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Topic: Jesse Hockett fatally injured in shop accident
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May 27, 2010 at
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Please bear with me while I pay my final respects to a great racer and a greater man. I am not fortunate enough to live in the middle of the states but I still got to see the great talent that was Jesse Hockett. Once after a really bad night at the Devil's Bowl here in Texas I went up to talk with Jesse - and mentioned that day at the Short Track Nationals when he was riding the cushion - smoking the right rear all of the way. Everyone else was pussy footing it around the bottom playing follow the leader, but not Hockett. He was going to the front up high. What a show he put on that day. Unfortunately the tire gave out on I think the next to the last lap just as he was going for the lead. Jesse seemed really thrilled that I remembered that day a few years later. That is the drive I will remember of "The Rocket". I will also remember that great smile every time I went to the pits to chat with him after the races. He always had time to chat and was friendly - no matter how the race came out. Condolences to his family and many friends. We will truly miss you, Jesse.
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May 27, 2010 at
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sad news indeed...RIP Jesse
Lincoln 1845 ft/.35 mile T1=118MPH
Eldora 2287 ft/.43mile T3=135MPH
Port 2716 ft/.51 mile T3=TBD
Grove 2792 ft/.53 mile T3=135MPH
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"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better
weather." Van May
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May 27, 2010 at
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When I heard the news this morning, I nearly collapsed...absolutely dreadful news! Jesse was one of the classier guys in this sport we so dearly love! As hard a charger as you will ever find...you just dont come across a quality person like Jesse everyday. The world lost a good one when he died!!
Proudly supports:
Logan Seavey, Brent Marks and "Big Sexy" Brandon Overton
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May 27, 2010 at
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my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. god speed.
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May 27, 2010 at
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Like the rest of you when I read this I was shocked!! Never met the man, but what I have seen and read about him he was a class act. RIP Jesse!!
Dave Boy
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May 27, 2010 at
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One of the great talents of this era. Sad, shocking, terrible news.
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May 27, 2010 at
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May 27, 2010 at
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best guy i ever saw drive a sprint car flat out! no if or buts RIP Rocket ur the best
Outlaw-Kart Crewchief
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May 27, 2010 at
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RIP Jesse you were definitely one of the best!! thoughts and prayers to the family
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May 27, 2010 at
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Really saddened to hear this. RIP Rocket.
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May 27, 2010 at
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R.I.P. Rocket
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