Jon Laster

[RomanK]

I was informed today that Jon has lost his battle with cancer.

Rest in peace my friend.

[swiss]

That's terrible news.

Jon was one of the best in his day and I feel privileged I got to compete
against him as often as I did.

[Aubin 3 sixteen]

Jon was a very special person indeed. It is not a coincidence that my son's name is Jon with no "h". Rest In Peace my friend.

[PitStopGuys]

A great racer and a good man has left us too soon.

[Owl Chump]

Fred Hood informed me earlier today that Jon ruptured his aorta (the largest blood vessel in the body) while talking on the phone with his sister. And that he was only 55 years young.

Jon was a really good guy as well as being a really competitive racer. I think I last saw and spoke with him at the 2007 Nat's at the Track!

[mcrracer]

Another great one gone. I only have good memories of Jon racing at one of my raceways. He and the rest of The Purple Gang.
RIP Jon.

[GaryG]

It was great to see Jon at the 2007 NATS. Although he was a terrific racer, I think he will be remembered as the greatest corner marshall of all time!

[THOBART]

It was great to see Jon at the 2007 NATS. Although he was a terrific racer, I think he will be remembered as the greatest corner marshall of all time!

second that he was fast fast fast!

[RickT]

Very sad news, Jon was a true gentleman and class act......

[John Walsh]

Jon, without the H,
It was great knowing you. Gods speed
John, with an H

[R. Herrera]

was the possessor of great integrity, and a sincere spirit. My deepest regrets and sincere condolences go out to Jon's family.

Ron

[oldweirdherald]

Jon Laster (at 2003 USRA Div I Nats at The Track)
1992 - USRA Group 7 Wing Car National Champion ( 8 podiums)
1993 - Group 7 Wing Car World Champion
and so much more...

[The Traveler]

We all have such fond and competitive memories of Jon. He was an Ambassador of Our Hobby and Sport. He will be missed by many whom have had the pleasure and honor to race with such a fine gentleman.

The Traveler

[LarryM]

God speed to Jon, It was great having him as a friend for all these years.

Larry & Mike Meagher
Va. Beach , Va.

[camengeezer]

I've spoken with Jon's sister this morning and she informs me that there will be a viewing at Whitten Funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Whitten is;
7404 Timberlake Blvd
Lynchburg, Va
(434) 239-0331

She also informs me that there will be another service in Maine (where his mother resides and where he will be interred) in mid to late Sept or Oct. The date is not set as yet.

The family asks that in leiu of flowers a donation be made to the Appalachian Trail Fund