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.
Born on Jan 01, 1963 (62 years old)
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Chris Raschke, an American pilot specialized in land speed, died after crashing while attempting to break a speed record.
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Chris Raschke was a veteran pilot who died in an accident while attempting to break a land speed record.
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Chris Raschke died in a crash while attempting to break a land speed record.
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Chris Raschke was a veteran driver who died in a crash while attempting to break the land speed record.
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Veteran 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.
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Chris Raschke died while attempting a speed record at the annual Speed Week event on Bonneville Salt Flats.
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