Craig Jones 1985 - 2008

[The Phantom]

I haven't seen the Brands coverage yet, will remedy that tomorrow, but a mate alerted me to the seriousness of the crash today in a phone call, and he too mentioned that he could tell it was bad from having seen Craig Jones' face in the footage... sad sad news and to have it happen to a local racing in his home race is just terrible, for the rider, his family, and the fans. Condolences to the Jones family, and lets think of Pitty too who will be doing it tough at this time.

RIP Craig Jones

[Corny]

It was such a weird crash.. Couldn't really see what happened, and I will not watch it again as he passed away unfortunately

Rest in peace, Craig

[patnicholls]

This is a tragedy for the motorcycling world.

My lasting memories of Craig will be of his unique style - only Garry McCoy's GP days are anything close to what he did with his bike. Completely fearless, incredibly stylish and what's more he made it work for him.

He took the first win by a Triumph in about twenty years in British Supersport five years ago before coming onto the world stage, and it's clear from the messages here and elsewhere that he'd made a massive impression around the globe and was on his way to much more. A superb natural and individual talent who was a championship contender this year with a fairly unfancied team and had been overdue a race win for some time, as well as a bubbly and ego-less personality who was happy to get involved with the fans (his column on BikeSportNews.com was written up until Sunday morning and has been run in his honour).

A massive loss to our racing world - he already is sorely missed.

My thoughts are with Karen (Craig's girlfriend), his family, friends and team, plus Andrew Pitt who was completely blameless.

RIP Jonesy

Pat

[patnicholls]

A suitable tribute to Jonesy from Tony Carter:

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/040820...1985-2008.html

[ChrisS]

some idiot at FGSport decided it would be a good idea to post the crash on the official sbk youtube channel.

I am disgusted

[Mach24]

Your memory will forever bring a smile to my face!

[tha_jackal]

Rotten news, feel really down .. knew it wasn't good as soon as it happened..

A tragic end to an extremely promising and bright talent.
Probably one of the most entertaining riding styles you'll ever see, ive ever seen anyway..

RIP Jonesy..

[Rallyst3ve]

More terrible news for the world of motorsport my thoughts go to his family and friends.

RIP Craig

[NinjaMaster]

some idiot at FGSport decided it would be a good idea to post the crash on the official sbk youtube channel.

I am disgusted

On that, I was impressed that the broadcast only showed the crash once (live). Often when spectacular sporting incidents happen like they they are all over it, showed every possible angle. They showed some class by respecting the situation.

[jimmylad]

I was so sorry to hear the news of Craig's death, I suppose I have kept up to date with it more because he is from my town of norhtwich, because I'm not normally into bikes other than watching them live. When I have been able to watch the racing he was always the one trying the most, and that from what i am reading will be what most people what to remind themselves of him. I never knew him personally, but my cousin did before he moved. RIP, craig, by the sounds of things u will be missed.