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8/9/21, 5:40 PM   #1
We lost a great one today, Bob Jenkins passes
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8/9/21, 6:02 PM   #2
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RIP. A good guy
 
8/9/21, 6:11 PM   #3
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Really sad to read this. What an iconic race voice to all of us in the racing community. He'll be remembered forever. Godspeed.
 
8/9/21, 6:21 PM   #4
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So sad! Bob and Dave Despain will always be legends to me! 🥲
 
8/9/21, 6:25 PM   #5
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It was always apparent that Bob loved racing as much as any of us. Proud that he was a Hoosier.
 
8/9/21, 6:46 PM   #6
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Once sat next to Bob at Paragon. A true professional, great fan, and class individual. RIP.
 
8/9/21, 8:27 PM   #7
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Mourning and noting the passing of this great man up here in Stevensville.

RIP Bob.
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8/10/21, 4:19 AM   #8
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He had the good fortune to do a lap around the speedway in one of AJs winning roadsters (61 or 64) Teary eyed when he got out. Much respect. RIP Bob Jenkins
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8/10/21, 5:37 AM   #9
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I agree....RIP,Bob
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So sad! Bob and Dave Despain will always be legends to me! 🥲
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Did Bob work the Springfield race several years ago? RIP.
 
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