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Rocket Hockett – Another Win at the Lake! (Bill W) April 28, 2009 – For Jesse Hockett, standing in victory lane at the Lake Ozark Speedway near Eldon, Missouri, is nothing new. It was a new season at “the Lake”, but some things never change as Jesse picked up his tenth career win at the 3/8 mile oval on Saturday. This weekend will be a busy one in which he competes with the ASCS on Friday, USAC on Saturday, and locally in Missouri on Sunday. LOS was one of few Midwest tracks to get a race in on Saturday, and it paid off for Jesse, who piloted the Jesse Hockett Racing #77. “We were running our car there,” he says. “We were experimenting with the motor on some things. We were basically testing some different stuff with the car.” The Warsaw, Missouri driver drew the pole for his heat race, but things went backwards with a third place finish. “We were a little bit off there in the heat, obviously,” he relates. “We changed things around for the feature though.” After making some changes with the car, things clicked by the time the main event rolled around. “The motor was running really well in the feature,” says Jesse. “We had to start back in eighth, but we got it tuned in enough to get up through there.” The key to the race came at the midway point. “About halfway through the race, there was a restart, and I was in third,” says Jesse. “After the restart, as soon as we got back into lapped traffic, I was able to get by (Josh) Fisher for the lead. We ended up getting through traffic really well and that was the difference. It was great to get another win there.” With nowhere locally to run on Friday, Jesse headed to the Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri to race a 1200cc machine in the Midwest Outlaw Lightning Series (MOLS). Things were going good in his heat race, but running third, the steering broke, sending him over the bank. He rebounded to drive from 11th to 3rd in the feature. “We hadn’t really raced those before, just the Kansas City indoor race last winter,” says Jesse. “We ended up coming up through there pretty well.” USAC Deals Jesse will compete at the Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois with the Lucas Oil ASCS series on Friday. After a search, he found a pavement ride for Anderson (IN) Speedway with USAC on Saturday. “We were able to borrow a pavement car from (California’s) Ted Finkenbinder, so I’d definitely like to thank him,” he says. “I told him I wanted to keep running the USAC deal, at least the next seven races or so when it doesn’t conflict with ASCS to see where we’re at. He was nice enough to agree and ship it out here. I want to get some more pavement experience anyway, so this was a good deal.” “The Rocket” lost a 410 motor at Gas City two weeks back with USAC, but there is help on the way for that too. “We’re going to be running Gary Stanton Mopars with the 410 from now on,” he assures. “They’re arriving this week, so we’ll put one in the pavement car and see how we do at Anderson on Saturday.” After his runs in Illinois and Indiana, Jesse will return home on Sunday to run at the opener for Double X Speedway in California, Missouri. On the Web To learn more about Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett, including updated results and photos, visit http://jessehockett.homestead.com! T-Shirt Trivia! Last week’s answer: Jesse has ten wins at the US36 Raceway in Cameron, Missouri. Nine wins have been registered in 410 competition and one with the 360. Last week’s winner: Jerrod Ponder of Texas City, TX This week’s question: What year did Jesse win the “Tour ‘N Topless” championship? Each week, we’ll be giving away a Jesse Hockett t-shirt to our trivia winner! We will draw a winner from the correct answers submitted on Friday following the release. Submit your trivia answer, along with your name, address and t-shirt size to sprntcar@iowatelecom.net! Put "Hockett Trivia" in the subject line. Rocket Rambles Jesse’s win at Lake Ozark is nothing new. In the features he has run there, he has won 40% (10) of the time. He also has 19 top fives (76%) and 21 top tens (84%). His biggest pair of wins arguably came in the 2nd Annual Lake Ozark Nationals which was sanctioned by ASCS in 2005. In the finale, Jesse topped Tim Montgomery, Jon Corbin, Zach Chappell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Partner Spotlight – Rod End Supply Jesse says, “Bob Douglas at Rod End Supply has been one of my biggest supporters since I started racing. I feel they are the best out there as far as holding together.” Whether your running a go-cart, micro, mini-sprint, midget, modified, late model, sprint or a tractor, Rod End Supply has the assortment of rod ends, radius rods, and specialty products that will help you lead the field in performing at your maximum potential. At Rod End Supply, “They don’t just sell ‘em, they race ‘em! Visit them on the web at www.RodEndSupply.com or call 1-800-284-2902 today! Rocket Hockett “Rocket Hockett” is an up close look at the past, present and future of Jesse Hockett. To receive "Rockett Hockett", send an e-mail to sprntcar@iowatelecom.net with "Hockett" in the subject line. Jesse would like to thank the partners of the VKCC Motorsports/Tom Buch team, including Parker Store of Phoenix, AMS Waterfall Systems, Rod End Supply, LRB Manufacturing, Penske Shocks, Butlerbuilt Professional Seat Systems, Diversified Machine, Inc., Fischer Body Shop, Simpson, Hoosier, Conroy Bleeders, ARP Fasteners, Indy Race Parts, Massey’s Truck and Tank Repair, RMS Racing Engines, Pro Powder Coating, Korte Transportation, Rocket Graphics, Lucas Oil, Weld Racing, Spike Products, Maxwell, Red Onion Lounge, Engler, Barnes Dry Sump Oil Systems, FSR Racing Products, RH2, Canyon Apparel, JEI, Total Seal Piston Rings, JE Pistons and Wings Unlimited for all their help!.
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