Jack Costella

ack · January 03, 2020, 02:01:44 PM

I am sad to report Jack Costella passed away several hours ago.

He was a good friend and great innovator.

Glad he was able to make the trip to Bolivia with us.

Seldom Seen Slim · January 03, 2020, 02:28:19 PM

Oh, come on - Jack?

May he Rest In Peace.

Our condolences to everybody that knew him. And - now who are we gonna call "the old hippie"?

RichFox · January 03, 2020, 03:46:15 PM

Sorry to hear this. But Jack really lived his life fully every day. Not many can say that.

WOODY@DDLLC · January 03, 2020, 03:51:45 PM

Sad to hear that! RIP JC!

stay`tee · January 03, 2020, 04:29:38 PM

Sad news indeed,, I had a interesting conversation at Motel6 one evening with him, many innotive ideas were in that mans head 8-)
Condolences to his family and friends

Podunk · January 03, 2020, 04:35:38 PM

Around 2003 I took my then 12 year old grandson to SW. We went around the pits and a lot of guys had Carl sit in their race cars, including the Phoenix. Always with a warning about chute release. I had never met Jack but new of him and his cars. When we got to his pit it was just Jack and his liner. I asked if he was Jack Costella and he gave me this "who wants to know" look and says "yeah". I said "I wanted to introduce my grandson to the most innovative guy at Bonneville. Less than 2 minutes later Carl was sitting in the liner telling Jack he knew about chute releases and Jack pointing out everything else.

So long Jack

jpm49c · January 03, 2020, 04:45:43 PM

RIP JACK!

jdincau · January 03, 2020, 04:46:47 PM

RIP Jack, we will not see the likes of him again.

manta22 · January 03, 2020, 05:07:38 PM

I'm really sorry to hear this. Jack Costella was a real innovator and his cars' records speak for themselves.

salt27 · January 03, 2020, 06:22:22 PM

Nuts.

God speed.

lvsalt · January 03, 2020, 06:57:52 PM

RIP

aircap · January 03, 2020, 09:41:10 PM

That is a damn shame. Jack could always be counted on to think out of the box. Truly a memorable and salty character.

7707 · January 03, 2020, 10:11:03 PM

Oh no...just a genius. So sorry to hear this. ‘Race In Peace’ Jack.

Speed Limit 1000 · January 03, 2020, 10:47:49 PM

Jack was the man who always came up with ideas and followed his dreams. Jack we will miss to you. Peace and good will to your family.

John

Stainless1 · January 03, 2020, 10:59:33 PM

What a crappy way to start a new year....
Well Jack, you did it your way and you did it right... stayed under the air...
GodSpeed Jack
Condolences to your close friends and family from my racing family.... we will miss seeing and talking to you at the 6

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