Rest in Peace friend.A tremendous loss to all race fans.It will be very tough to watch at Grandview Tuesday nite and not shed a tear, after his win 1 year ago!

Rest in peace ROCKET!!!

Truly a sad day as he was one of our favorite drivers, winged or non-winged. R.I.P., Jesse,: you will be missed by all.

R.I.P. Jesse....thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. A terrible loss!!

To a true racer and inspiration - RIP Jesse Hockett!! You were someone who worked their butt off to do what you loved! We lost a great racer!

Such sad news. Thought and prayers to his family. We lost a good one.

Do not know if this had been posted or not. A Tribute on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dA6w...yer_embedded#!

As a long time crew member and crew chief on Silver Crown cars, Parked next to Kasey Kahnes car at Indiana State Fairgrounds, asked Willie who was driving for them, he said he didn't know him, somebody named Jesse the Rocket. First lap of hot laps he stuffed it in the fence! They fixed it and he was fast after that. He was a natural behind the wheel. I offer my respects to his family and friends. Kyle Clearwaters

Just read this terrible news on the USAC website. Shocking.

Thoughts and prayers to the Hockett family.

We have lost one of the last true outlaw racers. I always liked Jesse's style of racing and living his life. GIT ER DONE...whatever it takes. RIP, Dude and Godspeed