World Supersport Title Challenger Passed Away

[geekster]

Guys

 

One of the title challengers for this year's World Supersport Series, Craig Jones, has passed away due to the injuries sustained at the recent race at Brands Hatch. He was challenging for the lead when the incident happened. Can try catch the clip at YouTube while still available.

 

May the force be with him

[edmundino]

PARKALGAR HONDA racer Craig Jones passed away at 00:32 on Monday, August 4th, after suffering a crash in the ninth round of the World Supersport Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent, UK, on Sunday, August 3rd.

Jones had been fighting for the lead in the race when the accident happened, leaving him with serious head injuries. He was transferred to the Royal London hospital but later died from his injuries, with his family by his side.

Craig, 23, from Peterborough, originally from Northwich, was one of Britain's brightest hopes in World Championship motorcycle racing. In his career he won the 1996 British Junior Mini-Moto Championship, the 1997 British Senior Mini-Moto Championship, 2002 British Junior Superstock Championship and numerous race victories and awards.

In 2005 he finished runner-up in the British Supersport Championship before moving to the World Superbike Championship for 2006. In 2007 he finished fifth in the World Supersport Championship. In 2008 he was a regular podium finisher and contender for race wins and amongst the favourites for the Championship title.

Details on the funeral will be published when available.

Parkalgar Honda's thoughts are with Craig's family and friends at this time. Parkalgar Honda Team Manager Simon Buckmaster said: "It is with great sadness that we learned Craig passed away in the early hours. The team's thoughts are with Craig's family and friends at this very difficult time. Craig's family passes on its thanks to all well wishers."

Source: Parkalgar Honda

[sibingai]

CRAIG JONES

[reuser32]

R.i.p..................

[waddupzz]

r.i.p a loss to the sbk and fans

[singkiwi]

Just watched the race... RIP Craig!

[desmondekker]

hai...can't help but feel quite disturbed. great loss to the world of motorcycling. R.I.P.

[Mr Hyde]

A grim reality, but that's part and parcel of life. Sadness over shadows to hear news like that. May the lord rest his soul.

[BlackHonda]

RIP Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szB0e8QnqEg

[GTboy]

i just sprayed my bike paintwork same as craig jones...

RIP to Craig Jones...

 

By the way, he is no 18 right???? His teammate is 17 rite???

[Wen gege]

RIP CRAIG JONES