1320Video Founder Kyle Loftis Dies on May 5

Kyle Loftis, founder of the influential motorsports YouTube channel 1320Video, died suddenly on May 5, the platform announced on social media the following day.

The 1320Video team shared the news in a brief statement, saying, "We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320Video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock." No cause of death was disclosed, leaving fans and the automotive community speculating online. Loftis's passing comes months after he survived a serious crash in December while filming content, though officials have not linked the incident to his death.

Launched by Loftis in 2003, 1320Video quickly became a cornerstone of online automotive media, amassing nearly four million YouTube subscribers and a vast following across social platforms. The channel specialized in raw footage of street racing, drag racing events, roll races, dyno sessions, and car meets, often focusing on grassroots and underground scenes overlooked by traditional broadcasters. Its name derives from the 1,320 feet of a quarter-mile drag strip, a nod to drag racing culture. Over two decades, the platform expanded into legal events, automotive festivals, and...