Craig Jones tribute unveiled at Portimao

Statue goes on show to celebrate the life of Jonesy ahead of this weekend's racing action

Posted: 23 October 2009
by Visordown News

A STATUE has been unveiled at the Portimao circuit in Portugal in memory of British rider Craig Jones.

Jones dies after suffering massive head injuries after a fall at last year's World Supersport race at Brands Hatch.

He was riding for the Parkalgar Honda team at the time of the fatal crash; the team's owner, and the man who owns the Portimao track, Paulo Pinheiro, have  named a corner at the Portugese circuit in memory of the rider and commssioned the statue, which shows Jonesey on his Honda punching the air in celebration.

The temporary tribute will be replaced with a permanent stone version over the winter.


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Beema Boy

How Fitting , Craig, was a superb rider, and would have pushed Cal all the way this year Just like eugine has. will never forget that sad day.

 nor when Tommy Hill did a lap of Honour at Donnigton   awsome responce.

RIP jonesy you deserve this accolade !!!!


Posted: 23/10/2009 at 16:19


guidoteer

 Brilliant , well done Paulo,   its just a shame we brits dont see fit to do the same for one of youngest brightest talents , many thanks to Paulo for honouring him In this way , Paulo your are a true Gent.


Posted: 23/10/2009 at 21:14


bigmuthahooker

 Lo Craigo,

just been with the big bald one, had a little stimulus and got to thinking about you, miss you dude, know you loved this time of year.

Do me a favour and sort me out some fish dude, gotta get my kicks somehow..

keep living the dream R.I.P #18


Posted: 19/12/2010 at 17:31


bigmuthahooker

lo dude, decided i am gonna post on this page every time i go fishing. Just thought i would try and stick to something...

Simone and Mollie are doing great, love em   

recon you n Karen might ave been churning one out now o/

laters dude


Posted: 22/12/2010 at 00:41


bigmuthahooker

im not actually fishing ,

and i forgot

keep living the dream R.I.P #18


Posted: 22/12/2010 at 00:43


bigmuthahooker

lo m8, merry xmas.

i'm well excited. looking forward to spending day with sim and mol..

wish you were here.

keep living the dream R.I.P#18


Posted: 24/12/2010 at 21:03


bigmuthahooker

lo bud,

had great xmas and newyear.

looking forward to hols now o/

keep living the dream #18


Posted: 05/02/2011 at 11:44


bigmuthahooker

lo m8 o/

RIP#18

/


Posted: 07/03/2011 at 19:23


bigmuthahooker
ha ha, three years now bud :(, still stings

Posted: 17/08/2011 at 20:59


bigmuthahooker
wtf, ?? bobbon ha a pop at me on facefuck, because of a comment i made, you know my S.O.H ??


keep living the dream bud RIP #18

Posted: 15/10/2011 at 17:08

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