every big money race ive been to ive just sat in the stands hoping the vkcc 75 sprint car would roll out!! Im sure going to miss "the ROCKET!" i will be keeping the family in my prayers!
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Words cannot express our team's sorrow and devestation with the loss of a talented racer but more importantly an extraordinary person. It has been our honor and pleasure to have had Jesse and the entire Hockett family be part of our Chili Bowl team. Jesse's smile and generous spirit will be missed by the family and crew of Loyet Motorsports.
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Wow....unbelieveable....so sad. Our deepest sympathies to Jesse's family and the racing community. :13:

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Can't believe it.:13:

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What a loss to so many fans, and most of all his family. I can't remember how many times I've read results of him winning races around the country.

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Will be sadley missed

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http://www.inracingnews.com/nssn/jes...agic-accident/

Looks like ASCS has confirmed this. I am in disbelief as I just received a call myself.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jesse's friends and family.

RIP Jesse
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I never met Jesse, Yet he touched my soul.
His Actions in life, were oh so Cool.
Lap after lap he made my hair stand on end.
Rest In Peace and God Speed, My FRIEND!

Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
Charles Nungester :22:

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is so depressing, Jesse was above all a good human being, yes he was a wheel man, but an awesome guy as well

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This is so unbelieveable that this has happened to such a great person.Jesse always walked around with a big smile on his face at the track because this is what he loved to do and that was race and put on a show for all the fans.And that he did! Jesse you be sadly missed by all your fans and all your racing buddies.All I can say it will be a sad day when we pull into the action track to race tomarrow night knowing you won't be here.RIP JESSE we will miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian Cripe

Goodnight Motorsports

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My prayers and deepest sympathies are with the Hockett family, I am so sad to hear this news... RIP Jesse

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Was hoping this was a mistake, but his official site made it official. RIP JEsse.

http://jessehockett.homestead.com/

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Thoughts and prayers with the family at this tragic time...

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Emitt hahn and i promoted a usac sprint race a few years ago at lebanon mo.! I had jesse on tv radio sport talk and newspapers in the area for several days! He did great and we become friends and now i'am in terre haute and after a great day with 55 retired drivers i find this out with tears in my eyes:7::22::22::22:

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Jesse Hockett, a Hulman's hereos has gone on to race on in Heaven.

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The "Rocket" was one of my absolute favorites. We he showed up it meant it was a big show. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Jesse.

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R.I.P JESSE. Gonna miss seein you at the race track. You will be missed by everyone. GOD SPEED.:13:

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R.I.P. Rocket. You will be missed.

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R.i.p:13::13:

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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.

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R I P.......Hard to believe this is real..........:13:

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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.

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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

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r.i.p.JESSE ... PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FANS :( SUCH A SAD DAY IN THE RACING WORLD

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R.I.P Jesse

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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

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

R.I.P. You will be missed.

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

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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.

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This is horrible news. My thoughts and sympathies to Jesse's family and friends at this awful time.

Tomorrow isn't promised to any of us, but you just never can fathom how this would happen to such a young guy with a bright future.

RIP, Racer...

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I heard he got shocked by an electrical cord while loading his trailer..... that is very sad news.....:13:

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Unreal........ such a talented driver, and easy to talk with after the races.

Will be greatly missed and always remembered. It is true that if Jesse was entered, he was someone to consider winning the event. He really had a bright, bright future in the world of racing

very sad

My deepest sympathy to his wife, family and friends

Hubie

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i never really had the pleasure of meeting jesse, but i have had the pleasure of racing with him and was inspired by every lap i was able to see him run. you will be missed jesse the sport needs more like you. thoughts and prayers from the stevens family. rip jesse

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RIP Mr Hockett........

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:32: To a friend! To one of the last true Outlaws .. whether it was winged or non winged...360 or 410.. sprint, midget or silver crown...He was up front...

Frank Sinatra said it the best.... and I believe my buddy Jesse lived it..

" I did it my way"

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We are very saddened to hear about this. RIP Jesse. An incredible class act. Terrible news.

Curt & Kenny

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This is very sad news and the last thing I thought I would see on IOW. I am on vacation and just wanted to keep up with my racing news and logged on to IOW and saw this.

Jesse was never to big to come back to his home track in little California MO to put on some great shows. He was a true racers. Last year Jesse even came to one of our local mini sprint races and raced with us in a borrowed car. In true Hockett form he started last and made it up to 3rd and would have won given a few more laps.

RIP

Here is a link to more details on racin boys
http://www.racinboys.com/home/articl...rticle/h_13463

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Unreal! R.I.P. Rocket:13::13:

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This is a thing I never even considered, Jesse being gone. One great person, who will never be forgotten. One of the last real outlaws, who ran for the money.If there was a race, and he had a chance to win $50 , he'd be there.

A class individual whose passing will leave a void that will never be filled. RIP Buddy.:13: