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Kyle Loftis Death Details: What We Know About Sudden Passing of 1320 Video Founder

The street-racing and car-culture channel said Loftis died Tuesday night and gave no details, months after he recovered from a severe crash.

  • Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, died on Tuesday night at age 34, with the company confirming the news on Wednesday. His passion for motorsports "inspired millions of people around the world," the platform stated.
  • Loftis founded 1320video in 2003, building it into a global automotive media brand documenting drag racing and street car culture. The platform reached over 10 million fans across social media, including nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers.
  • Beyond his own channel, Loftis served as a mentor to other influencers, including Garrett Mitchell, who gifted him a new Chevy Corvette ZR1 a few weeks ago. Tributes highlighted his influence in bringing underground racing into mainstream visibility.
  • Representatives for 1320video have not disclosed a cause of death for Loftis, leaving many fans searching for clarity. No official information regarding survivors has been released by the company.
  • Although Loftis recovered from a serious crash in late 2025 while filming content, it remains unclear whether that incident had any connection to his death. Fans have revisited his past work as the community processes the sudden loss.
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Kyle Loftis, Omaha-area founder of street racing media company 1320Video, dies at 43

Sarpy County sheriff's deputies and Gretna Fire Department personnel found the 43-year-old dead in his home on Tuesday evening.

·Omaha, United States
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