Kyle Loftis death details: What we know about about sudden passing of 1320 Video founder

Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320 Video, an automotive company with a special focus on drag racing, died Tuesday night. He was 34.

Loftis was one of multiple drag-racing enthusiasts who contributed to the website and its various social media channels. As of May 6, 1320 Video boasts nearly 3 million Instagram followers and nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers.

Loftis founded the company in 2003. An avid photographer and videographer, Loftis shared shots he took of street racers on the internet. The outlet soon became a hit, striking a chord with drag-racing fans of all ages.

Here's what we know so far about Loftis' passing.

Kyle Loftis death details

Loftis died on Tuesday night. 1320 Video released a statement announcing its founder's death on Wednesday afternoon.

"We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320 Video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock.

"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."