Jett Field, driver of the Jett Force jet dragster and former Top Alcohol Funny Car racer, passed away Tuesday, July 8, from injuries sustained in an accident at Spokane (Wash.) Raceway July 5. Funeral arrangements for the Idaho native will be posted at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway site . “Jett had performed with us on several occasions during the last two years, with his most recent appearance taking place at The Strip on Saturday, June 14,” said Chris Blair, LVMS’ director of drag racing operations. “We were joking at the last event that he had made so many runs at The Strip in the last two years that we should make him the official jet dragster of LVMS. He always went out of his way to make the show better. His last pass at LVMS was the last-minute match race we put together between his jet dragster and an alcohol funny car that brought the crowd to its feet. He was a good friend and a great racer. He will be missed.” AND Spokane Raceway Park was informed by a press release on July 8th, 2003 that Jett Field of Team Jett Force has passed away. Spokane Raceway Park , the Staff, tech crews, extend their condolences, and prayers to Jett, Jett’s family, friends of Jett, and the racing community. You will be truly missed as your influence in the racing community has been one of true admiration.(7-9-2003)
