An experienced drag racer and former NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car competitor, Lawren Jones, 59, succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident which happened on Friday, 05 July 2013, at the Albuquerque Dragway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.

Lawren Jones was known in the area as a talented racing driver and an accomplished mechanic who built and tuned his cars. He was at the Albuquerque Dragway for the second consecutive day, making testing and licensing passes after several years of retirement. Jones was excited to get back to the track at the wheel of his black 1955 Chevrolet Nomad "Lil Mad" Pro Modified car.

During a high-speed run, Jones lost control of his car which rolled several times, and went over a barrier. He was travelling at an estimated speed of 200 mi/h (322 km/h). Seriously injured, he was transported by helicopter to an Albuquerque hospital, where he later passed away.

R.I.P