Jesse Hockett
| Jesse Hockett | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 American |
| Born |
September 7, 1983 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died |
May 26, 2010 (aged 26) Warsaw, Missouri, U.S. |
| 410 sprint cars | |
| Years active | 1998-2010 |
| Wins | 125 |
Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett (September 7, 1983 – May 26, 2010) was an American sprint car racer. He made his debut in 1998 and went on to win numerous events in the course of his career.[1] In 2006, he became the O'Reilly Sprint Bandits TNT Midwest Swing Champion. He also competed in the World of Outlaws sprint car tour, having made his debut in the series in 2003.[2]
Hockett was killed by electrocution while using a pair of pliers to fix his trailer's electrical box, in his shop in Warsaw, Missouri in preparation for several races. He was survived by his wife Tina Marie Church-Hockett, after barely being married three months on February 13, 2010.[3]
References
- ↑ Jesse Hockett (1983 – 2010), SpeedCafe
- ↑ "Jesse Hockett to make debut at Sedalia". Motorsport.com. April 9, 2003. Retrieved 2014-09-03.
- ↑ Cardwell, Derek; Jamie Brockman (May 27, 2010). "Sprint Car Driver Jesse Hockett Dies Of Injuries Suffered In His Race Shop". KNIA/KRLS. Knoxville, IA. Retrieved 2014-09-22.