Community Cares Hank Hilton

For those who may not have heard, longtime Northern California racer Hank Hilton is gravely ill. Tests performed at Sutter Coast Hospital on 2/25 showed that cancer has invaded his vital organs. Today, 2/26, Hank is returning to his home in Klamath. Hammerin' Hank drove his first stock car race in 1949 at the age of 16. He most recently ran in the North State Challenge Series, last year, at 74 years young. Hank, Dolores, and their family could really use our support in this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Cards and well wishes may be sent to: Hank and Dolores Hilton P.O. Box 567 Klamath CA 95548

Hank Hilton Updates

• 02/28/2008 - Hank Hilton Passes Away
  I have some very sad news Hank passed away this afternoon. Our thoughts are with the Hilton family. Good speed Hank you are racing with the greats now!! ...
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Prayers and Support For Hank Hilton

• Breanna Rodgers
  I am the grandaughter of Hank Hilton. I loved my grandpa so much. Two things in life grandpa loved most was racing and his family. Two things that will never forget him. I was so happy to see how greatly my grandpa was respected and appreciated. Thank you all for taking care of my family in there time of need. Thank you for all the prayers. I LOVE YOU GRANDPA! brea p.s. ill be seeing you
• Delores Hilton
  Hank Hilton was my husband, I write this and I cry but my family and I are so thankful his passing was as painless as it could be. We loved, fought and cried together for 38 short years. His passion in life was racing and as of early December he had his Summit catalog out and he was getting ready to order the parts he needed to race the tour race in Roseburg, OR in June, but fate stepped in. I want to thank all the many family and friends for their love, the phone calls, cards and visits. He was one of a kind and we raced (sometimes just the two of us)loved, fought, cried together and, darn, I so miss him. He loved so many and so many loved him, what more can be said of a man! He died as he wanted, at home with me and all our kids. But he did not get buried in his race car in our back yard like he wanted.
• Sally Rodgers
  My Dad was my hero! No matter what happened in my life I was certain of two things, dad loved me and he loved my mom. He was a great racer and a great man. He was always willing to help anyone,anytime. He lived his life to the fullest and he told me he had no regrets. I miss you so much daddy but I will see you again.
• Vestel Skaggs
  Hank and dolores have been very special to my wife and I for many,many years since we were both about very young, I was about 12 years old and I loved hanging out with him in the garage with the race car, he taught me alot over the years and my wife (Sherry) and Hank became very close over the years, when she came to the pits after the races her first words were where are Hank and Dolores pitted. He will be so missed by our family.
• Wanda and Paul
  Although we only were to a half dozen races, we were always HAMMERINGHANK'S BLEACHER FAN'S But, As Neighbor's we were always Hilton Fan's. Hank, You will live in our hearts forever. Prayers go out to you De, and the rest of the family. Know we are always here.
• drew
  R.I.P.
• Anna Martin
  Darrell & Julie, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as is all of your family. We love you, Anna & Tom
• Bucky Lite
  Wish the best in this difficult time...
• Steve "Tiny" Kruger & Family
  Our thoughts snd prayers go out to Hsnks family. We all will miss racing with Hammerin Hank.
• Peter, Lisa, and Elizabeth
  Hank was a sweet man, with a great twinkle in his eye, who would help anybody in any way he could. We're going to miss you, Hank!
• robbie robinson
  He was one of my favorite drivers , Rest in peace
• Mike, Johnna and Carly Hensen
  Rest in peace Hank. You were a wonderful man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dolores, his family and his friends. Racing has lost another icon.
• Johnny Miskill
  My thoughts and prayer to the family and friends of this racing icon.. Rest in peace my friend! N.S.C.S Starter Johnny Miskill
• Mike, Johnna and Carly
  Hank, Dolores and family-We are so sorry to hear the news. You are all in our thoughts.
• j.turrigiano
  Sending our prayers...
• Peter, Lisa,and Elizabeth
  Hank and Family-Our hearts are with you!
• Brett & Lissa Uselton
  Our thought and prayers go out to the Hilton Family.
• stick
  We are all pulling for you Hank. Mark Williams
• Matthew Sullivan & Family
  Hang in there Hank. We're thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
• Bill O'Neill
  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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