Jimmy Hillgas Rest in peace.

Charles Nungester · 8/10/23, 1:23 PM

I let you check Tonya's FB page for any details. But we've lost a racing buddy. to what all adds up to complications from diabetes that's he's been fighting for years.

Prayers for Tonya and may God clear a spot for a good man.

BrentTFunk · 8/10/23, 1:25 PM

RIP Jimmy.

OnTheHammer · 8/10/23, 2:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Nungester

I let you check Tonya's FB page for any details. But we've lost a racing buddy. to what all adds up to complications from diabetes that's he's been fighting for years.

Prayers for Tonya and may God clear a spot for a good man.

Prayers to Tonya and family.

Jimmy will be missed by many.

Rest in Peace

addictedtodirt · 8/10/23, 4:22 PM

I spent many Friday nights next to Jimmy and Tonya for over nearly 15 years. He always wore a smile and a matching shirt to his wife and kidney donor. If his medical issues bothered him, you wouldn't know it. He had too many opinions and thoughts to share on all the other issues in life.
I always sought Jimmy out at every track I went to because I enjoyed him so much. I'm not sure if USAC had a bigger fan.
Race in peace Jimmy.
Hugs and prayers to Tonya and family.

WinglessLovers · 8/10/23, 4:46 PM

So sorry to hear this sad news!! Always enjoyed chatting with Jimmy & Tonya at the races. Even though Jimmy endured a lot of issues he never stopped smiling. Thoughts & prayers go out to Tonya & her family in this time of sorrow. Know your racing friends are there for you, Tonya.

Bruce & Pat Eckel

nonwing79 · 8/10/23, 5:55 PM

I remember many years ago seeing Jimmy and Tonya at every racetrack I visited, they were awesome race fans and always had matching race shirts. Jimmy loved his traditional sprints and converted Tonya over from Ohio wings. RIP Jimmy!

Grocery Guy · 8/10/23, 6:14 PM

Really sad. I never met Jimmy, but I'm sure I have seen him at many of the USAC shows. We traded comments on social media and like others say, he always had opinions. RIP race fan. Prayers to his family, too.

Stevensville Mike · 8/10/23, 6:42 PM

Didn't know him, but I am always sad and sorry to hear that we lost one of our fans.

If he was a friend of yours, had I met him, I'm sure he would have been a friend of mine.

RIP, Jimmy.

LUCKYONE · 8/10/23, 7:34 PM

RIP JIMMY What a great team Jimmy & Tonya

Hammer · 8/10/23, 7:57 PM

A very nice guy, I loved talking to him and joking because he had a great sense of humor and always smiling. He was at home at the racetracks and we'll miss him very much. A true race fan and good person. God bless you Tonya and all your family. My cousin Poncho and I will always miss our friend Jimmy.
Greg Baer