He began his career as a drag racer in the late 1950s, and went on to become one of the most successful drag racers in history. He won 10 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) national events, and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2004. In addition to his racing career, he is the founder and CEO of Kalitta Air, a cargo airline. His net worth of $200 million is a testament to his success in both racing and business.
Connie Kalitta is an American executive and former drag car racer who has achieved great success in both racing and business. He graduated from Mount Clemens High School and went on to become one of the most successful drag racers in history, winning 10 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) national events and being inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2004. He is also the founder and CEO of Kalitta Air, a cargo airline, and has amassed a net worth of $200 million. His success in both racing and business has earned him a place among the most successful people in the world.
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💰Connie Kalitta Net worth: $200 Million
He began drag racing in the 50s, and earned the nickname, "The Bounty Hunter". He raced successfully through the mid-1990s. Between 1967 and 1994, he won ten National Hot Rod Association events, and became the first racer to reach 200 mph during a Hot Rod race. He is a 1992 Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, and actor Beau Bridges portrayed him in the film, "Heart Like a Wheel". He helped launch the career of female drag racer, Shirley Muldowney. His son, Scott Kalitta, was also a drag racer. Tragically Scott was killed in a crash in 2008. His nephew, Doug Kalitta, is also a drag racer. Since his retirement, he launched Kalitta Air, a cargo airline based in Michigan. He currently serves as CEO.
Kalitta Air's current fleet operates dozens of planes including a 747-400, 10 747-400BCFs, 12 747-400F, among others. Kalitta Air's main customer is the US Department of Defense. Its major routes include Afghanistan, Bahrain, Germany, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine. The producers of the 1997 film rented one of Kalitta Air's 747 to recreate Air Force One.
