Driver Chris Raschke lost control about two and a half miles into a run and was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to a statement from the Southern California Timing Association, which has organized the popular land-speed racing event known as "Speed Week" since the late 1940s.

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

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

BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah — Chris Raschke, who was attempting to break a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, has died. An investigation has been launched into what caused the vehicle that Raschke was piloting to go airborne, The Washington Post reported.

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

Land speed racer Chris Raschke died Sunday after losing control and crashing while trying to set a record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats.

Chris Raschke, a racing veteran and dedicated member of the famed Speed Demon team, died on Sunday while attempting to break a land speed record at the annual Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week in Utah.

Chris Raschke, a veteran land speed racer, lost his life following a crash on the Bonneville Salt Flats on Sunday, August 3, 2025, the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) confirmed.