Joseph Leonard

Uncle Joe, missing you! Hopefully you are up there with your sister Susan (mom) having a great time.

1968 autographed Joe leonard stp turbine

1968 #60 turbine forever pole record for a turbine & oh so close to winning the indy 500

Its been two years and still missing you Uncle Joe. Hopefully you are reunited with Aunt Dianne and are all caught up with Nonnie and Bunny.

Joe was a legend indeed fastest on a motorcycle and later in cars!

Joe, I returned from Italy a few weeks ago. I wanted to come see you. Kameron and I have been talking about you and remembering the great times we shared. Now that I have learned the news, I will have to wait until it is my turn to go home before I can see you again. I look forward to one of your warm hugs. I know I can write for Kameron also when I tell you that we will never forget you. You were a great man with a wonderful soul.

+Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.

Joe I will always have a memory,memorial to u I've gotten the 1971 #15 Samsonite p.j.colt ford ( u won the USAC national championship that yr.) Diecast off repicarz collectibles, so that & the 1968 #60 STP lotus turbine (which I already have) will always be a memorial to u in my collection rip dear friend

Rip Joe, You knew my mother and father in San Diego and I was born august 4, 1955. My mother named me after her brother Bobby who was killed right out of service there in a wreck in Mexico, My mother gave me the middle name of JO after you. I remember her talking about you and Susie Leonard whom I assume was a sister of yours, I wish I could have met you, I love racing and Nascar and think of you as a real legend. . I never knew my dad Eddie Matthews (a Marine) and mother died at a young age, I wish we had got to meet at some point, Rest in peace and some day I will see you in heaven I hope. You were always a class act and my heart goes out to your family and loved ones. RIP, Bobbie Jo Staton (Matthews)

So long Uncle Joe. I sure hope you're up there racing motorcycles with your good fried Bunny again!

Joe,It's hard to let go, but your work is done here. You were naturally talented at many things and blessed with a great personality. You sustained the most determination and fight than anyone,that's what made you a Champion.. You better keep an eye on me, I may be drafting you in a couple of laps from now. I will miss you Chief..Steve

All my life I wanted to meet my hero Joe Leonard & when I finally did at the 2011 Indy 500 we both cryed Joe as I sent in photos gave me his autograph which I will keep the rest of my life thank u Joe for making my dream come true R.I.p. dear friend.

One of my dearest friends, had so many good times together. Rest in Peace my friend. Our condolences to Emily and family members.
Jack Roddy

Rest in peace Joe. Had the pleasure of meeting him and all I can say is he was/is a class act. Very thoughtful and friendly. My condolences to his family.

To the family of Joe Leonard. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Psalm 90:12

Good bye old friend and travel companion. From late 1957 to 1961. Tuning your motorcycles and winning a few races.

Godspeed to a great racer and So. Bay legend.
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
The AMA 3 time champ was a bit before my time, but a name that carried a lot of weight. AMA Hall of fame. USAC Champ. Indy Car pole sitter.

From a mans perspective a life well lived.

Budman
Bay Area Riders Forum.

Joe..you are our Hometown Hero as a Multi time Motorsports National Champion on Flat Track Motorcycles, then in Indy Cars!!..yrs. ago Joe, you n ur pal Evel made a surprise visit 2 our lil Club in W.G. 2 visit with ur B'tender bud Big Bob of O.J.'s fame!!.what a nite of Bench Racing that was!!..thanks for the Memories..God Speed Racr'..RIP JOE

Our uncle was such a story teller ! We all loved him very much and will miss his huge smile and great handshake!

Another One of the people that where the best of the best! Remembering all the good times, that my Mom & Dad would spend with Joe & Dianne. Playing cards at Mom & Dad. At the house on Carver St.
Rest in Peace Joe! Now you all can have a game!

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing . Him and Diana were very good friends of my parents ( Red & Rita Hubbard ) they used to play pinochle and domino's all the time. Now they are all together again Happy game playing all of you RIP Joe

Sandra Hubbard Balmonte

My dad, Joe Indiveri, was a friend of Joe Leonard's. My dad is still around but can't do internet on his own. He spoke of Joe a few times and he sounds like he was a great guy, I wish I could have met him. He has a very nice entry in Wikipedia so he'll always be remembered.

Sorry to hear of Joe Leonard's passing. I was a fan from day one. I had the pleasure of meeting him in Indianapolis several years ago and was thrilled to do so. Both he and his family are in my thoughts.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Leonard family on Joe Leonard's passing. I'm from Indianapolis and have great memories from my teens watching him burn up the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, especially in 1968 when he was the class of the field. He was the consummate racer and a rare one given that he, like John Surtees, was victorious on both two and four wheels. A rare and gifted man - he will always be missed. May he rest in peace with Almighty God.

I grew up up in Peoria Il. Watched him win races at Peoria TT track. He first arrived as number 98. The next year he was number one. Remember as a little boy asking for his autograph. He was a soft spoken man and very kind.

So sorry to hear about Joe! I grew up in Indianapolis and he was my idol as a kid. Joe was a huge part of Indianapolis Motor Speedway history and he'll be sorely missed!

Joe you are Hero and legend. Thank you for all the great times watching you race RIP