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nixey
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Joined: 24 Mar 2006
Posts: 54
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 Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject: Craig Jones |
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Following his serious crash at Brands Hatch in yesterday’s World Supersport race, Craig Jones has tragically lost his life.
The 23-year-old Brit was fighting for the lead in front of thousands of fans in the biggest race of the year when he lost control of his Parkalgar Honda and was subsequently hit by Ten Kate Honda rider Andrew Pitt.
Jones sustained serious head injuries in the crash and after being treated on track was transferred to the circuit medical centre before being airlifted to the Royal London Hospital.
Unfortunately despite intensive medical attention Jones died during the early hours of Monday morning.
I watched this crash and my 1st thoughts were I hope he is not dead, an hour or so later they announced that he had regained conciousness in the air ambulance and I felt relieved.
Sadly today I have learnt differently and a great and dertimined rider has been tragically taken from us before realising his full potential.
This is so Sad and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.
R,I.P Craig we'll all miss you |
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Hants_Loz
Fire Jumpin Mo fcuker
Joined: 05 Apr 2006
Posts: 855
Location: basingstoke
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| Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I too saw the crash yesterday and knew straight away it was serious, noone lies in the middle of the track like that when bikes are flying around and I feared the worst. As the rest of the day drew on rumours were coming through about him regining concious before he got in the chopper and I was feeling mighty relieved, I feel gutted now. RIP |
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mazz1
King Of Slide
Joined: 28 Apr 2006
Posts: 3016
Location: looking for dave
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| Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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| very sad news craig was a awesome rider R.I.P fella |
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basher
moped
Joined: 02 Aug 2008
Posts: 60
Location: plymouth
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| Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Truly Tragic,really puts life into perspective. Was watching race yesterday.just got home from work to hear the news,feel numb.
only saturday i hit the ton plus on my bike.How stupid am i..these guys
are pro,s with all the gear and medical attention immediately on hand.
God Bless Craig |
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ashman
moderator
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 6465
Location: Land Ahoy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| This is such a shame for him and his family, thoughts go out to them. |
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GixerMatt
Pizza delivery boy
Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 122
Location: Milton Keynes (BUCKS)
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Saw the accident, scared the shite outta me.
What a rider
RIP |
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breedy76
Pizza delivery boy
Joined: 28 May 2008
Posts: 109
Location: herts
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:23 am Post subject: |
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| felt absolutely gutted after reading the news, donny is a must now to show support for what was a very promising british rider. Maybe donny will show a tribute to him? |
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dazzygsxr750
trackday god
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
Posts: 1753
Location: wrexham,north wales
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:18 am Post subject: |
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a satement from craigs parents and girlfriend,prepare to shed a tear
Craig Jones' parents and girlfriend pay tribute to the fallen World Supersport rider. Fellow British motorcycling stars James Toseland and Tommy Hill were at his bedside.
Craig Jones' parents and girlfriend have paid tribute to the World Supersport star, who died in a high-speed accident at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
"Craig fought his utmost - like he always has done - but this was one battle he just couldn't win," Craig's father, Steve Jones, told the Northwich Guardian.
The 23-year-old was battling for his first World Supersport victory in his home event when he lost the rear of his Parkalgar Honda as he accelerated through the fast right-hand turn that leads onto the home straight.
Third placed Andrew Pitt was unable to avoid the fallen rider, who was flown by air ambulance to Royal London Hospital suffering from a serious head injury. Jones died shortly after midnight with his family and friends by his side.
Jones was runner-up in the 2005 British Supersport Championship, rode for Foggy Petronas in the 2006 World Superbike Championship and had taken seven podium finishes since switching to the World Supersport series at the start of 2007.
"He was beyond repair," said Steve of Craig's condition after the accident.
"Craig was a fit lad and he didn't want to give in - now was not his time to go.
"But that's the character of my boy - he was young, strong and brave."
Speaking to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, Steve added:
"We keep thinking he's going to walk through the door, or there will be a phone call saying it's a mistake. But it isn't.
"For his mum, she always worried about the dark side of the sport. I never did. You think it will never happen to you.
"At three, his mum bought him a PW50 Yamaha motorcross bike, and we played around the fields that backed onto the house.
"I took him to race meetings, because I used to do grass track racing myself. But it wasn't for him and I never pushed him.
"Then in 1995, he went on to race mini motos, and that was it - he was hooked.
"At seven years old, he could ride a Yamaha like a speedway rider.
"I knew he had something about him, and he wanted to win at everything he did."
Mum Yvonne confirmed that she 'hated him racing' due to the dangers, but took comfort from the fact that Craig fully understood the risks involved and loved the sport.
"I hated him racing... But he said to me, 'Mum, you might as well cut off my arms and legs if you say I can't race'.
"It was what he loved. He died doing what he loved best. We do take comfort from that.
"He told me, 'If I die racing, I will die happy'."
Craig also leaves a girlfriend of five years, Karen Atkins.
"He was charming, witty and fantastic," she told the 'paper. "He was everything to me. He was my world."
Karen revealed that double World Superbike champion James Toseland, racing in MotoGP this year, had rushed from a gig with his band in Leicester to be by Craig's bedside at the Royal London Hospital. Another British motorcycling star, Craig's best friend Tommy Hill, was already present.
"As I opened the curtains, James came through the door, and I said, 'Your hero is here, Craig'," she recalled.
"I'm sure that was the moment he went. He heard my voice and knew James and his family and best friend, Tommy Hill, were there."
Steve explained: "Someone mentioned to James Toseland if he had heard what had happened to Jonesy, and he put his mic down and rushed from the gig straight to the hospital."
Steve also wanted to thank everybody who had passed on their best wishes to the family.
"We've been overwhelmed," he said. "And I just want to thank every single person who has tried to contact us."
Craig leaves two sisters, Cassie (20) and Kirsty (29), and a niece Libby (18 months). |
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andyk3
Site Founder
Joined: 15 Dec 2005
Posts: 21599
Location: Widower to a Nintendo DS
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:37 am Post subject: |
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 very moving mate |
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bbg
Ghost Rider
Joined: 05 Feb 2008
Posts: 673
Location: West Lothian
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| RIP SON. |
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Cheggers
scooter boy
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
Posts: 38
Location: Plymuff
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Horrific crash. My thoughts to everyone who knew him especially his family.
RIP Mate. |
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rev gsxr
stunt monkey
Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 1116
Location: northampton
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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PAUL71
wheelie God
Joined: 10 Oct 2007
Posts: 369
Location: BROMLEY
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| What a moving statement such a sad loss R.I.P CRAIG |
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ashman
moderator
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 6465
Location: Land Ahoy
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:06 am Post subject: |
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| Nice that he had his family and friends with him |
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