#197 - Connie Raschke

In this episode of the 10 Ninety podcast, Connie Raschke shares the heartbreaking and inspiring story of her husband, Chris Raschke — a passionate land speed racer, dedicated ARP employee, and beloved father and grandfather from Ventura, California. Chris spent years as a crew member for the legendary Speed Demon race team before stepping into the driver's seat himself, ultimately earning the rare and coveted black hat by setting a 459 mph record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2024. Just months later, a tragic tire failure during a shakedown run at Bonneville took his life on August 3rd, 2025. Connie opens up about the chaotic, surreal moments after the accident, the crushing grief that followed, her commitment to counseling and mental health support, and the safety advocacy work she's doing through the Chris Raschke Legacy Foundation. This is a powerful conversation about love, loss, purpose, and resilience.