Alive, or dead?

Question

This one should interest most of you drag racing fans out there. Al Hofmann, a retired Funny Car racer, and well-known for his on track battles against 14 time champion John Force is the focal point of this question, which is this:

Is he alive, or dead?

Yes, I know the answer to this, and I will let you know, should you get the answer right.

Answer 1

He's dead. Died of a heart attack march 20, 2008

Answer 2

yes he is unfotunately, but he was the first to go 300 mph if i'm not mistaken

Answer 3

Unfortunatley, dead.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Hofmann