John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes

Jim Wahl · 02-01-2024, 10:21 PM

John "Hammer" Leichtamer passed away today after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. John was a big part of the staff of the Southern Stock/Super Stock Association for over 10 years. A former Stock Eliminator racer in both Division One and Two for many years, John knew everyone and everyone knew him. From Stock to Pro Stock, Hammer was friends with most all racers. John was born in Ohio with one hand but that didn't stop him from owning his own successful automotive business in Sanford Florida for more than 20 years. John is survived by his devoted cousin Dave Leichhamer. Hammer was a unique individual and will be missed. Jim

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Alan Roehrich · 02-02-2024, 10:08 AM

Hammer was a real character. The sport has suffered another loss, he will be missed.

Mike Pearson · 02-02-2024, 10:23 AM

Sorry to hear this awful news. RIP "Hammer"

MR DERBY CITY · 02-02-2024, 11:02 AM

It’s like every week we lose another racer. When I would go to Gainesville I would make it a point to look John up. When you think about it he was a pretty courageous guy . Born with a handicap but it didn’t slow him down, AT ALL !! He operated an auto repair business AND raced a STICK shift car …. No PUZZY automatic for John L. GODSPEED my friend !!!!

James Perrone · 02-02-2024, 11:21 AM

Dam. Rip. Hammer #1 ball buster
He always called Jimmy because he knew I don’t answer to it
And would constantly tell me Get that ladies transmission out of my car
He was a good soul always looked forward to the ball busting
It never stoped 😂 my friend

KennyAnderson · 02-02-2024, 11:43 AM

Very sad news. Race in Peace Hammer....

PS. He was so excited when we bought our wagon. Every time we saw him he offered to give us a clutch pedal for it! Lol! Sorry buddy, still not happening!

Sal Damico · 02-05-2024, 08:25 AM

RIP "Hammer"

kenny246x · 02-02-2024, 01:56 PM

RIP Hammer

Keith Bennett · 02-03-2024, 06:46 PM

RIP Hammer,
He was a special guy, always asked if he could drive my car, show me how to do it...
He will be missed, always enjoyed him!

02-02-2024, 10:08 AM	#2
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,930 Likes: 1,003 Liked 1,079 Times in 282 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes Hammer was a real character. The sport has suffered another loss, he will be missed. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

02-02-2024, 10:23 AM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,328 Likes: 547 Liked 1,656 Times in 507 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes Sorry to hear this awful news. RIP "Hammer" __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-02-2024, 11:02 AM	#4
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,344 Likes: 876 Liked 6,700 Times in 1,300 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes It’s like every week we lose another racer. When I would go to Gainesville I would make it a point to look John up. When you think about it he was a pretty courageous guy . Born with a handicap but it didn’t slow him down, AT ALL !! He operated an auto repair business AND raced a STICK shift car …. No PUZZY automatic for John L. GODSPEED my friend !!!!

02-02-2024, 11:21 AM	#5
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,601 Likes: 2,944 Liked 1,623 Times in 381 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes Dam. Rip. Hammer #1 ball buster He always called Jimmy because he knew I don’t answer to it And would constantly tell me Get that ladies transmission out of my car He was a good soul always looked forward to the ball busting It never stoped 😂 my friend __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

02-02-2024, 11:43 AM	#6
KennyAnderson Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 243 Likes: 23 Liked 235 Times in 81 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes Very sad news. Race in Peace Hammer.... PS. He was so excited when we bought our wagon. Every time we saw him he offered to give us a clutch pedal for it! Lol! Sorry buddy, still not happening!

02-01-2024, 10:21 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 630 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes John "Hammer" Leichtamer passed away today after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. John was a big part of the staff of the Southern Stock/Super Stock Association for over 10 years. A former Stock Eliminator racer in both Division One and Two for many years, John knew everyone and everyone knew him. From Stock to Pro Stock, Hammer was friends with most all racers. John was born in Ohio with one hand but that didn't stop him from owning his own successful automotive business in Sanford Florida for more than 20 years. John is survived by his devoted cousin Dave Leichhamer. Hammer was a unique individual and will be missed. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-05-2024, 08:25 AM	#7
Sal Damico Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West palm beach FL Posts: 16 Likes: 7 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes RIP "Hammer"

02-02-2024, 01:56 PM	#8
kenny246x Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 6 Likes: 7 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes RIP Hammer

02-03-2024, 06:46 PM	#9
Keith Bennett Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 198 Likes: 444 Liked 70 Times in 36 Posts	Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes RIP Hammer, He was a special guy, always asked if he could drive my car, show me how to do it... He will be missed, always enjoyed him! __________________ Keith A/S 2990/Terri A/SA 2991 "Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"