R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett

5/27/10, 6:32 PM

So very sad to hear, the racing community has lost one of the greats. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Hockett family and all of Jesse's friends and fans.

pletchfan · 5/27/10, 8:10 PM

Wow is all I can say right now. I was so shocked when I logged on this evening and seen this. We will definitely be praying for Tina and the whole family. Sad, sad.

Jerry Spencer · 5/27/10, 8:53 PM

We are still in shock and feeling pretty empty right now, words can not express the pain we feel for the loved ones Jesse left behind. Just be sure to tell the ones close to you how you feel as I am sure Jesse knew the love his family and friends held in there heart for him.
I will ask one favor from Jesse and that is to watch over Josh and the rest of the racing family.

Until we meet again.

Jerry,Sarah,Paul,Josh & Sonny Spencer
stida.com

newman1957 · 5/27/10, 9:19 PM

Thoughts and Prayers to Jesse's family and friends from AWC Motorsports. Jesse was a joy to watch. Definately a one man show.
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petey · 5/28/10, 3:21 PM

As several have already said he was a true racer. Can't think of anyone who had more dedication to the sport. It was nothing for him to travel several hundred miles between race nights. I now only wish that I had spoken to him more than what I did and had a picture with or an autograph from him. RIP Jesse, you'll be a champion forever!

Tbird4vkcc · 5/28/10, 5:38 PM

Jesse,
I just keep on thinking that you're gonna walk around the corner or pop-up on a race result....love ya

Tbird

IndyBound · 5/28/10, 8:27 PM

Speechless....I am in a state of disbelief, the past several weeks I have been out of touch with the racing world and IOW dealing with my 27 month old grandsons surgery and recovery process. I was shocked to learn of Jesse's passing from such a tragic accident. I Miss Manzy mentioned Jesse winning all three nights at the 2008 Western Worlds, I also was there that year watching Jesse rule the weekend. He was a true racer and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jesse's family, freinds, fans and race crew.

RIP Jesse

Patti

BigD · 5/28/10, 9:22 PM

Thoughts and Prayers to Jesse's Family what a Racer wing or Non-Wing going to be Missed for Sure.

Tbird4vkcc · 5/29/10, 1:24 AM

just doing my best to keep jesse where he belongs....at the top. Want this thread to stay near the top for as long as possible, its just how i feel....

Tbird

Gregg · 5/29/10, 7:24 AM

There is an article in Wikipedia for Jesse Hockett. Most of it involves his fatal accident. His career highlights consists of a single sentence. It would be great if some of us with a wealth of knowledge on Jesse Hockett's career could help to fill out his racing highlights and personal biography a lot more indepth than it is now. He needs something worthy of the great racer he was. You don't need to be a wordsmith like Dave Argabright.

5/28/10, 8:27 PM	#157 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
IndyBound Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,626	Speechless....I am in a state of disbelief, the past several weeks I have been out of touch with the racing world and IOW dealing with my 27 month old grandsons surgery and recovery process. I was shocked to learn of Jesse's passing from such a tragic accident. I Miss Manzy mentioned Jesse winning all three nights at the 2008 Western Worlds, I also was there that year watching Jesse rule the weekend. He was a true racer and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Jesse's family, freinds, fans and race crew. RIP Jesse Patti _________________________________________________ Last edited by IndyBound; 5/28/10 at 9:42 PM.

5/27/10, 6:32 PM	#151 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
sprint28wife Posts: n/a	So very sad to hear, the racing community has lost one of the greats. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Hockett family and all of Jesse's friends and fans.

5/27/10, 8:10 PM	#152 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
pletchfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,116	Wow is all I can say right now. I was so shocked when I logged on this evening and seen this. We will definitely be praying for Tina and the whole family. Sad, sad.

5/27/10, 9:19 PM	#154
newman1957 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 35	Thoughts and Prayers to Jesse's family and friends from AWC Motorsports. Jesse was a joy to watch. Definately a one man show. Posted via Mobile Device

5/28/10, 3:21 PM	#155 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
petey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 925	As several have already said he was a true racer. Can't think of anyone who had more dedication to the sport. It was nothing for him to travel several hundred miles between race nights. I now only wish that I had spoken to him more than what I did and had a picture with or an autograph from him. RIP Jesse, you'll be a champion forever!

5/28/10, 5:38 PM	#156 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
Tbird4vkcc Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 149	Jesse, I just keep on thinking that you're gonna walk around the corner or pop-up on a race result....love ya Tbird

5/28/10, 9:22 PM	#158 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
BigD Member Race Count This Year: 38 Race Count Last Year: 39 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 60	Thoughts and Prayers to Jesse's Family what a Racer wing or Non-Wing going to be Missed for Sure.

5/29/10, 1:24 AM	#159 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
Tbird4vkcc Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 149	just doing my best to keep jesse where he belongs....at the top. Want this thread to stay near the top for as long as possible, its just how i feel.... Tbird

5/29/10, 7:24 AM	#160 Re: R.I.P Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett
Gregg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,941	There is an article in Wikipedia for Jesse Hockett. Most of it involves his fatal accident. His career highlights consists of a single sentence. It would be great if some of us with a wealth of knowledge on Jesse Hockett's career could help to fill out his racing highlights and personal biography a lot more indepth than it is now. He needs something worthy of the great racer he was. You don't need to be a wordsmith like Dave Argabright.