By SEMA News Editors
Images courtesy of Scoot Bloomquist, Facebook.
The legendary dirt late model racer Scott Bloomquist, known for his popular No. 0 late models, has passed away following a plane crash, according to published reports. He was 60.
From Fort Dodge, Iowa, Bloomquist of Scott Bloomquist Racing was a longtime competitor with a racing career spanning more than 40 years. He frequented various touring series, including the World of Outlaws Late Models and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, as well as stock car series like the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series.
Bloomquist holds nine national championships and several special event titles, including winning the Dirt Late Model Dream eight times and the World 100 four times at Eldora Speedway.
Bloomquist was elected into the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002. He also owned the Team Zero Race Cars chassis building business.
SEMA extends its condolences to the Bloomquist family.