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Top weekend at Brands Hatch

11 August 2008 by Tim Glover

Top weekend at Brands Hatch

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.

John Hopkins fighting fit for Brno

11 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

John Hopkins fighting fit for Brno

John Hopkins will end a frustrating spell on the sidelines when he returns to action in this weekend’s Czech Republic GP. Hopkins has missed the last three races in Assen, Sachsenring and Laguna Seca...

Dani Pedrosa eager to return to action

11 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Dani Pedrosa eager to return to action

Dani Pedrosa will return to action in Brno this weekend fully recovered from the injuries that forced him to withdraw from the American GP last month. The factory Honda rider has used the summer break...

Injury concern for Nicky Hayden

11 August 2008 by Matthew Birt

Injury concern for Nicky Hayden

An ankle injury suffered by former world champion Nicky Hayden in his shock X-Games appearance earlier this month has cast doubt on his fitness for this weekend’s Czech Republic GP in Brno. The Repsol...

Racing results round-up: August 9-10

11 August 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Racing results round-up: August 9-10

Each week we will have a full list of the racing results from the previous weekend. Click on the name of the championship you wish to see the results of. KNOCKHILL, FIFE, SUNDAY OSCHERSLEBEN 8 HOUR,...

BSB @ Knockhill 10th August 08

11 August 2008 by Anne Sullivan

BSB @ Knockhill 10th August 08

Here’s some photos of the BSB race day at Knockhill on Sunday 10th August 2008. A day of mixed and very varied weather when once again the riders proved their bravery by racing in somewhat dubious...

Knockhill British Supersport: Ian Lowry takes the win

10 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

Knockhill British Supersport: Ian Lowry takes the win

TAS Relentless Suzuki rider Ian Lowry has taken the win in the British Supereport race at Knockhill after the red flags came out due to rain. James Westmoreland finished second on his Honda CBR600RR,...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Tom Sykes takes race one win

10 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

Knockhill British Superbikes: Tom Sykes takes race one win

Rizla Suzuki rider Tom Sykes has taken his first British Superbike race win on the bounce in the first race at Knockhill. Sykes got an excellent start from the grid pushing through to second from the...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Haslam takes pole

09 August 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Knockhill British Superbikes: Haslam takes pole

Leon Haslam has taken his first pole of the season after the qualifying session for the Knockhill round of the British Superbikes championship. Haslam put in a storming lap on his HM Plant Honda...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Tom Sykes tops wet final practice

09 August 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Knockhill British Superbikes: Tom Sykes tops wet final practice

It’s all change at the top for the final free practice session of the Knockhill round of the British Superbike championship with Tom Sykes taking the fastest lap. Leon Haslam and Shayne Byrne had been...

Superbikes in the Square

09 August 2008 by Lynsay Keough

Superbikes in the Square

Shakey Byrne & Leon Camier brightened up a rainy Glasgow day for my daughter Robyn at the Superbikes in the Square event, at Glasgow’s George Square on Wednesday 6th August prior to the Knockhill...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam: “We’ve struggled to overtake all season”

09 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam: “We’ve struggled to overtake all season”

Leon Haslam has said both he and the team have made some changes for this weekend’s eighth round of the British Superbike Championship to improve his overtaking capabilities. Haslam has had a tough...

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

Roon Tha Toon 3

08 August 2008 by John Gordon

Roon Tha Toon 3

It is recognised that Ballymoney is the true heart of road racing and on Monday 4th August 2008 the town once again reverberated to the sound of racing motorcycles in the 3rd instalment of “Roon Tha...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne a dead heat FP2

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne a dead heat FP2

You wouldn’t have been able to separate Leon Haslam and Shane Byrne with a Rizla paper this afternoon at Knockhill British Superbikes. Both riders set the exact same time, a 49.004 to top the time...

Knockhill British Superbikes: John Laverty injury update

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: John Laverty injury update

MCN caught up with North West 200 Ducati Team Owner John Hackett following the injury to his Daily Star Cup rider, John Laverty, Laverty highsided at the exceptionally fast left-hander, Hislop’s on...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Stuart Easton out of home BSB

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Stuart Easton out of home BSB

Stuart Easton has had to pull out of his home British Superbike round at Knockhill after just one session this morning. Easton was hoping to make a comeback after his massive 181mph crash at...

Knockhill British Superbikes: BSB to pay tribute to Craig Jones

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: BSB to pay tribute to Craig Jones

British Superbike Series Director Stuart Higgs has released this official statement today concerning a tribute to Craig Jones. ‘Like all within the BSB community we are deeply saddened at the loss of...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Shane Byrne tops FP1; John Laverty out

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Shane Byrne tops FP1; John Laverty out

Shane Byrne has topped the opening British Superbike session of the weekend at Knockhill, but only just. The current series leader, who is a point shy of a hundred in front of the rest of the chasing...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Jack Valentine: ‘Our chassis will be ideal for Knockhill’

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Jack Valentine: ‘Our chassis will be ideal for Knockhill’

Rizla Suzuki Team Manager Jack Valentine has high hopes for round eight of the British Superbike Championship following the incredible double win they took at Oulton Park last time out. Tom Sykes not...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam still searching for elusive ’08 win

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Leon Haslam still searching for elusive ’08 win

Leon Haslam says he’s confident for a victory in 2008, and Knockhill could be the location of choice for a win. The HM Plant rider had a productive Suzuka Eight Hour visit, finishing the endurance...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow: “This will be a hard weekend for me”

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Cal Crutchlow: “This will be a hard weekend for me”

Cal Crutchlow has admitted this weekend will be one of the toughest in his career following the passing of his good mate, Craig Jones, at the Brands Hatch World Supersport race. The HM Plant Honda...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Cameron Donald pens 2009 Relentless Suzuki deal

08 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Cameron Donald pens 2009 Relentless Suzuki deal

Road racing sensation and Metzler Racetec National Superstock 1000 runner Cameron Donald has signed to stay with the TAS Relentless Suzuki team for 2009 today. The Aussie scored a fantastic double win...

Behind the scenes on the North West 200

07 August 2008

Behind the scenes on the North West 200

IF you’re counting down the days until next year’s North West 200, you can get your NW200 fix early by reading the inside story of Michael Rutter’s victory at the 2008 race. Click on the link below to...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Airwaves Ducati duo looking to bounce back after Oulton Park

07 August 2008 by Rob Hull

Knockhill British Superbikes: Airwaves Ducati duo looking to bounce back after Oulton Park

Both Leon Camier and British Superbike Championship leader Shane Byrne said they want to recover from a disappointment round seven of the championship at Knockhill this weekend. Byrne scored his worst...

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,...

Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship– Round Four

06 August 2008 by Alfonso Lygo

Senior TAG Endurance Motorcycle Championship– Round Four

National & Senior TAG Endurance 6 Hours Visiting BSB team Co-Ordit Racing (Phil Bevan/Richard Cooper/Pete Bradshaw/R1) grabbed pole by over a second from title chasers Sweatshop Moores Racing 2 (Hugh...

Craig at the 2007 WSB Championship

06 August 2008 by stuart taylor

Craig at the 2007 WSB Championship

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

Craig Jones- condolences from South Africa

06 August 2008 by Clive Strugnell

Three years ago Mick Grant brought a team of young riders out to South Africa to compete in a local 3 hour race at the historic Zwartkops Circuit near Pretoria. Craig Jones was one of these riders, and even though he was riding an uncompetitive bike he endeared himself to hundreds of local fans. Even more he quickly became a favourite with the local Triumph dealer and his customers, and in our...

Leanne & Tony meet the stars

05 August 2008 by kim

Leanne & Tony meet the stars

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

A sad loss. R.I.P Craig

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

My story of Craig's crash

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

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

Have lunch with Leon Camier at Knockhill BSB

05 August 2008 by MCN Sportsdesk

Have lunch with Leon Camier at Knockhill BSB

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED. THE WINNER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. Want to ‘Kick Up A Gear’ and have lunch with a rising star in British Superbikes? MCN has teamed up with Airwaves too offer one lucky...

Riders and circuit pay tribute to Craig Jones

05 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Riders and circuit pay tribute to Craig Jones

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...