Drag racer Nathan Schaldach, known as Cali Nate on Street Outlaws: Fastest in America, died in a car crash Saturday night in southwest Texas. His girlfriend, Courtney Paulshock, confirmed his passing in a heartbreaking post, calling him her “soulmate.”Schaldach was racing in Eagle Pass when the crash occurred. Though friends rushed him to the hospital, he did not survive. Paulshock chose not to share further details,

Schaldach competed in Season 4 of Street Outlaws: Fastest in America, which aired last year. His death follows that of fellow racer Ryan Fellows, who died in a 2022 crash while filming the show.Fans and friends, including racer Chris Frank, mourned his passing, calling him a passionate and fearless competitor. In a final text, Schaldach told Paulshock, “I love you very much just in case tomorrow never comes.”