Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident

SGSST109E · 01-03-2020, 05:54 PM

Son of racer / engine builder died in a crash yesterday.

https://www.nj.com/morris/2020/01/dr...olice-say.html

Mike Jones · 01-03-2020, 06:46 PM

Prayers for his family and friends.
Frank Sr. is as respected, as they come.
MJ

black88coupe · 01-03-2020, 08:32 PM

Sad for sure. Condolences to Family and Friends.

quickford1 · 01-03-2020, 08:57 PM

Sorry to hear this,condolences to Frank and family.
Rich Simone

John Kissel · 01-07-2020, 04:33 PM

Prayers sent for Frank Jr. and the family. May God help them in this time of need. John Kissel K242

BG56 · 01-07-2020, 07:32 PM

It's a sad, sad day in these parts. Jr. was laid to rest today and I'm sure it was horrendously difficult to say good-bye. Things will never be the same for his family, friends of family, friends and racers. Even those who never met him, knowing the legacy of his Dad. Hard working good people that now have to deal with this loss and to somehow move on. Godspeed and rest in Heavenly peace Frank Iaconio Jr.

Todd Bailey · 01-09-2020, 01:15 PM

I grew up watching Frank, Sr during the heydays of Pro Stock but never met him. I thought about this all day yesterday and just how tough it must have been. As my Grandmother once said, "we are not to bury our children". From what I have read about his son, he knew what he wanted to do and achieved the training to do it. I think about his parents and how tough it will be for Frank to go back into that shop. I have a friend who just lost his son in a horrible motorcycle accident and it just hits home how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken from you. Stay safe everyone.

DannYaga · 12-07-2022, 08:53 AM

Condolences to Frank and his family. I will miss his legendary Revell Iaconio Chevy Camaro. It's hard to get out of the ultra-exchange world of Pro-Stock drag racing. During his career, Frank Iaconio has competed in 11 Pro-Stock National Finals, and his engines have won 4 more races. A few years ago, I also got into an accident, after which I stopped driving a car at all. I used a lawyer in Houston to prove my innocence and get compensation. But I still have this fear of driving. Perhaps, it will pass, or I will force myself to drive in the future, but I feel that now is not the time.

Carguy49 · 12-07-2022, 12:01 PM

I can't imagine losing a child. My prayers are for the family at this horrible time. R.I.P. Frank jr.

tommy d · 12-07-2022, 12:33 PM

This happened two years ago. Still tragic.

01-03-2020, 05:54 PM	#1
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 347 Likes: 54 Liked 126 Times in 60 Posts	Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Son of racer / engine builder died in a crash yesterday. https://www.nj.com/morris/2020/01/dr...olice-say.html

01-03-2020, 06:46 PM	#2
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,114 Likes: 1,172 Liked 660 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Prayers for his family and friends. Frank Sr. is as respected, as they come. MJ Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Mike Jones; 01-03-2020 at 08:39 PM.

01-03-2020, 08:32 PM	#3
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Sad for sure. Condolences to Family and Friends. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

01-03-2020, 08:57 PM	#4
quickford1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 265 Likes: 446 Liked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Sorry to hear this,condolences to Frank and family. Rich Simone

01-07-2020, 04:33 PM	#5
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 767 Liked 232 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Prayers sent for Frank Jr. and the family. May God help them in this time of need. John Kissel K242

01-07-2020, 07:32 PM	#6
BG56 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 333 Likes: 436 Liked 280 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident It's a sad, sad day in these parts. Jr. was laid to rest today and I'm sure it was horrendously difficult to say good-bye. Things will never be the same for his family, friends of family, friends and racers. Even those who never met him, knowing the legacy of his Dad. Hard working good people that now have to deal with this loss and to somehow move on. Godspeed and rest in Heavenly peace Frank Iaconio Jr. Last edited by BG56; 01-08-2020 at 08:08 PM.

01-09-2020, 01:15 PM	#7
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 303 Likes: 24 Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident I grew up watching Frank, Sr during the heydays of Pro Stock but never met him. I thought about this all day yesterday and just how tough it must have been. As my Grandmother once said, "we are not to bury our children". From what I have read about his son, he knew what he wanted to do and achieved the training to do it. I think about his parents and how tough it will be for Frank to go back into that shop. I have a friend who just lost his son in a horrible motorcycle accident and it just hits home how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken from you. Stay safe everyone.

12-07-2022, 08:53 AM	#8
DannYaga Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident Condolences to Frank and his family. I will miss his legendary Revell Iaconio Chevy Camaro. It's hard to get out of the ultra-exchange world of Pro-Stock drag racing. During his career, Frank Iaconio has competed in 11 Pro-Stock National Finals, and his engines have won 4 more races. A few years ago, I also got into an accident, after which I stopped driving a car at all. I used a lawyer in Houston to prove my innocence and get compensation. But I still have this fear of driving. Perhaps, it will pass, or I will force myself to drive in the future, but I feel that now is not the time. Last edited by DannYaga; 12-13-2022 at 06:32 AM.

12-07-2022, 12:01 PM	#9
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,859 Likes: 1,855 Liked 2,295 Times in 610 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident I can't imagine losing a child. My prayers are for the family at this horrible time. R.I.P. Frank jr. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-07-2022, 12:33 PM	#10
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 795 Likes: 1,400 Liked 318 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Frank Iaconio Jr. - Tragic Traffic Accident This happened two years ago. Still tragic. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?