Chris Raschke Bonneville crash: Who was Speed Demon racer, how fast was he going during 'SpeedWeek'?

 Chris Raschke, the 60-year-old, died during the Bonneville ‘SpeedWeek’ event, trying to set a new land speed record. 

Chris Raschke died Sunday after he crashed on the Bonneville Salt Flats, during the "SpeedWeek" event, which takes place each year.

Chris Raschke became the first official employee of the Ventura Raceway in the early 80's.(www.speeddemon715.com)

Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), the event organizers, said the 60-y

ear-old was trying to set a new land speed record, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The incident took place around 3 pm.

Though medical staff tended to him, Raschke succumbed to his injuries. The Tooele County Sheriff's Office and the SCTA are conducting their own investigations into the matter, Fox 13 reported.

Meanwhile, here's a look at who Chris Raschke was and how fast he was going.

Who was Chris Raschke?

Speed Demon, the team Raschke drove for, says “Chris Raschke’s world is speed. His journey to the cockpit of the record setting Speed Demon streamliner has given him perspective and appreciation for the pioneers of the sport that came before him.”