HoseHeads.com | HoseHeads Classifieds | Racer's Auction
Home | Register | Contact | Verify Email | FAQ |
Blogs | Photo Gallery | Press Release | Results | HoseheadsClassifieds.com


Welcome Guest. Already registered? Please Login

 

Forum: HoseHeads Sprint Car General Forum (go)
Moderators: dirtonly  /  dmantx  /  hosehead


Records per page
 
Topic: Jesse Hockett for Sprint Car HOF Email this topic to a friend | Subscribe to this TopicReport this Topic to Moderator
Page 1 of 6   of  113 replies
Tbird4vkcc
MyWebsite
May 26, 2010 at 11:49:25 PM
Joined: 07/03/2009
Posts: 277
Reply
Undoubtedly, we've lost a great racer and great person. I know jesse wanted to win as bad as anyone who's ever strapped up. His life has come to a tragic, and unexpected end. I don't know what requirements there are for the HOF but if there is anything that could be done....get jesse into the hall.how special that would be. Again, no idea if its even possible but worth a shot. I'll start the voting.... 1 vote Tbird
"Grip it and Rip it, just don't Flip it!"
R.I.P. Lester

Tbird


colin baker23B
May 27, 2010 at 12:26:18 AM
Joined: 05/26/2010
Posts: 1
Reply

you are un doutebly right i raced with jesse out here in the northwest for a couple of weeks and he put on a very impresive desplay of skill and ability i never had the oportunaty to meet him and for that i am truly sorry. he also has my vote. 2. R.I.P Jesse "the rocket" Hockett



BigMatt38
May 27, 2010 at 12:27:58 AM
Joined: 01/29/2009
Posts: 95
Reply

he has mine also


Matt Wolter


rcmkm
May 27, 2010 at 12:54:13 AM
Joined: 02/01/2007
Posts: 143
Reply
mine also what a class act I am in shock a true racers racer alot of smacked talked on this board but never heard anyone bash the rockett R.I.P Jesse.Prayers to the hockett family.

carol14
May 27, 2010 at 05:02:29 AM
Joined: 12/01/2004
Posts: 633
Reply

Jesse Hockett into the Sprint Car Hall of Fame should be a "gimme". He was not only a great driver and a big winner on the track but was a great and fun person off of the track. A real ambassador for our sport. And this past weekend proved what an actual winner on the track he was.

I have tried to get John Bankston in the SCHoF - and even tho' John was one of the most liked and respected men in sprint car racing all over the United States, as I understand it he just didn't win enough of the big races. Jesse Hockett did.



sledhead
May 27, 2010 at 06:32:29 AM
Joined: 01/27/2005
Posts: 48
Reply

He would get my vote!




v8j
May 27, 2010 at 07:53:05 AM
Joined: 01/15/2010
Posts: 46
Reply

this has my vote



SLINK51
May 27, 2010 at 08:14:07 AM
Joined: 08/10/2007
Posts: 1797
Reply

Has my vote.



duffyjr73
May 27, 2010 at 08:17:10 AM
Joined: 05/08/2007
Posts: 311
Reply

I wont enter the building til they put him in there!




pic1940
May 27, 2010 at 08:59:46 AM
Joined: 11/30/2004
Posts: 130
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: Tbird4vkcc on May 26 2010 at 11:49:25 PM
Undoubtedly, we've lost a great racer and great person. I know jesse wanted to win as bad as anyone who's ever strapped up. His life has come to a tragic, and unexpected end. I don't know what requirements there are for the HOF but if there is anything that could be done....get jesse into the hall.how special that would be. Again, no idea if its even possible but worth a shot. I'll start the voting.... 1 vote Tbird


http://sprintcarhof.com/Pages/Policies plus maybe talk to Bill W.



SDLuck
May 27, 2010 at 09:07:20 AM
Joined: 12/14/2005
Posts: 27
Reply

My vote



outlaw_fan_7_8
May 27, 2010 at 09:20:17 AM
Joined: 02/09/2006
Posts: 1120
Reply

IF they have a memorial race they better have it somewhere with a lot of seating. Especially if its here in Mo. You will be missed Jesse. +1 on the vote.




pittmanfan
MyWebsite
May 27, 2010 at 10:42:02 AM
Joined: 05/19/2006
Posts: 290
Reply

He maybe only raced here on the East Coast a few times, both wingless and winged cars, but this is still hitting hard here in PA and I got to thinking. Seeing how Jesse dominated there last year, I think it would be fitting if next week's USAC race at Grandview were somehow dedicated to the memory of "The Rocket". JMO


...

Krysl56k
MyWebsite
May 27, 2010 at 05:50:39 PM
Joined: 08/06/2009
Posts: 171
Reply
JESSE 4 HALL OF FAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd rather be in Knoxville.

catpuppy
May 27, 2010 at 07:05:05 PM
Joined: 07/26/2005
Posts: 1846
Reply

One vote here


"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands 
in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he 
stands at times of challenge and controversy." 
Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Erich Petersen 


watkinsgrady
May 27, 2010 at 07:31:22 PM
Joined: 12/05/2004
Posts: 856
Reply

It should be automatic

 

Grady


. 

filtalr
May 27, 2010 at 07:59:59 PM
Joined: 01/06/2005
Posts: 1872
Reply

According to the rules he'll be eligible in 6 months - and would have my vote if I had one ...


Phil Taylor

home-theater-systems-advice.com


Maxspeed99
May 27, 2010 at 08:21:13 PM
Joined: 12/18/2006
Posts: 42
Reply

Jesse Hockett was a hall of fame caliber driver/person and deserves a place alongside those already honored but "rules is rules" and all inductees are required to have been born at least 50 years ago - so, as much as I and his many fans and family desire him to be included, we've gotta wait, just like so many before have done. I have proudly cast my vote for Jesse in the last two or three annual polls and I will be proud to do so once again when he becomes eligible for induction (if I'm still around to do so). Those who have been, and will soon be inducted will be proud to have him join them in the prestigious group. They are no doubt proud that Jesse is knocking at the door after continuing the proud traditions of the sport that they gave so much to pioneer. I certainly regret that I won't be seeing him race at Knoxville in two weeks. We had planned our trip to include a stop at Double X to watch him in action on the way home. I am one who really believes that inductees should be able to receive and enjoy their induction. Unfortunately, we weren't given the choice this time. Jesse Hockett should enter the hall posthumously - that's my opinion and I think I'm safe in assuming that the majority of readers of this post agree. In the meantime, let's continue to support the hall of fame and honor its inductees.




Hawker
May 27, 2010 at 08:26:47 PM
Joined: 11/23/2004
Posts: 2809
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: Maxspeed99 on May 27 2010 at 08:21:13 PM

Jesse Hockett was a hall of fame caliber driver/person and deserves a place alongside those already honored but "rules is rules" and all inductees are required to have been born at least 50 years ago - so, as much as I and his many fans and family desire him to be included, we've gotta wait, just like so many before have done. I have proudly cast my vote for Jesse in the last two or three annual polls and I will be proud to do so once again when he becomes eligible for induction (if I'm still around to do so). Those who have been, and will soon be inducted will be proud to have him join them in the prestigious group. They are no doubt proud that Jesse is knocking at the door after continuing the proud traditions of the sport that they gave so much to pioneer. I certainly regret that I won't be seeing him race at Knoxville in two weeks. We had planned our trip to include a stop at Double X to watch him in action on the way home. I am one who really believes that inductees should be able to receive and enjoy their induction. Unfortunately, we weren't given the choice this time. Jesse Hockett should enter the hall posthumously - that's my opinion and I think I'm safe in assuming that the majority of readers of this post agree. In the meantime, let's continue to support the hall of fame and honor its inductees.



C. In case of the death of an active individual under age 50, or an individual who has been retired for less than five (5) full years, a candidate who is otherwise ineligible shall be eligible in the next regular election held at least six (6) months after the date of death or after the end of the five (5) year period, whichever occurs first.
Member of this message board since 1997

filtalr
May 27, 2010 at 09:50:55 PM
Joined: 01/06/2005
Posts: 1872
Reply
Reply to:
Posted By: Hawker on May 27 2010 at 08:26:47 PM
C. In case of the death of an active individual under age 50, or an individual who has been retired for less than five (5) full years, a candidate who is otherwise ineligible shall be eligible in the next regular election held at least six (6) months after the date of death or after the end of the five (5) year period, whichever occurs first.


According to the nomination procedure (in a nutshell), for consideration in the next ballot a one page only nomination biography - along with a cover memo denoting the submitter's relationship to Jesse and the date of submission needs to be sent to Tom Schmeh by September 1st. I'm not familiar with Jesse's complete list of accomplishments ... but anyone who is can submit a nomination. Schmeh will then distribute the most thorough biography to the Induction Committee.

The full procedure is available through the link provided above in the post by pic1940.



Phil Taylor

home-theater-systems-advice.com




Post Reply
You must be logged in to Post a Message.
Not a member register Here.
Already registered? Please Login





If you have a website and would like to set up a forum here at HoseHeadForums.com
please contact us by using the contact link at the top of the page.

© 2024 HoseHeadForums.com Privacy Policy