August

Year: 2008

Month: August

James Ellison still on track for Donington Park WSB appearance

27 August 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison is on course to appear at Donington Park as a wildcard entry in a fortnight’s time for round 11 of the World Superbike Championship, despite injuries to his right hand that put him out...

Garry McCoy targets Magny Cours World Supersport return

19 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Garry McCoy is planning to make his return to motorcycle racing at the penultimate round of the World Supersport Championship at Magny Cours on 3rd to 5th October. Garry McCoy has been out of action...

Thousands of people pay respects to Craig Jones

18 August 2008 by Andy Downes

More than 1000 people turned out to pay their last respects to racer Craig Jones at his funeral today with dozens of famous racers also there. Jones, 23, was injured after an accident at Brands Hatch...

Jonesy's Curve

14 August 2008 by fatgser

I just wondered if there could be a way motorsport vision could be pursuaded to change the name of clarke curve to jonesy’s, it would just seem fitting.

Craig Jones funeral date announced

13 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones’ funeral will take place on Monday 18th August at 13.00 at St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, PE8 5HZ. Riders and circuit pay tribute to Craig Jones Jones...

Craig Jones DVD?

11 August 2008 by Paul Barratt

I would just like to know if it would be possible to buy the DVD of Craig Jones at that Donington race? If ti was released, some of the profits could then go to the Chris Jones fund? To watch Craig backing in the bike was a joy and he will be sorely missed by us all.

Top weekend at Brands Hatch

11 August 2008 by Tim Glover

I was trying to convince these chaps to let me have a factory ride next year but they just said no. Top weekend at brands! R.I.P Craig Jones.

Chris Walker's tribute to Craig Jones

08 August 2008 by "Big Les" Waterfall

May I direct you to Chris Walker’s personal website, where you will find a most moving tribute to his great friend Craig Jones: www.walkerthestalker.com

Tragic loss to motorcycle racing

06 August 2008 by lofty

What a superstar in the making, such a tragic loss to the world of motorcycle racing. My heart goes out to Karen, the twins and the rest of the family. RIP Craig from Lofty, mechanic for FPR.

Sympathy to Craig Jones' family and friends

06 August 2008 by Broderick Bassett

I would just like to send our sympathy to Craig Jones’ family and friends after the tragic accident at Brands Hatch on Sunday. My young son and I were at the circuit and we were very sad to here the tragic news and felt we had to leave our condolences somewhere. It was our 1st motorbike race meeting and we still cannot believe the tragic news. The bravery of all the riders is all too apparent,...

Craig at the 2007 WSB Championship

06 August 2008 by stuart taylor

RIP Jonesy. This is a picture I took of Craig at the 2007 WSBK Championship at Brands Hatch. You will be sadly missed mate.

Leanne & Tony meet the stars

05 August 2008 by kim

Leanne & Tony with a whole host of racing stars at Brands Hatch on 2nd August 2008.

A sad loss. R.I.P Craig

05 August 2008 by paul vick

I took this picture of my cousin with Craig on thursday in the paddock, what a loss of a great racer and future world champion, our thoughts go to his family. R.I.P Craig.

My story of Craig's crash

05 August 2008 by Bill Moss

I was trackside on the exit of the last curve and was watching Craig Jones and the other two coming out of the bend towards me, I saw the rear end step out very quickly and highside Craig, he went...

Riders make Jett's day

05 August 2008 by steve paris

Riders make Jett’s day by autographing his book and having their pictures taken with him.

Riders and circuit pay tribute to Craig Jones

05 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Since the tragic death of Craig Jones at last weekends World Supersport race at Brands Hatch, tributes to the fallen star have been flooding in to MCN from the motorcycle community. Among them Paulo...

Condolences - Craig Jones

05 August 2008 by Norrie Colville

My yearly pilgrimage to WSB Brands was to have been my opportunity to meet Craig Jones during Saturday’s Pit Walk for the first time. Unfortunately he was not available. Raceday watching from Clearways Exit, I saw Craig’s incident. I would just like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and to his Parkalgar Honda colleagues, this is a great loss to the sport and all who knew him.

Craig you'll race on forever mate....

05 August 2008 by siphotography

Just wanted to add some shots of Craig doing what he did best- leading from the front and getting it sideways in his perfect full on style. I had the pleasure of meeting and shooting him when he was...

Photos of Craig Jones

04 August 2008 by sandy vollans

4 photos of Craig Jones at Brands in 2006. A sad loss of a future champion. god bless.

Remembering Craig Jones

04 August 2008 by Bertie Gregg

I am sure that everyone feels just as I do right now, on learning that Craig Jones has secumbed to the injuries he received in the horrific accident at Clearways, on Sunday, when competing in the...

Good time at Brands Hatch

04 August 2008 by dave warman

I had a good day at brands hatch… and I dont even ride a bike!

RIP Craig

04 August 2008 by djchris

I was at yesterday’s WSB round at Brands Hatch & I saw Craig Jones’ horrific crash. I was saddened to hear of the loss of a great young rider…he will be sadly missed by fans around the UK & the world.

Craig Jones will be sadly missed

04 August 2008 by daz

I jsut want to give my regards to the family, friends, and fans of Craig Jones. He was a Brilliant rider who will be sadly missed.

Donington eat your heart out

04 August 2008 by Anonymous

Donington Park needs to take a very hard look at Brands Hatch and its services. I was at Brands both Saturday and Sunday and it was a real pleasure to be a spectator. Toilets were clean and well serviced, loads of rubbish bins and I can honestly say in the main drag from the front gates, we saw a plate flying (at low level) over the grass bank and my friend took photos to send in to you. It was...

R.I.P. Jonesy

04 August 2008 by quigonjim

I am so saddened to here of the loss to us of the extremely talented Craig Jones this morning. I was lucky enough to be able to meet the man on the Thursday at Brands and he came across as an...

R.I.P. Craig

04 August 2008 by Alfie

I am so sad after hearing that Craig lost his life after yesterday’s awful crash. I was watching on Eurosport and I just held my breath hoping that no one would hit him whilst he lay there. The skill that he has shown over the past season on a slower bike has proved he was a riding God, a future world champion. In my eyes he will always be a champion. RIP Craig, we will never forget you buddy.

Bayliss & Aoyama at Brands Hatch

04 August 2008 by Kim Fisher

Here’s a couple of pictures we took at the WSB round at Brands Hatch. The first is Tony Fisher with Troy Bayliss, the second is Leanne & Tony Fisher with Shuhei Aoyama.

Craig Jones- our loss

04 August 2008 by marcus fenix

I was absolutely gutted to hear of Craig Jones’ death, what a tragedy. He was an awesome talent and a future star and I find it hard to explain in words how I feel for his family and friends. My sincere condolences, we have all lost a very special person. R.I.P.

Craig Jones' ex team manager

04 August 2008 by Peter Baker

I have known Craig Jones since he was 12. He rode for TJW Racing in the Superteens, a team I managed at that time. I spoke to him on Sunday morning in his pit garage to wish him luck, He was a rider with bags of talent, my thoughts go out to his family, I will miss you Craig.

Craig Jones photos taken 1-2 August 2008

04 August 2008 by DennisHarrild

I visited Brands over the weekend and took photographs at Hawthorn Bend and in the pits of Craig Jones. I was also at Clark Curve during the incident involving Craig and everybody was shouting “STOP!...

Craig Jones

04 August 2008 by Craig Crunkhorn

Please see the picture attached of me at the WSB round in Monza on my stag party. We met Craig Jones outside the circuit near his motor home and he was such a great lad who made every effort to chat...

Craig Jones RIP, January 16, 1985 – August 4, 2008

04 August 2008

Following his serious crash during the Brands Hatch World Supersport race on Sunday August 3, Craig Jones has tragically lost his life. The 23-year-old Brit was fighting for the lead in front of...

Brands Hatch pit lane walk rip off

04 August 2008 by Andy Pink

Just returned from watching a a great days racing at the WSB round at Brands Hatch only marred by Craig Jones horiffic crash in the supersports race we are all thinking of him . My main gripe was having spent £20 on an almost non existant Pit Walk the duration of which was supposed to be 20 minutes but in real terms was more like 10 It took 7/8 for a large crowd to amble from the safety gate near...

Rob Frost at his best

03 August 2008 by Peter Checkley

Rob Frost of Team Buff had an amazing escape while riding as a wild card in the World Supersport race at Brands. Rob had battled up to 11th by the first Red Flag from 30th on the grid, after taking...

Video: Kiyonari talks after Brands Hatch double

03 August 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Ryuichi Kiyonari not only took his first World SUperbike race win at Brands Hatch, he too the double and you can see what he had to say after the race in this video. Check out the video below to see the undrstated excitement of the Japanese rider who speaks very little and catch up with second and third placed rider Noriyuki Haga and Tory Corser.

Brands Hatch World Superbikes: Ryuichi Kiyonari does the double

03 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

Hannspree Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari has taken his first WSB double at Brands Hatch. Video: Kiyonari talks after Brands Hatch double Xerox Ducati rider Troy Bayliss led at the beginning of the...