Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

My first time at an IHRA event, Hank was the guy who made me feel welcome. He knew my car, having teched it many times for a previous owner. It was as if he were re-uniting with an old friend. The man was a terrific ambassador for the IHRA nation and always seemed to enjoy the Canadian races. I will really miss Hank's good natured approach to a tough job. Gone far too soon.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Shirley and hank they lit the room wow only 61 too .raiser and I on our way to Kentucky to pay respects. RIP. hank

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

While I didn't race that much with IHRA, Hank always made me feel welcome when I did. He was a true gentleman.

Godspeed.

Al Corda

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

UNBELIEVABLE! My favorite memory of Hank was at Jacksonville. After moving the A/mod record I went to tech to be pumped and Hank asked "now how big did you say that motor is?" I said "how accurate is your p&ger?" He didn't find that as funny as i did, anyway while he made the 1st attempt to pump it my engine blew the seal out of the checker and i caught it. Hank laughed and said " well you still have great reflexes.....pity you won't be able to use them at this race....your motor is TOO big!" I did NOT find that as funny as he did. Many good memories! RIP.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Was so sorry to learn this morning that Mr. Hank passed away. Him and Dad were good friends and have some great memories.... So glad dad got to see him at the Division 9 Coastal Plains race. Prayers go out to the family.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

I talked with Hank last year, don't remember which race it was. He told me that he had remarried, showed me pictures of him and his new wife. He seemed very proud of his new bride and I know that he was very happy. Sure is sad to hear of Hank's passing. He was a good friend to me.
Allen Lambert

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Always friendly, helpful and hard-working, IHRA couldn't have asked for a better representative. I will miss him at the races. RIP

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Another from our racing family is called home. Goodbye my friend.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

GodSpeed Hank.
Hank and Shirley were two of the people that gave IHRA the "family feeling" that it had for years...
You will be missed.
Ken Graham and family

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

RIP, Hank will be missed ... One of Real good guys in Racing ...