Motorcycle Racer Craig Jones Dies in Crash

Skyline-GTR · 08-06-2008, 06:47 AM

The guy was 23 years old. Love the sport bike racing. Tough to watch this vid and see someone die right in front of you.

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doug · 08-06-2008, 07:29 AM

Rip

bbhiznors · 08-06-2008, 07:48 AM

interesting way to state that..but i guess thats what happened.

.cant view from work..

Low J. · 08-06-2008, 07:55 AM

Yeah, that was sad news. I really rooted for him when he was on the Foggy bike with Corser a few years back. He was in 2nd place in the race too.....

Alberto · 08-06-2008, 07:55 AM

Wow-it didnt "look" that bad, but it was. Sad to see these things.

http://www.youtube.com/v/vINEMHBGN8U&hl=en&fs=1

nbdyfcnsqnc · 08-06-2008, 08:00 AM

What did happen? Did he break his neck?

phreaktor · 08-06-2008, 08:01 AM

Damn, what the hell did he die from? Broken neck?

KingBaby · 08-06-2008, 08:27 AM

at least doing something he loved...best way to look at that...

NismoZ350 · 08-06-2008, 09:37 AM

Man that's horrific to watch... 23 years old. God. Everyday I read this subforum I'm encouraged not to get a bike.

Low J. · 08-06-2008, 09:41 AM

I think it was head trauma...from what I read the rider behind him actually hit him in the head....couldn't avoid him in time.....they had to re-start his heart 5 times right there on the track.

Divergent13 · 08-06-2008, 09:43 AM

Rip

Ed 718 · 08-06-2008, 09:58 AM

Wow very sad.............My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.

Alberto · 08-06-2008, 10:29 AM

Looking at it more closely it does look like the rider behind him may have clipped his head as he passed by

WhiskeyHotel · 08-06-2008, 10:46 AM

Godspeed, young man. Godspeed

phreaktor · 08-06-2008, 12:44 PM

I need to update my gear...

Honestly, I'm more worried about mechanical failure than I am about getting hit or losing control. I remember when my chain broke on me @ only 20 MPH. Nailed me pretty hard in the calf muscle, but what if it had wrapped around the wheel and jammed up the drivetrain?

NismoZ350 · 08-06-2008, 12:55 PM

Edit: inappropriate for this thread. I'll make fun of Phreak elsewhere.

terrasmak · 08-06-2008, 02:46 PM

Rip and godspeed to the fellow racer.

jeffie7 · 08-06-2008, 09:00 PM

Some people fall off a pedal bike and hit the ground just right and die, it happens. I think he was spinning pretty darn fast and could have been hit like the others said by the other rider, or he could have landed just right to cause major damage to his neck/head.

hopefully we'll get an update on the report for a cause of death.

Most people who die on motorcycles get hit by a car or run into a car that pulls out in front of them.

This person died in a controlled environment with EMS standing by waiting for something to happen.
Does this make you not want to ride a bike, or not do anything that has to do with motorsports? from drag, to oval to bikes to gokarts.....
sometimes chit happens.

With that being said, I've seen wrecks that look 10 times worse, gas tank leaking and catching on fire while the bike gets ripped to pieces as it flips, with the rider just walking away from it.

RIP to craig jones,

jeffie7 · 08-06-2008, 09:02 PM

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Englishman Craig Jones has died as a result of head injuries sustained during last weekend's World Supersport race at Brands Hatch, Great Britain.

The 23-year-old Jones lost control of his Parkalgar Honda through the fast Clark Curve towards the end of lap seven of the restarted race, whilst battling for his first WSS victory in his home event.

As Jones accelerated through the fast right-hand turn that leads onto the home straight, he lost the rear of his CBR600RR, sliding almost completely sideways before being pitched violently backwards onto the asphalt.

World championship leader Andrew Pitt attempted to take avoiding action, but was left with nowhere to go and appeared to clip Jones as the Englishman spiralled uncontrollably down the track. The race was immediately stopped and Jones was later diagnosed with a serious head injury.

The rider was initially treated at the scene of the accident and then transferred to the Circuit Medical Centre - where the Clinica Mobile states he was resuscitated four times - before being flown by Air Ambulance to the Royal London Hospital.

Jones arrived in an 'extremely critical condition' and was placed in a pharmacological coma by doctors to try and stabilise his condition.

Tragically, it has been officially announced that Jones died during the early hours of Monday morning.

stvo · 08-06-2008, 09:43 PM

Very Sad. RIP

08-06-2008, 06:47 AM	#1
Skyline-GTR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 571 iTrader: (0)	Motorcycle Racer Craig Jones Dies in Crash The guy was 23 years old. Love the sport bike racing. Tough to watch this vid and see someone die right in front of you. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vINEMHBGN8U&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vINEMHBGN8U&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

08-06-2008, 07:29 AM	#2
doug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,238 iTrader: (4)	Rip __________________ 2009 Pebble Beige Magic Broom \| 2007 Pearl White Acura RSX Type S (SOLD)

08-06-2008, 07:48 AM	#3
bbhiznors Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 2,828 iTrader: (0)	interesting way to state that..but i guess thats what happened. .cant view from work.. __________________ Wolfmans got nards

08-06-2008, 07:55 AM	#4
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, that was sad news. I really rooted for him when he was on the Foggy bike with Corser a few years back. He was in 2nd place in the race too..... __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

08-06-2008, 07:55 AM	#5
Alberto SHIFT_Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 19,735 iTrader: (12)	Wow-it didnt "look" that bad, but it was. Sad to see these things. http://www.youtube.com/v/vINEMHBGN8U&hl=en&fs=1 __________________ 11.1@126mph old set-up low boost Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos* Fixed & Tuned by PFSUPERCARS

08-06-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
nbdyfcnsqnc Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 23,700 iTrader: (0)	What did happen? Did he break his neck?

08-06-2008, 08:01 AM	#7
phreaktor Moderator OT & Marketplace Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 10,045 iTrader: (6)	Damn, what the hell did he die from? Broken neck? __________________ unce unce unce

08-06-2008, 09:37 AM	#9
NismoZ350 Quote,Buy,Print Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MA Posts: 1,521 iTrader: (11)	Man that's horrific to watch... 23 years old. God. Everyday I read this subforum I'm encouraged not to get a bike.

08-06-2008, 09:41 AM	#10
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	I think it was head trauma...from what I read the rider behind him actually hit him in the head....couldn't avoid him in time.....they had to re-start his heart 5 times right there on the track. __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

08-06-2008, 09:43 AM	#11
Divergent13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 4,497 iTrader: (0)	Rip Last edited by Divergent13; 08-06-2008 at 09:48 AM.

08-06-2008, 09:58 AM	#12
Ed 718 [[ CRAYOLA ]]> Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SDF 3 / MARS BASE Posts: 8,560 iTrader: (27)	Wow very sad.............My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace. __________________ -2003 LEMANS SUNSET 350Z - 2006 POLAR WHITE SCION XB - "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker" -- XBOX LIVE - CRAYOLA 718 --

08-06-2008, 10:29 AM	#13
Alberto SHIFT_Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 19,735 iTrader: (12)	Looking at it more closely it does look like the rider behind him may have clipped his head as he passed by __________________ 11.1@126mph old set-up low boost Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos* Fixed & Tuned by PFSUPERCARS

08-06-2008, 10:46 AM	#14
WhiskeyHotel Dbl E Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 333 iTrader: (1)	Godspeed, young man. Godspeed

08-06-2008, 12:44 PM	#15
phreaktor Moderator OT & Marketplace Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 10,045 iTrader: (6)	I need to update my gear... Honestly, I'm more worried about mechanical failure than I am about getting hit or losing control. I remember when my chain broke on me @ only 20 MPH. Nailed me pretty hard in the calf muscle, but what if it had wrapped around the wheel and jammed up the drivetrain? __________________ unce unce unce

08-06-2008, 12:55 PM	#16
NismoZ350 Quote,Buy,Print Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MA Posts: 1,521 iTrader: (11)	Edit: inappropriate for this thread. I'll make fun of Phreak elsewhere. Last edited by NismoZ350; 08-06-2008 at 01:06 PM.

08-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#17
terrasmak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Posts: 3,935 iTrader: (2)	Rip and godspeed to the fellow racer. __________________ Sure therapy, but screaming obscenities is cheaper.

08-06-2008, 09:00 PM	#18
jeffie7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,175 iTrader: (4)	Some people fall off a pedal bike and hit the ground just right and die, it happens. I think he was spinning pretty darn fast and could have been hit like the others said by the other rider, or he could have landed just right to cause major damage to his neck/head. hopefully we'll get an update on the report for a cause of death. Most people who die on motorcycles get hit by a car or run into a car that pulls out in front of them. This person died in a controlled environment with EMS standing by waiting for something to happen. Does this make you not want to ride a bike, or not do anything that has to do with motorsports? from drag, to oval to bikes to gokarts..... sometimes chit happens. With that being said, I've seen wrecks that look 10 times worse, gas tank leaking and catching on fire while the bike gets ripped to pieces as it flips, with the rider just walking away from it. RIP to craig jones, __________________ DNF fUzZyBuNnYbAlLz iny0mouf Last edited by jeffie7; 08-06-2008 at 09:05 PM.

08-06-2008, 09:43 PM	#20
stvo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Very Sad. RIP