Chris Raschke, 60, was reportedly piloting the Speed Demon 3 at nearly 300 mph when he lost control of the specially designed ...

Driver Chris Raschke lost control about two and a half miles into a run and was treated by medical professionals at the scene ...

A land speed racer competing at Utah's Salt Flats died Aug. 3 while attempting a speed record, event organizers said.

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

Chris Raschke tragically died Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle while reportedly traveling 283 mph while attempting ...

A driver has died while taking part in the annual Speed Week event on Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, according to organizers.

The accident happened Sunday during "Speed Week" at the Bonneville Salt Flats, part of an annual event drawing drivers to the ...

A driver trying to set a land speed record died Sunday after he lost control of his “Speed Demon” rocket-like vehicle when he ...

A 60-year-old veteran of the land speed record community was killed while attempting a speed record run during a Bonneville ...

Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), which organized the event, said 60-year-old Chris Raschke was attempting to ...

A catastrophic crash at almost 300 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats took the life of veteran racer Chris Raschke, who drove ...

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