Prayers for Vic Hobbs....

GarysZ24 · 05-18-2017, 11:32 PM

I just found out from Doug Holder, that my Stock Eliminator racing bud, Vic Hobbs "has terminal cancer, and is in his last two months". The last time I saw him was during the Fontana divisional last year, and my last conversation with him was just 3wks ago. I hope he pulls through this, but it's not sounding good. Prayers please for Vic....thanks

Mark Yacavone · 05-18-2017, 11:50 PM

Sorry to hear this. I've known Vic for a long time now. Super nice guy.
Stay strong, Vic.

older racer · 05-19-2017, 12:00 AM

I've known vic a long time. talked to him at vegas couple years ago. it saddens me, to hear this about him. he is a great guy and very knowledgeable friend. my prayers are for him to pull through. our ranks are getting thinner.

Billy Nees · 05-19-2017, 07:30 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this. I always enjoy talking to Vic, he's a very smart man who deserves more respect from the racing community then he gets.
I hope you pull through this Vic. Billy

Floyd Staggs · 05-19-2017, 09:45 AM

Thoughts and prayers go out to Vic and his family.

TOM KASCH · 05-19-2017, 10:35 AM

Just tried to call him, as we call each other on our birthdays. Phone off, didn't answer his cell.
Got sick 3 yrs ago when he went home to Illinois., couldn't see dr because he had no ins.
Only racer to stay at our house over night.

Card sent to his home : 12980 Crest Lane
Whitewater, Calif 92282

Carguy49 · 05-19-2017, 11:32 AM

Thoughts and prayers for Vic and his family. His situation doesn't sound good, but miracles happen all the time.

Jeff Stout · 05-19-2017, 12:51 PM

When I first raced in Super Stock Vic came over and introduced himself and asked questions about my 396/350 combo. Vic always answered my questions. Working at Speedworld in Phx I ran across a pile of black and white track pictures and there was Vic in his Camaro in it. Take care my friend.

TOM KASCH · 05-19-2017, 01:12 PM

1977 in his 69 Camaro

http://www.imagebam.com/image/abc3a6549367040

GTX JOHN · 05-19-2017, 09:08 PM

Vic is my friend.....I am very sad to have to read
this news. Fortunately Vic's life has been long and active.
I praise God for that fact and I am grateful for mine as well.

Vic always had a ready smile and willing hands to
jump in and happy to help us with anything!

We talked for several years about him driving one of our
Stockers,,,,,,,,.I sure wish it had happened now. None of us
are even guaranteed our next breathe and I need to remember
that every single day.

Perhaps in Heaven.......

Irving Family Racing

05-18-2017, 11:32 PM	#1
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,281 Likes: 940 Liked 253 Times in 101 Posts	Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... I just found out from Doug Holder, that my Stock Eliminator racing bud, Vic Hobbs "has terminal cancer, and is in his last two months". The last time I saw him was during the Fontana divisional last year, and my last conversation with him was just 3wks ago. I hope he pulls through this, but it's not sounding good. Prayers please for Vic....thanks __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)

05-18-2017, 11:50 PM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,822 Likes: 2,916 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... Sorry to hear this. I've known Vic for a long time now. Super nice guy. Stay strong, Vic. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

05-19-2017, 12:00 AM	#3
older racer Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 212 Likes: 13 Liked 68 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... I've known vic a long time. talked to him at vegas couple years ago. it saddens me, to hear this about him. he is a great guy and very knowledgeable friend. my prayers are for him to pull through. our ranks are getting thinner.

05-19-2017, 07:30 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,504 Likes: 3,606 Liked 7,814 Times in 1,748 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... I'm so sorry to hear this. I always enjoy talking to Vic, he's a very smart man who deserves more respect from the racing community then he gets. I hope you pull through this Vic. Billy __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-19-2017, 09:45 AM	#5
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 160 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... Thoughts and prayers go out to Vic and his family. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

05-19-2017, 10:35 AM	#6
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... Just tried to call him, as we call each other on our birthdays. Phone off, didn't answer his cell. Got sick 3 yrs ago when he went home to Illinois., couldn't see dr because he had no ins. Only racer to stay at our house over night. Card sent to his home : 12980 Crest Lane Whitewater, Calif 92282

05-19-2017, 11:32 AM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,988 Likes: 2,517 Liked 2,974 Times in 716 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... Thoughts and prayers for Vic and his family. His situation doesn't sound good, but miracles happen all the time. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

05-19-2017, 12:51 PM	#8
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,489 Likes: 66 Liked 706 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... When I first raced in Super Stock Vic came over and introduced himself and asked questions about my 396/350 combo. Vic always answered my questions. Working at Speedworld in Phx I ran across a pile of black and white track pictures and there was Vic in his Camaro in it. Take care my friend.

05-19-2017, 01:12 PM	#9
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... 1977 in his 69 Camaro http://www.imagebam.com/image/abc3a6549367040

05-19-2017, 09:08 PM	#10
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 2,813 Liked 2,489 Times in 699 Posts	Re: Prayers for Vic Hobbs.... Vic is my friend.....I am very sad to have to read this news. Fortunately Vic's life has been long and active. I praise God for that fact and I am grateful for mine as well. Vic always had a ready smile and willing hands to jump in and happy to help us with anything! We talked for several years about him driving one of our Stockers,,,,,,,,.I sure wish it had happened now. None of us are even guaranteed our next breathe and I need to remember that every single day. Perhaps in Heaven....... Irving Family Racing __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 05-20-2017 at 05:54 PM.