Dirt track Hall of Fame driver Scott Bloomquist is feared dead following a plane crash.

 Authorities reported that a vintage plane crashed into a barn on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee, close to the Scott Bloomquist Racing headquarters.

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**Dirt Track Legend Scott Bloomquist Presumed Dead in Plane Crash**

A vintage, single-engine plane crashed into a barn on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee early Friday morning, with dirt track racing icon Scott Bloomquist, 60, feared to be the sole victim. The crash occurred not far from Scott Bloomquist Racing’s headquarters.

The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office stated that the remains found are "believed to be that of Scott Bloomquist," but official identification will be confirmed later by forensics officials.

Reid Millard, owner of Moberly Motorsports Park in Missouri, reported on Facebook that the crash happened on the Bloomquist family farm in Mooresburg, Tennessee. According to the Hawkins County Rescue Squad, the incident was reported at 7:47 a.m. on Brooks Road, close to the racing organization’s base. The plane struck a barn, which then caught fire. The body was recovered from the wreckage and is being examined by forensics experts.

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NASCAR star Kenny Wallace honored Bloomquist as "the greatest dirt racer to ever live."

The Federal Aviation Administration reported that only the pilot was on board. The plane involved was a Piper J3C-65 Cub, as identified by the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash.

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Introduced in 1937, the Piper J3C-65 Cub was also used by the U.S. Army during World War II, according to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

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**Dirt Track Legend Scott Bloomquist Presumed Dead in Plane Crash**

Scott Bloomquist, a renowned figure in dirt track racing, is believed to be the sole fatality in the crash of a vintage single-engine plane on the Bloomquist family farm in Tennessee. He was 60 years old.

NASCAR's Kenny Wallace praised Bloomquist as "the greatest dirt racer to ever live." The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office has stated that the remains are "believed to be that of Scott Bloomquist," with official identification pending from county forensics officials.

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The crash occurred on Friday morning at 7:47 a.m. on Brooks Road, close to Scott Bloomquist Racing's headquarters. The plane, a Piper J3C-65 Cub, crashed into a barn and caused a fire. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

Bloomquist, a Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee since 2002, was celebrated for his numerous achievements, including multiple championships in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Summer Nationals.