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This is truly one of the saddest days for our racing community and a loss that will touch thousands of people that called Jesse a friend. I remember about 3 years ago when we got into this sport and we knew nothing about a sprint car, Jesse and Casey Shuman literally built Kevin Jr.'s sprint car from the ground up. The amazing part of this story is that he had never even met us. The motor in out car, he lined that up too. This is who he was, one of the nicest, selfless, people that we have come across in this sport. He loved sprint car racing and it showed in his life and in everything he did. He slept in his shop to save a dollar to race. He's done truly amazing things in a sprint car, like driving from the back to i think 2nd with a 360 motor at Eldora in a USAC race, but what he did for others is what I will always remember the most. He was a GREAT YOUNG MAN.

May GOD bless your family during this time and bring them comfort in the days to come.

Kevin Thomas Sr., Kevin Jr and family

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God's speed Jesse Hockett.

Our prayers are with Jesse's family and friends.

The racing world has lost a remarkably talented and versatile driver as well as a heck of a nice guy. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

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What an incredible loss, for everyone. I wish the best for his family.

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On behalf of everyone at Gas City I-69 Speedway, our thoughts and prayers are with Jesse's family and friends.

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too sad for words to explain, he was a great guy and a REAL racer, RIP

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Jesse will be Missed. He was a throw back and a true GASSER!! Prayers to His friends and Family!!

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A very sad day for the racing community. This is a reminder to be thankful for every day that we are alive on this earth. R.I.P. Jesse.

Don Moore
Moore Racing Enterprises LLC
LaGrange, OH

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Rip jesse the rocket hockett:(

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The first time I ever saw Jesse Hockett was in 2004 at the Ron Shuman Classic at Lakeside Speedway and I was an instant fan of his. I believe he started in the front row and had a horrible start and went back to 7th or 8th. Then around the last 12-15 laps, he started picking them off and won the race for the second time in a row. I just kept thinking to myself, how did he do that? An absolute barn burner! And every time I saw him from there on out, he was one of the guys you just had to keep your eyes on. Jesse had his elbows up sawing on that wheel from start to finish and he just never gave up.

When my father called me tonight and told me what happen, I just couldn't believe it and was in shock. It still hasn't really sunk in yet.

Our sport lost one of the greatest in my book.
RIP Jesse

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Absolute total SHOCK, thats the only way to describe this when I read it earlier....Truly one of the best all around open wheel racers anywhere....Jesse WILL BE TRULY MISSED, thoughts and prayers go out to the Hockett family, God Bless.

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A Sad day... RIP Jesse.

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Iknow that God has a special place for good people, you will be missed through out the racing world. Wew ill keep the Hockett family in our prayers.

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As I sit and read all the post, I just keep thinking that this can't be true. RIP Rocket!!!!!!

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The A main in heaven just got a hell of a lot tougher.....RIP Rocket.

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This is totally unbelieveable! . Our thoughts are with the Hockett Family during this difficult time.
R.I.P Jesse "The Rockett"

The Hughes Family

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Deepest sympathy to the Hockett family in this trying time . A class act.....RIP...Jesse

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R.I.P. Jesse.......

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Wow i still cannot believe this. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We will surely miss the Rocket. RIP Jesse, you'll always be a hero of mine.:13:

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RIP Jesse. The whole hockett family will be in my thoughts and prayers... :13:

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To the Hocket Family- my Deepest Heartfelt sympathies.

To all of you on this board- my sympathies go out to you as well. The rocket has been a part of this board for a LONG tiime. We've watched him race , but even if you haven't , I think we were all touched by his greatness.

Rest in peace Jesse and Lord help us all to get through this tough time. This one hurts.

Karen Sutterlin

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Thoughts and Prayers with the family RIP Rocket

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RIP Rocket.

You will be missed more than I can put into words.

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STUNNED! Words can't begin to describe the sadness that news like this brings. To his family, friends, racing fans; the world of motorsports just lost a hero to so many.:13: Thoughts and prayers to you all. RIP Jesse.

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R.I.P. Jesse. :13: It was a real treat to be able to watch you race. A true "Outlaw", who would race any where, any time, and he enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for the memories.

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Thoughts and prayers to Jesse's family and friends. He was a class act among drivers and will be truely missed by all of us. RIP Jesse.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Jesse was a great racer to watch! RIP Jesse!!
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Wow I'm shocked Jesse was one of the nicest guy you could ever meet. And to say he was a gasser just doesn't say enough. You have to love a racer who would say "any car, any track, and anytime" and actually mean it. That why I was a fan of the Rockett. Condolences to his family, fans, and everyone else close to him in anyway.
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God's speed Jesse.

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How I'll remember Jesse, on the cushion and on the hammer!
(USAC-Brownstown 2008)

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R.I.P. Jesse Hockett. I am so glad I had the privilege of meeting you and watch you race. You were a class act and a helluva guy. Racing at the big shows will never be the same without you there. Godspeed........ :13:

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My prayers and deepest sympathies are with the Hockett family, .. RIP Jesse :13:

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:13:OMG I cant believe it this is crazy what a freak accident. our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hockett family. he will be deeply missed

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it just ain't right. Deepest sympathy to the family.

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very sad news.. will be thinking about the hockett family.. gonna miss seeing u race.. RIP Rocket..

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We all know the dangers of the sport. Never thought something like this would happen outside the seat. Thoughts and prayers.

RIP to one of the last true outlaws.

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One of the worst days I can remember, He will be sorely missed by our whole family. RIP JESSE

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truly a great one..... R.I.P Jesse hockett.......you will be missed

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Great racer, great guy. RIP Jesse and condolences to his family.

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What an incredibly sad start to this day and to what had promised to be an exciting racing weekend. Now as others have said, all that seems inconsequential. I have no words, just thoughts and sympathies to family and friends.

R.I.P. :13: