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May 27, 2010 at
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In this modern day era, Jesse Hockett was one of the best open wheel drivers the midwest has produced. In his 26 years Jesse made a name for himself in sprint car racing, winged or non-winged. Winning major races from back East to the West coast, Jesse had the right stuff as far as a race car driver was concerned. He was easy to be around and always friendly and willing to talk to anyone. Once on the track Jesse only had one speed, fast forward.
We in the Midwest have lost our guy in the world of Sprint Cars. All of us will miss him a great deal.
Seeing Jesse do what he did best as in this video taken last Friday at State Fair Speedway won't help the hurt we all feel but hopefully remind us of the "Rocket", Jesse Hockett.
Condolences to his wife and family and other loved ones and all his fans. Words will never remove the hurt and anger you must feel. Only time will help you understand what has taken place. May your understanding of what God can do help you thru this tragedy. Mike K.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IL8efS5_6o
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May 27, 2010 at
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Thanks for sharing!
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May 27, 2010 at
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Posted By: oldracer#4 on May 27 2010 at 07:45:17 PM
In this modern day era, Jesse Hockett was one of the best open wheel drivers the midwest has produced. In his 26 years Jesse made a name for himself in sprint car racing, winged or non-winged. Winning major races from back East to the West coast, Jesse had the right stuff as far as a race car driver was concerned. He was easy to be around and always friendly and willing to talk to anyone. Once on the track Jesse only had one speed, fast forward.
We in the Midwest have lost our guy in the world of Sprint Cars. All of us will miss him a great deal.
Seeing Jesse do what he did best as in this video taken last Friday at State Fair Speedway won't help the hurt we all feel but hopefully remind us of the "Rocket", Jesse Hockett.
Condolences to his wife and family and other loved ones and all his fans. Words will never remove the hurt and anger you must feel. Only time will help you understand what has taken place. May your understanding of what God can do help you thru this tragedy. Mike K.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IL8efS5_6o
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very nice tribute to an all world sprint car driver, we have lost a treasure. would be interested in where you got the back round music as i lost my grandfather at manzanita in 78' in a sprint car. wonderful tribute RIP Rocket
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May 27, 2010 at
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Excellent tribute. Never saw the man race in person, but knew who he was, and the talent he had.A sad loss to the sprint car world......
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May 28, 2010 at
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Thanks for the tribute, it put a lump in my throat.
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May 28, 2010 at
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All Tributes are always good!
Fierce as Ferkle
Slammin' is Sammy
Butt kicking goes Blundy
Dirt hits the wall, Dominate with Donny...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett
Dude it Danny
Howl out Wolf
Wild of the days Haud
Wild sidein in the 70's with wicked Welds...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett
Hammer did Hewitt
Kinser reigns King
Distinct as Doty
An Animal on the wheel was Opperman...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett!
Haul ass could Allen
Fast as Freddie
'P'uck the Petty's
I just got beat to the line by a Blaney
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett!
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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May 29, 2010 at
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Posted By: jackhole22 on May 28 2010 at 03:15:37 AM
All Tributes are always good!
Fierce as Ferkle
Slammin' is Sammy
Butt kicking goes Blundy
Dirt hits the wall, Dominate with Donny...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett
Dude it Danny
Howl out Wolf
Wild of the days Haud
Wild sidein in the 70's with wicked Welds...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett
Hammer did Hewitt
Kinser reigns King
Distinct as Doty
An Animal on the wheel was Opperman...
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett!
Haul ass could Allen
Fast as Freddie
'P'uck the Petty's
I just got beat to the line by a Blaney
Nothing in this world flies quite as High as a Rockett!
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Thats great....I will be copying that and framing it next to a picture of jesse, as long as you're ok with it.
Tbird
"Grip it and Rip it, just don't Flip it!"
R.I.P. Lester
Tbird
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May 29, 2010 at
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Go for it. I don't care just as long as if any money is made on it I am in on it
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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May 29, 2010 at
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Posted By: jackhole22 on May 29 2010 at 12:47:41 AM
Go for it. I don't care just as long as if any money is made on it I am in on it
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don't think this will be an issue.
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May 29, 2010 at
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great race
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
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May 29, 2010 at
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Posted By: "Strange Wings"(Savatage on May 29 2010 at 11:06:15 AM
don't think this will be an issue.
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I was kidding, I pulled it out of my butt in about 10 minutes. who cares about money, we live in the sprint car world. Most of us go broke watching, racing or owning one. Hint: my signature
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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May 30, 2010 at
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Love you jesse!
Tbird
"Grip it and Rip it, just don't Flip it!"
R.I.P. Lester
Tbird
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May 30, 2010 at
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This message was edited on
May 30, 2010 at
09:31:30 AM by BeersFriends&410s
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Posted By: Tbird4vkcc on May 30 2010 at 09:10:37 AM
Love you jesse!
Tbird
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tbird after reading your memories, and everyone stories it has been a
very difficult week for your family and all of his friends family etc i
am sure. but this weekend, the way the dirt racing community came
together to remember jesse is truly something special. brian brown
sporting the 77 and winning out at knoxville from what i read. also,
the flag was at half mast last night at lincoln speedway for the
keystone cup 410 sprint series and they did a moment of silence for
jesse. and to top it off, watching daryn pittman win and do hockett style 360
burnouts, was something i will never forget. when the usac and wingless
boys come to town, it will be hard not to remember how jesse dominated
at grandview last year and i was fortunate enough to be in attendance.
you should be proud of your cousin, the way he did it wing or non 360 or
410, nobody could do it better than him being so adverse in 1 season of
racing and winning in different sanctions. it was something special and
he will be truly missed. god speed rocket....
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June 02, 2010 at
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Posted By: BeersFriends&410s on May 30 2010 at 09:29:34 AM
tbird after reading your memories, and everyone stories it has been a
very difficult week for your family and all of his friends family etc i
am sure. but this weekend, the way the dirt racing community came
together to remember jesse is truly something special. brian brown
sporting the 77 and winning out at knoxville from what i read. also,
the flag was at half mast last night at lincoln speedway for the
keystone cup 410 sprint series and they did a moment of silence for
jesse. and to top it off, watching daryn pittman win and do hockett style 360
burnouts, was something i will never forget. when the usac and wingless
boys come to town, it will be hard not to remember how jesse dominated
at grandview last year and i was fortunate enough to be in attendance.
you should be proud of your cousin, the way he did it wing or non 360 or
410, nobody could do it better than him being so adverse in 1 season of
racing and winning in different sanctions. it was something special and
he will be truly missed. god speed rocket....
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Thank you. I am SO proud of that kid, its unreal....when I was racing with him, I'd always try and keep a piece of this car, or a shattered piece of this....I have the right rear that he used to win Osky, I have a torn up and duct taped piece of the car we ran at Eldora when we crashed, blew the 410 and used the 360 to go from last to 5th....I'd always have him sign photos, etc and he'd be like "why do you want all this, what are you going to do?" Well, now he knows why I did it....always love you Rocket!
Tbird
"Grip it and Rip it, just don't Flip it!"
R.I.P. Lester
Tbird
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