http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/384799.html

My wife and I had just arrived when top fuel qualifications started. Since the stands were so packed, we had to find seats all the way at the end. Shoemaker made a great pass and had a top speed of around 250. But, he never got off the throttle, and no chute. Very tragic. This is the second time I've witnessed a death at Famoso. We left early.