Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Sad news indeed. Hank was a truly nice person and gentleman. I will miss seeing him at the race track. My story of Hank was from this past year, I was attempting to leave the track and had pulled my motorhome onto the return road to exit. When I hit the pavement near the tech building I thought I heard something dragging but wasn't sure because I still had the generator running. Hank flagged me down and sure enough the exhaust pipe had fell off the generator. After some quick work rigging it up in the rain I was on my way but not before Hank told me, "He might start taking a better look at my car in the future." Godspeed Hank.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Hank was a great person .

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Hank was not only a great man and a great friend but an incredibly tough racer.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

OMG ! Drag racing has lost a true gentilman. I have lost a great friend. Never knew he was ill. Talked to him on the phone before thanks giving and all seemed great. He was happy with his new marrage. IHRA has lost a great ambassador. RIP old friend.
Terry

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Hank was so special to each and everyone of us. He will be sadly missed.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Sad news,I thought the world of Hank.
I always looked forward to visiting with Hank.
RIP Hank ,Shirley will be glad to see ya.
Will someone post arrangements when they are available
Mike Taylor 3601

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

My heart sank when I read this. Hank was truly a friend to many.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

very sad news. he will be truly missed. Hank was one of the best. condolences to his family. i don't think anyone that raced with ihra will forget him or Shirley. Godspeed my friend

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

Hank was one of the best, his will be a tough act to follow. Going to miss seeing him at the races.

Re: The passing of Hank Blankenship
 

RIP my friend..........I worked with Hank at IHRA for over 14 years,.. He was instrumental in my knowledge of s/ss cars.....We used to check the qualifying sheets together to make sure class and indexes were right among a lot of other class things (tear downs and ect...).........A very good friend and mentor to say the least..............Lost for words and such a shock to here this sad news ... I was just around the corner talking to Hank in the pic Michael posted earlier..........Godspeed my friend.............................you will never be forgotten...