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Racer killed in 280mph crash while trying to break land speed record

Race organisers at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats have confirmed that a veteran driver died in a 283mph (455km/h) crash ...
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Speed Week Director talks Chris Raschke, veteran driver who died attempting to set speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats

A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing ...

Driver, 60, Dies After Crashing at Nearly 280 mph While Attempting to Set New Land Speed Record

Chris Raschke lost control of his vehicle on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah during the annual "SpeedWeek" event on Aug. 3 ...

High-speed driver Chris Raschke dies after crashing vehicle while racing at nearly 300 mph

Veteran high-speed driver Chris Raschke has died after losing control of his vehicle while driving at nearly 300 mph at an ...

Speed driver Chris Raschke dies attempting to set the land speed record during Utah racing event

Speed driver Chris Raschke died while attempting to break the land speed record during the Bonneville Speed Week event in ...

Driver Dies in Crash During Racing Event at Bonneville Salt Flats

Chris Raschke, 60, lost control of his vehicle while trying to set a speed record on Sunday, the event’s organizers said.