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Bye Bye Bayliss

08 September 2008 by David Cook

Bye Bye Bayliss

A great if somewhat wet days racing at Donington Park for the World Superbikes. Troy Bayliss had a great result in race 1 and sadly exited race 2 in the rain to finish his last World Superbike race...

Lee Johnston to race with Direct CCTV Racedays team in European Superstock 600

08 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Current BSB Superstock 600 championship leader Lee Johnston will join the Direct CCTV Racedays team to take part in the remaining European Superstock 600 rounds at Magny Cours and Portimao. Johnston has tested with the Racedays team at Magny Cours where he impressed the team. American Joshua Day will join Lee Johnston at the Racedays team after enjoying success in the Formula Extreme at...

Frustrated with Donington

08 September 2008 by Des Tweedie

My wife and I have just returned from WSB weekend at Donnington. Our third visit of this year, firstly by bike, then camping for MotoGP and now in a caravan. I was extremely frustrated to find that the organisation has not improved over the year. The usual lack of sufficient facilities was compounded by the fact that there was no access to the circuit, from the camp site, on Friday. What is the...

MCN reader gets to paint Haga and Corser's Yamaha World Superbikes

08 September 2008 by Angus Farquhar

MCN reader gets to paint Haga and Corser's Yamaha World Superbikes

MCN reader Ben Leeves got the chance of a lifetime this weekend as the Yamaha World Superbike team of Noriyuki Haga and Troy Corser rode both WSB races at Doningotn Parkwith a paint scheme designed by...

Rubbing shoulders with WSB stars!

08 September 2008 by Jenny Linaker

Rubbing shoulders with WSB stars!

Rider pictures from the open paddock at Donington round World Superbikes 4th September 08. I only saw this advertised in the MCN and nowhere else! So thanks MCN for not letting me miss it, it was a...

Donington World Superbikes: Ryuichi Kiyonari wins race two

07 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Donington World Superbikes: Ryuichi Kiyonari wins race two

Ryuichi Kiyonari has taken his third World Superbike win in a wet race two at Donington Park ahead of Cal Crutchlow. Current WSB championship standings The reigning British Champion led from the...

Donington Park World Supersport: Josh Brookes takes win for Stiggy Honda

07 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Donington Park World Supersport: Josh Brookes takes win for Stiggy Honda

Josh Brookes has taken his second ever World Supersport win at Donington Park ahead of championship leader Andrew Pitt. The close Supersport race saw Jonathan Rea lead the race for a few laps, until...

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss wins race one on aggregate

07 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss wins race one on aggregate

World Superbike championship leader Troy Bayliss has taken the win ahead of Tom Sykes in the first race at Donington Park on aggregate after the race was red flagged twice. The first red flag came out...

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss on pole

06 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss on pole

Current championship leader Troy Bayliss will be on pole for tomorrows WSB races at Donington Park after a wet superpole qualifying session. The riders took out to the wet track, and as opposed to the...

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss on provisional pole

05 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss on provisional pole

Troy Bayliss claimed provisional pole position during this afternoons opening qualifying session for Sunday’s two World Superbike races at Donington Park. Get the latest WSB news Despite heavy rain...

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Corser crashes twice in first free practice

05 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Donington World Superbikes: Troy Corser crashes twice in first free practice

Troy Corser suffered two painful crashes during the opening Free Practice session at Donington Park World Superbikes this morning. Get all the latest WSB news The 36 year old Australian completed...

Video: The Brits are back for Donington

04 September 2008 by Angus Farquhar, Michael Guy

The Donington round of the World Superbike championship has got a massive lineup of Brits, both wildcard and regular. We caught up with some of them a the pre-race press conference. Check out the video below to see Tom Sykes, Cal Crutchlow and Chris Walker talk about the upcoming race.

Mixed day for Walker and Laverty at Croft test

04 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Mixed day for Walker and Laverty at Croft test

Brits Chris Walker and Eugene Laverty completed a one day test at the Croft circuit on Wednesday to prepare for this weekend World Superbike round at Donington Park. Get all the latest WSB...

Still no decision on Troy Bayliss’ Replacement

03 September 2008 by Michael Guy

Still no decision on Troy Bayliss’ Replacement

Heading in to the 11th round of the World Superbike Championship at Donington Park this weekend and there is still no further news on what riders will be racing in what teams in 2009. Get all the...

Win VIP tickets for Donington Park WSB

02 September 2008 by Liam Marsden

Win VIP tickets for Donington Park WSB

The World Superbike Championship is coming to Donington Park this weekend (Spetember 6-7) – and MCN is giving you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the big event.   We’ve teamed up with...

James Ellison still on track for Donington Park WSB appearance

27 August 2008 by Rob Hull

James Ellison still on track for Donington Park WSB appearance

James Ellison is on course to appear at Donington Park as a wildcard entry in a fortnight’s time for round 11 of the World Superbike Championship, despite injuries to his right hand that put him out...

Garry McCoy targets Magny Cours World Supersport return

19 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Garry McCoy targets Magny Cours World Supersport return

Garry McCoy is planning to make his return to motorcycle racing at the penultimate round of the World Supersport Championship at Magny Cours on 3rd to 5th October. Garry McCoy has been out of action...

Thousands of people pay respects to Craig Jones

18 August 2008 by Andy Downes

Thousands of people pay respects to Craig Jones

More than 1000 people turned out to pay their last respects to racer Craig Jones at his funeral today with dozens of famous racers also there. Jones, 23, was injured after an accident at Brands Hatch...

Jonesy's Curve

14 August 2008 by fatgser

I just wondered if there could be a way motorsport vision could be pursuaded to change the name of clarke curve to jonesy’s, it would just seem fitting.

Craig Jones funeral date announced

13 August 2008 by Michael Guy

Craig Jones funeral date announced

Craig Jones’ funeral will take place on Monday 18th August at 13.00 at St Mary and All Saints Church, Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, PE8 5HZ. Riders and circuit pay tribute to Craig Jones Jones...

Craig Jones DVD?

11 August 2008 by Paul Barratt

I would just like to know if it would be possible to buy the DVD of Craig Jones at that Donington race? If ti was released, some of the profits could then go to the Chris Jones fund? To watch Craig backing in the bike was a joy and he will be sorely missed by us all.

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.

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

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,...

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.

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.

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...

Condolences - Craig Jones

05 August 2008 by Norrie Colville

My yearly pilgrimage to WSB Brands was to have been my opportunity to meet Craig Jones during Saturday’s Pit Walk for the first time. Unfortunately he was not available. Raceday watching from Clearways Exit, I saw Craig’s incident. I would just like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and to his Parkalgar Honda colleagues, this is a great loss to the sport and all who knew him.

Craig you'll race on forever mate....

05 August 2008 by siphotography

Craig you'll race on forever mate....

Just wanted to add some shots of Craig doing what he did best- leading from the front and getting it sideways in his perfect full on style. I had the pleasure of meeting and shooting him when he was...

Photos of Craig Jones

04 August 2008 by sandy vollans

Photos of Craig Jones

4 photos of Craig Jones at Brands in 2006. A sad loss of a future champion. god bless.

Remembering Craig Jones

04 August 2008 by Bertie Gregg

Remembering Craig Jones

I am sure that everyone feels just as I do right now, on learning that Craig Jones has secumbed to the injuries he received in the horrific accident at Clearways, on Sunday, when competing in the...

Good time at Brands Hatch

04 August 2008 by dave warman

Good time at Brands Hatch

I had a good day at brands hatch… and I dont even ride a bike!