Age, Biography and Wiki
Connie Kalitta (Conrad Kalitta) was born on 24 February, 1938 in Michigan, is an American drag racer, airline owner (1938– ). Discover Connie Kalitta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
| Popular As |
Conrad Kalitta |
| Occupation |
Auto Racer Airline Owner |
| Age |
86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
24 February, 1938 |
| Birthday |
24 February |
| Birthplace |
Michigan |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous racer with the age 86 years old group.
Connie Kalitta Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Connie Kalitta Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Connie Kalitta worth at the age of 86 years old? Connie Kalitta’s income source is mostly from being a successful racer. He is from United States. We have estimated Connie Kalitta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
racer |
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Timeline
Conrad "Connie" Kalitta (born February 24, 1938) is an American businessman and former drag racing driver, nicknamed "The Bounty Hunter."
Kalitta is the CEO of Kalitta Air and the owner of Kalitta Motorsports.
He raced from the 1950s through the 1990s.
Kalitta was born in Michigan, grew up in Mount Clemens, and was a 1957 graduate of Mount Clemens High School.
Kalitta was runner-up at the 1963 NHRA Winternationals in Top Gas and at the 1965 NHRA SpringNationals in Top Fuel.
He was the first driver of a Top Fuel dragster to hit 200 mph in a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned event – the 1964 NHRA U.S. Nationals.
Kalitta teamed up with Shirley Muldowney as the Bounty Hunter and Bounty Huntress, in a pair of Ford Mustangs, hers a Buttera chassis, his a Logghe.
His first major event win was the 1967 American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) Winternationals in Scottsdale, Arizona, in a 427ci "cammer"–powered Top Fuel dragster.
Kalitta stepped back from driving in 1971, focusing on growing his airline business.
He first returned to the sport as Muldowney's crew chief – including her 1977 Top Fuel championship season – before getting back into a Top Fuel dragster in 1978.
Kalitta was played by Beau Bridges, in a lead role, in the Muldowney biography film Heart Like a Wheel (1983).
Kalitta won the 1989 NHRA Winternationals, most notable for the fact that the win included him becoming the first ever Top Fuel driver (any sanctioning series) to hit 290 mph.
Kalitta was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1992.
Kalitta ultimately won a total of 10 NHRA national events, including the 1994 Gatornationals and U.S. Nationals - his final title.
In 2001, the 50th Anniversary list of National Hot Rod Association Top 50 Drivers, 1951-2000, ranked Kalitta at #21.
He is the father of racer Scott Kalitta, killed in a drag racing crash in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, in 2008.
On November 14, 2016, Kalitta was honored at the season-ending Mello Yello Awards Ceremony with NHRA's first ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
