kyle loftis obituary | May 5, 2026
Kyle Loftis (January 1, 1983 – May 5, 2026), founder of the popular street racing and automotive media company 1320Video, passed away at age 43.
He was an Omaha-area (Nebraska) resident and a pioneering figure in car culture media. Loftis started filming with a basic point-and-shoot camera and built 1320Video into a major platform with nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers and a large following across social media, covering drag racing, street events, and automotive content.
Circumstances
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office and Gretna Fire Department personnel responded to his home on the evening of May 5, 2026, where he was found deceased. Authorities described the death as “not suspicious” and have not released further details out of respect for privacy.
His company, 1320Video, shared a statement on social media shortly after: “We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock.” Tributes highlighted his passion, creativity, and positive impact on the motorsports community.
Online Memorials
Simple online memorials note his connection to Omaha, NE, and his role in motorsports media. No detailed traditional obituary with full family information has been widely published as of the latest reports.
The automotive and racing communities have expressed widespread shock and mourning, with events like a cruise in Lincoln, Nebraska, held in his honor.
