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    Unhappy Jesse Hockett

    Just went on the Indianaopenwheel.com website only to find out that Jesse Hockett has apparently died as a result of a freak accident while loading his car into the hauler. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I still can't believe it.

    http://www.indianaopenwheel.com/show...d=1#post172853

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jesse-...e/293756777714
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    Never say that you've seen, did, or heard it all. 'Cause sure as anything something like this will happen.

    RIP, Jesse, fine young racer and by all accounts a class act too.
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    Sad, sad news. My condolences to his family and friends - RIP, Racer...

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    rest in peace Jesse...............

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    So what happened?
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    They were getting ready to go to Terre Haute for tonight's race and there was an accident of some sort in the shop. Electrical accident is what I read somewhere. Here is a nice tribute to Jesse.

    http://www.indianaopenwheel.com/showthread.php?t=32480

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    Quote Originally Posted by KevMcNJ View Post
    So what happened?
    Word is he was electrocuted while working on the engine hoist in his trailer.
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    This is such terribly sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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    Wow!!! That's terribly sad!
    RIP!
    Have a very blessed day!

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    RIP...we are all a heartbeat away from eternity
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    Quote Originally Posted by cbreez99 View Post
    RIP...we are all a heartbeat away from eternity
    Yep

    Ive had friends alive and well one minute and dead in the dirt the next and Ive seen friends die slowly and painfully over several months.

    It sucks for those left to grieve but the instant and unexpected way looks a whole lot preferable

    Godspeed sprint car guy

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