The Shockwave jet truck is no more

[Hotrod 97]

The famous jet truck known as “Shockwave”, after about 3 1/2 decades of entertainment, made its last run this past Saturday. The fiery crash happened on Saturday, July 2 during the Field of Flight Air Show at Battle Creek Field, Michigan. Neither the truck, nor the driver, survived. 

Here’s a link to an article with some more information:

https://jalopnik.com/driver-dies-in-jet-truck-crash-at-michigan-airshow-1849144522

 

Condolences and prayers to Chris’ family, and all who were affected by the event.

[Fat Brian]

This reminds me of Richard Hammonds' crash in the jet car on Top Gear. Both seem to have been caused by a high speed tire failure.

[Zen]

WOW, sad news .........

[Oldcarfan27]

While watching the above video, it looks like the engine exploded in the back before the truck rolled over.

Very tragic, but it shows the inherent danger involved in extreme racing.

[THarrison351]

Tire failure ruptured the fuel tank causing a massive fire.

[Smoke Wagon]

Terribly sad indeed. On the flip side, a Jalopnik article that isn’t chock full of shameless political commentary and dozens of typos? Impressive.