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02-01-2024, 10:21 PM
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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
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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. 
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02-02-2024, 10:08 AM
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Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes
Hammer was a real character. The sport has suffered another loss, he will be missed.
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02-02-2024, 10:23 AM
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Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes
Sorry to hear this awful news. RIP "Hammer"
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02-02-2024, 11:02 AM
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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 !!!! 
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02-02-2024, 11:21 AM
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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
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02-02-2024, 11:43 AM
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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!
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02-05-2024, 08:25 AM
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Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes
RIP "Hammer"
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02-02-2024, 01:56 PM
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Re: John "Hammer" Leichtamer Passes
RIP Hammer
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02-03-2024, 06:46 PM
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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!
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"Imagine what you'd attempt, if you knew you could not fail!"
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