Driver Dies Attempting Utah Salt Flat Land Speed Record
A veteran speed racer, Chris Raschke, died after losing control of his vehicle while attempting to set a land speed record at Utah's Bonneville Speedway, reaching nearly 300 mph. Raschke, known for his expertise and friendly personality, was participating in Bonneville's Speed Week when the accident occurred, and he is remembered for his contributions to motorsports and his pursuit of piston-engine speed records.