever do it.

[blncfn57]

Witness statement about the crash, can anyone fill in the question marks?

"I was working in shop late and fell asleep in chair and was woke up by Scott pulling into shop. He got out and said to me that I can walk away and not ? to ? if I want. But I said that you have always been there for me and so whatever it is I got you. Proceeded to tell me about a spot on his heart (widowmaker) and that he is not gonna die in a hospital bed. He told me to ? and told me I wasn’t leaving his sight so I didn’t call cops or anything. Said that he was gonna fly plane into barn."

"I can walk away and not listen to him if I want" Can't make out the other ? maybe "he told me the plan and told me I wasn't leaving his sight"

[Jed]

He hadn’t had a heart attack that we know of, and as far as I know the widow maker condition can be treated. This is sort of like Robin Williams’ suicide. A guy that brought so much joy and entertainment to others ends up committing suicide. It just doesn’t seem fair.

[Finnfan25]

Witness statement about the crash, can anyone fill in the question marks?

"I was working in shop late and fell asleep in chair and was woke up by Scott pulling into shop. He got out and said to me that I can walk away and not ? to ? if I want. But I said that you have always been there for me and so whatever it is I got you. Proceeded to tell me about a spot on his heart (widowmaker) and that he is not gonna die in a hospital bed. He told me to ? and told me I wasn’t leaving his sight so I didn’t call cops or anything. Said that he was gonna fly plane into barn."

[Highside Hustler25]

There were plenty in denial.

Now we have some in denial that their was some in denial. Go figure.

[blncfn57]

I feel like it is passed the time for a certain someone to quit making money off of Scott's name

If he paid for the right to make money from Scott’s name, then it’s fair game. Yes, I understand the respect part of it, but business decisions must have been made and there is no consideration for respect when dollars are involved. If everyone feels the same as you, he shouldn’t sell too much in the future anyway.

[ready2rd]

I feel like it is passed the time for a certain someone to quit making money off of Scott's name

[foxfire2dirtracing]

MRM

i know exactly what piece you are referring to-it was sitting between his legs in the (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit. Apparently there was nothing left of it because it wasn’t in the FAA report.
It is sad that his buddy at the shop couldn’t stop him from getting into the plane.