R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett

5/26/10, 9:19 PM

The first time that I ever talked to Jesse Hockett, he walked up to me and said you must be a great mechanic because everything that you work on is fast. I told him that I would be a whole lot better if he would drive my car and he told me that maybe one day we can get together. I'll never forget those words. I've been very fortunate to have some of the greatest sprint car drivers in my cars and as my best friends and this is one of my saddest days. Jesse was a true outlaw traveler and will always be one of my heroes. I wish I could have gotten a shot with "The Rocket" just once. He will be greatly missed. Mike Dutcher #37 Indiana Underground.

grinch · 5/26/10, 9:21 PM

R I P.......Hard to believe this is real..........

Eric Thompson II · 5/26/10, 9:24 PM

That is absolutely horrible. I don't know what to say. Does anybody know where I could get a shirt? I'm sure that will be a piece to hold onto.

younggun398 · 5/26/10, 9:24 PM

So so sad to hear. Jesse was a great guy, outgoing, helpful, intellagent, and brave. I am very pround to say he was a friend of mine and fellow racer. He had great talent and truely loved our sport. Jesse was a hero to many and will remain one. I am pround to say i have raced side by side with one of the best and will tell this for years to come. He will be truely missed. Thought and prayers go out to his family and friends from us all at RGM. #98

Sincerely,
Chad Boespflug

redbullfan · 5/26/10, 9:24 PM

r.i.p.JESSE ... PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FANS

SUCH A SAD DAY IN THE RACING WORLD

bmemmer · 5/26/10, 9:26 PM

R.I.P Jesse

1BIGracefan · 5/26/10, 9:26 PM

Jesse Hockett was a class act and always had time for a quick conversation. He was a true talent and a real "outlaw" he will be missed by all!!

Gods Speed Rocket

fishnman · 5/26/10, 9:29 PM

A throwback............ a true racer

R.I.P. You will be missed.

sprint38racer · 5/26/10, 9:30 PM

so hard to believe RIP Jesse and prayers and thoughts for family and friends

farriswheel · 5/26/10, 9:39 PM

Rest in Peace "Rocket". I enjoyed watching you display your talents and though I never had the chance to speak with you, it seems as if you have left your mark on the hearts of many. Prayers to the entire Hockett family/friends.

5/26/10, 9:19 PM	#61 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
Michael Dutcher Posts: n/a	The first time that I ever talked to Jesse Hockett, he walked up to me and said you must be a great mechanic because everything that you work on is fast. I told him that I would be a whole lot better if he would drive my car and he told me that maybe one day we can get together. I'll never forget those words. I've been very fortunate to have some of the greatest sprint car drivers in my cars and as my best friends and this is one of my saddest days. Jesse was a true outlaw traveler and will always be one of my heroes. I wish I could have gotten a shot with "The Rocket" just once. He will be greatly missed. Mike Dutcher #37 Indiana Underground.

5/26/10, 9:21 PM	#62 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
grinch Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 241	R I P.......Hard to believe this is real..........

5/26/10, 9:24 PM	#63 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
Eric Thompson II Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 83	That is absolutely horrible. I don't know what to say. Does anybody know where I could get a shirt? I'm sure that will be a piece to hold onto.

5/26/10, 9:24 PM	#64 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
younggun398 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 253	So so sad to hear. Jesse was a great guy, outgoing, helpful, intellagent, and brave. I am very pround to say he was a friend of mine and fellow racer. He had great talent and truely loved our sport. Jesse was a hero to many and will remain one. I am pround to say i have raced side by side with one of the best and will tell this for years to come. He will be truely missed. Thought and prayers go out to his family and friends from us all at RGM. #98 Sincerely, Chad Boespflug

5/26/10, 9:24 PM	#65 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
redbullfan Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 101	r.i.p.JESSE ... PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FANS SUCH A SAD DAY IN THE RACING WORLD

5/26/10, 9:26 PM	#66 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
bmemmer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,070	R.I.P Jesse

5/26/10, 9:26 PM	#67 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	Jesse Hockett was a class act and always had time for a quick conversation. He was a true talent and a real "outlaw" he will be missed by all!! Gods Speed Rocket

5/26/10, 9:30 PM	#69 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
sprint38racer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	so hard to believe RIP Jesse and prayers and thoughts for family and friends

5/26/10, 9:39 PM	#70 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
farriswheel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278	Rest in Peace "Rocket". I enjoyed watching you display your talents and though I never had the chance to speak with you, it seems as if you have left your mark on the hearts of many. Prayers to the entire Hockett family/friends.