Did I read that right?? Jack Hewitt RACING again?
 

I read on the waynesfield updates that Jack Hewitt will be racing in the Hewitt Classic?

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They interviewed him during intermission and he said was racin a car for Jamie Miller.I think he said if he's dumb enough to let me drive it I'm dumb enough to try it.

That's where I am going next Saturday. I miss seeing jack wheel a car.

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You're always welcome to join us at WRP. However, I don't want you to be disappointed. Jack said he will be racing in The Hewitt Classic Sunday September 16th. Now there is no telling if Jack may try to get some practice in before the big dance. He also may have the limousine there giving rides in his two seater.

Jeremy

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Im up in the air over this. I was never his biggest fan, but in his condition, does anyone think this might be a good idea? He can wheel the hell out of that two seater. I hope he does well, but hopefully being safe and steady is the plan.

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cadalackin around with no body on the track is one thing ,but racing?:14:
could you imagine the interview jack would have given back in the day if somebody else would be trying to do the same thing he might attempt.
priceless

I know there was a discussion the past couple years when Jack would take a fan and start on the tail of the feature. He would run 1 lap and pull off. I know the 4 laps he runs in the two seater is nothing compared to competition with 19 other cars for 25 laps. But I think Jack is smart enough not to put himself or any other driver in danger. Who knows, he may surprise a bunch of us. I'm honored to be a part of a race that is for my hero Jack Hewitt. I am excited to watch Jack race again.

Jeremy

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I remember listening on the radio(in car) to Jack getting up to speed in the Indy Car. He got it figured out and made the race. I have a great deal of respect for him, he accomplished a ton racing.
I've seen him win a bunch of silver crown and sprint car races and the book about Jack is great too.

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It's hard to extinguish the fire in the heart of a lion....;)

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Thats it, And Im sure it would be better if he quit racing on his terms than someone telling him he can't. Seen him wheel that two seater starting well behind the tail and by the end of one lap he was about to pass cars.

I also seen during his career that if he or the car wasn't capable of going forward, He'd just leave the track.

Bet he don't finish last. :6:

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Guess what, people are now talking about the race. Will he, won't he, who cares. This is a free country. To me Jack getting behind the wheel is no different than a 11 to 13 year old getting in a sprint car for his first race. Nobody whines and cries for days when that happens. Its not like Jack is climbing out of his wheel chair to get into the car...lol I hope he has fun with whatever he decides!

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Who wants to be the first one to tell Jack he shouldn't or couldn't race NOT ME LOL

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Hewitt was better with one eye than a lot with two!!!! Best of luck to him. Always liked his interviews when he bad mouthed wings and said he'd rather run non-wing for nickels than with a wing!

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Originally Posted by Dick Mahoney:
Who wants to be the first one to tell Jack he shouldn't or couldn't race NOT ME LOL

That is exactly what I was thinking.

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Let's not forget his statement " If you're going to run the bottom you
may as well get a job!". During CRA 1992 midwest swing. Jack was great on cushion. Who can ever forget the 1998 4 Crown!!
Best Regards,
John:32:

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Maybe they could have Bill Shipman flag the sprints that day.That would make for a perfect day at the track.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tAJt...re=related:22:

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then we could have another roast

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To me, I don't think it would add any value to the event, Jack racing at this stage of his life. But, I haven't seen any evidence that he isn't capable of making a rational decision, so if that's what he wants to do, more power to him. He can keep himself out of trouble on a bullring like Waynesfield. Now, if he enters the 4 Crown, I might start to worry a little bit.:D

Jerry

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Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
To me, I don't think it would add any value to the event, Jack racing at this stage of his life. But, I haven't seen any evidence that he isn't capable of making a rational decision, so if that's what he wants to do, more power to him. He can keep himself out of trouble on a bullring like Waynesfield. Now, if he enters the 4 Crown, I might start to worry a little bit.:D

Jerry

Id worry about the competition :)

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I talked a little to him last night at LaSalle, Il. & he said ya gotta try somethin once in a while. He gave rides in the 2 seater. Wolters & C. Hewitt made the tow from the Saturday night show at Waynesfield in which I thought was way cool since I thought there would be more cars at LaSalle.