 He had 17 career Top Fuel wins and one career Funny Car win, and at his death he was one of 14 drivers to win in both divisions.Kalitta was son of veteran NHRA driver and crew chief Connie Kalitta, and cousin of teammate Doug Kalitta.He made his home in Snead Island, Florida, with wife, Kathy (married 11/1990) and two sons, Colin and Corey.