HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A memorial service for Jon and James Herbert, the sons of National Hot Rod Ass'n Top Fuel driver Doug Herbert, has been set for 11 a.m. Wednesday Southlake Christian Academy in Huntersville, N.C.

Jon, 17, and James, 12, died Saturday in an automobile crash in Cornelius, N.C. after colliding head-on with another vehicle.

Doug Herbert and his wife, Sonnie, issued the following statement Saturday night:

"The loss we are both feeling for Jon and James at the moment is unimaginable. As brothers, they were always together and were each others' best friend.

"Jon loved music and cars. He was a dreamer, happy, peaceful and was most pleased when everyone got along. James loved to skateboard and ride dirt bikes, but he had the kindest heart and was compassionate to all. Our very special boys also loved their little sister, Jessie, who already misses her big brothers." Jessie Herbert is 9.

"... Our boys would not like everyone to be upset and cry right now, so please smile when you think of them.

"Thank you for keeping Jon, James, Jessie and our entire family in your prayers as we work through this time of sorrow."

Memorials can be made in the names of Jon and James Herbert to: Speedway Children's Charities, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Smith Tower, Suite 336, Concord, N.C., 28027. Donations also can be made online at speedwaycharities.org.

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