Chris Raschke
Chris Raschke was a seasoned land speed racer known for his work with the Speed Demon team, which has been recognized for creating some of the fastest piston-powered cars in the world. During the annual Speed Week event on the Bonneville Salt Flats, Raschke tragically lost his life while attempting to break a speed record. He was 60 years old at the time of the incident, which occurred when he lost control of his vehicle. Raschke's contributions to the sport and his team's achievements, including a record-setting speed of 446.716 mph in the previous year, have left a lasting legacy in the land speed racing community.
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Chris Raschke, an American pilot specialized in land speed, died after crashing while attempting to break a speed record.
Murió a 450 km/h: piloto Chris Raschke se estrelló mientras intentaba romper un récord en el desierto de Utah
Costa Rica· 2025-08-07Chris Raschke was a veteran pilot who died in an accident while attempting to break a land speed record.
Piloto Chris Raschke muere al estrellarse a 450 km/h en intento de récord de velocidad
Panama· 2025-08-06
Chris Raschke died in a crash while attempting to break a land speed record.
Muere el piloto Chris Raschke al estrellarse su bólido a 450km/h mientras buscaba batir un récord de velocidad en tierra
Uruguay· 2025-08-06Chris Raschke was a veteran driver who died in a crash while attempting to break the land speed record.
Racer Chris Raschke killed in crash attempting land speed record
United Kingdom· 2025-08-05Veteran driver Chris Raschke died on Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a speed of 283 mph in an attempt to set a record at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Chris Raschke dead at 60 after accident at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats
United States· 2025-08-05Chris Raschke died while attempting a speed record at the annual Speed Week event on Bonneville Salt Flats.
Chris Raschke: Driver dies in crash at Speed Week on Bonneville Salt FlatsUnited States· 2025-08-04