Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, has passed away unexpectedly. Shortly after 1320video shared a post revealing that Loftis had died, claims about his cause of death started going around on social media.
However, the post shared by 1320video did not specify the cause of death of the icon of the underground motorsports racing community.
Despite there being no confirmation, many on social media speculated suicide behind the death of Loftis. Loftis suffered a tragic crash while filming content for his channel last December. But he had recovered fully.
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Thus, contrary to the speculations of suicide surrounding Kyle Loftis, there is no confirmation surrounding his cause of death.
For instance, here's a post that claims that Loftis died by suicide.
{{/usCountry}}For instance, here's a post that claims that Loftis died by suicide.
{{/usCountry}}What 1320video Said: Details On Cause Of Death
Kyle Loftis' death was confirmed by 1320videos in ap post on social media. The post did not specify the cause of death of the founder.
"We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night," the post read. "We are in a state of shock.
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"Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport. Kyle was a beam of light at every gathering… his enthusiasm, kindness, and creativeness was contagious.
"Let us pray that Kyle is in a better place."
As of now, the family of Kyle Loftis has not reacted to the death.
1320video is a long‑running street‑car and drag‑racing media brand founded by Kyle Loftis in the early 2000s.Loftis began by filming local drag races and car events in Southern California just for fun, then started sharing those clips on online forums and selling DVDs through his website 1320video.com.
As YouTube emerged, he shifted to uploading full event videos and highlights, turning 1320video into one of the earliest and largest street‑car channels on the platform. His death led to a massive outpouring of grief from fans of the motorsport community.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available—call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.