Early Career

Bloomquist was born in Iowa, but later relocated to California, where he continued to reside throughout his life and was able to pursue a racing career. His family eventually wanted to move east and purchased the farm in Tennessee.

While racing was his passion, Bloomquist, being the son of an airline pilot, also found skill in flying himself.

Making his professional debut as a racer in 1980, Bloomquist went on to become a three-time champion of the Lucas Oil Late Model and winner of 33 World of Outlaws Late Model races.

Throughout a number of touring series in his career, Bloomquist won nine national championships and garnered more than 600 victories.

He also had a vast knowledge of cars themselves, being able to take apart a vehicle and put it back together himself.

Despite the various injuries he sustained throughout his races over the years, Bloomquist made headway in the racing industry to become a long-lasting favorite.

He was inducted into the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2002, gaining legendary status for his accomplishments and innovations throughout the dirt late model industry.

“He played a key role with DIRTcar Racing and the World of Outlaws, helping to rebuild the World of Outlaws Late Models so it could grow into what it’s become today,” said Brian Carter, CEO of the World Racing Group.

“His influences also helped the evolution of racetracks and chassis over the years. Bloomquist’s passion for the sport and innovative mind will be deeply missed by all.”

In 2020, he also won the Thunder Mountain Speedway in Pennsylvania and recently had plans to compete in next month’s World 100 at Eldora Speedway.