10 Years for Donald Jacks

[wizard]

Most of you guys who know me know I wear a number 59 on my leathers. It's for the most talented racer ive even known, Donald Jacks.

This Friday will be 10 years since his passing. Here is a small link to an article smoking Joe put together.


http://nationalprivateer.com/dj.html


He was a true champion and I miss him and his smile greatly. Donny was a rain master. FUSA Champion, Raced for Yoshimura Suzuki, Team Valvoline, Did a moto GP stint on Kevin Swantz's bike, what more can I say


Donny we all miss you, hold that trophy high in heaven.

wiz

[Protein Filled]

I remember him racing at Moroso against Mark Chin. They used to have some good batles. He was always a real cool guy and a very talented racer!

I can't believe it's been 10 years since his passing. One real unfortunate accident!

[ninelives59]

one of the first races I went to DJ was riding in..I have his no 59 as my ccs fl #.You dont have to tell me that I have some big shoes to fill..He was the man back then. Sad to have gone out the way he did..I have a good pic of me and his yosh bike that is on display at race rock..

[hdpromos]

And the guy had a great sense of humor. When he'd call me, he would start off with "it's your hero"! He was just kidding but he really was my hero.

HD

[wizard]

he touched alot of us that way Henry

[Super Dave]

Here's a Jack's/Quarterley story...

They were both racing for Dutchman, I & II, in the AMA Three Hour Endurance races...

Donald always used to look back during those race, so Dale would always have his hand on his clutch side up in a way that he could always be waving at him when ever he looked back.


He was a very fine rider.  Ended too soon.

[GeeMan614]

Hard to belive it has been 10 years! I remember crying when I heard the news.

[hooter31]

as said before he was a true champion on and off the track...i was lucky enough to know him on a personal level.My helmet is painted like his was as a tribute to him...GODSPEED DONALD we miss you

[jacksfam59]

The Jacks family would like to thank all of you for remembering Donald.  This is truly a hard day to get through for us but hearing the good things people have to say about Donald really helps us. We had a great time at Race Rock last nite telling stories. Thanks again    

                      The Jacks Family

[hooter31]

JACKSFAM59... please call me when you get a chance(@321-229-7590) or email me @ rrickcroly31.Iwas talking with Barney this weekend about it being 10 yrs. We both got very emotional and would like to hear from you...thanks and your family is in my prayers...Rick Croly