California — one air tanker drop at a time. Conrad "Connie" Kalitta is an absolute legend in the world of motorsports, boasting a storied NHRA drag racing career that started in the 1950s and ...

Kalitta’s Toyota Solara was traveling at about 300 mph when it burst into flames. The Palmetto, Fla., resident started his career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in 1982. His father, Connie ...

Congrats, Air Doug! Editor's note II ... and I've heard all the stories back in the day with Connie (Kalitta), and this is just like the pinnacle for me. It’s hard to believe.