History of Scott Bloomquist in Timeline

"Scott Dean Bloomquist, a renowned Dirt Super Late Model race car driver from Fort Dodge, Iowa, made his mark on the national racing scene. His exceptional skills and contributions to the sport earned him a place in the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame's second class in 2002. Beyond driving, Bloomquist showcased his entrepreneurial spirit as the owner of Team Zero Race Cars, a manufacturer of Dirt Late Model chassis."

1957: Trade and Move to Tennessee

To continue racing after damaging his car, Bloomquist traded his 1957 Chevy for a truck and race hauler. He then moved to Tennessee to work for his father and earn money to repair his car.

November 14, 1963: Birth

Scott Dean Bloomquist was born on November 14, 1963, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

August 1980: First Race

Bloomquist participated in his first race at Corona Raceway in Corona, California in August 1980.

1982: Track Championship Win

In 1982, Bloomquist won several races and the track championship at Corona Raceway.

1983: Chula Vista Victory

Bloomquist won a $4,000 race at Chula Vista Speedway in 1983, lapping the field twice.

1988: First World 100 Win

Bloomquist won his first Eldora Speedway World 100 in 1988, surpassing three-time winner Jeff Purvis.

1990: Second World 100 Win

Bloomquist won the World 100 race for the second time in 1990 after securing the pole position.

October 5, 1993: Arrest for Drug Possession

Bloomquist was arrested on October 5, 1993, for possessing 2.7 grams of cocaine.

1993: Hav-A-Tampa Series Debut

Bloomquist began racing in the Hav-A-Tampa Series in 1993.

November 1994: Sentencing

Bloomquist was found guilty of misdemeanor drug possession and paraphernalia possession in November 1994 and sentenced to a $5,000 fine and a year in prison, later reduced to 6 months.

1994: First Hav-A-Tampa Series Championship

Bloomquist won his first national touring series championship in the Hav-A-Tampa Series in 1994.

1995: Second Hav-A-Tampa Series Championship

In 1995, Bloomquist won the Hav-A-Tampa Series for the second consecutive year.

1996: Points Deduction

Bloomquist lost all of his points in the 1996 Hav-A-Tampa Series for bumping another car under caution.

1997: Work Release Sentence

Bloomquist began serving his 6-month sentence on work release in 1997.

2002: National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction

Scott Bloomquist was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002 as part of its second induction class.

2003: Fifth Xtreme Dirt Car Series Championship

Bloomquist secured his fifth championship in the Xtreme Dirt Car Series (formerly Hav-A-Tampa Series) in 2003.

2004: World of Outlaws Late Model Series Championship

Bloomquist won the World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship in 2004.

2006: RPM Racing News Driver of the Year

Bloomquist had a successful year in 2006, winning multiple races including The Dream and the Cedar Lake Nationals, leading to him being named the RPM Racing News Driver of the Year.

2009: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship

Bloomquist won the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship in 2009.

2010: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Title Defense

Bloomquist returned to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2010 to defend his championship.

2011: Series Runner-Up

Bloomquist finished as the runner-up in the 2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, securing 15 victories.

2013: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut

Bloomquist competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway in 2013, driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

2014: Partnership with Randy Sweet

Bloomquist partnered with Randy Sweet in 2014 and transitioned to building chassis for their race cars exclusively.

2016: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship

Bloomquist became the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion for the second time in 2016.

March 2019: Motorcycle Accident

Bloomquist was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Daytona Beach, Florida in March 2019, resulting in leg and hip injuries.

2019: Return to Own Brand

Bloomquist ended his partnership with Sweet in 2019 and continued building chassis under his own brand for select buyers.

2020: Drydene Sponsorship and World of Outlaws

Bloomquist partnered with Chris Madden and secured sponsorship from Drydene to compete in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2020.

2021: Hoffman Takes the Wheel

Due to ongoing medical issues, Bloomquist offered his ride to Nick Hoffman for the 2021 season.

2022: Limited Schedule Due to Back Issues

Bloomquist raced a limited schedule in 2022 due to back problems.

2023: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Bloomquist was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023, leading to a delay in his back surgery for cancer treatments.

2023: Racing Put on Hold

Bloomquist's 2023 racing season was postponed for scheduled back surgery.

August 16, 2024: Death

Scott Bloomquist passed away on August 16, 2024.

2024: Return to Eldora and Crash

In 2024, Bloomquist returned to racing at Eldora Speedway but crashed after contact with Shannon Babb, ending his attempt at a 9th Dirt Late Model Dream victory.