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13:59 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 14:59 UK

Funeral for racing motorcyclist

The funeral of a racing motorcyclist who died after a crash at Brands Hatch has taken place.

Honda rider Craig Jones, 23, of Peterborough, suffered head injuries in the British leg of the World Supersport Championship on 3 August.

He was transferred to the Royal London Hospital by Kent Air Ambulance but died in the early hours of 4 August.

Mr Jones' funeral service was held at St Mary and All Saints Church in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire.

The rider, who lived in Peterborough, but was originally from Northwich, Cheshire, was fighting for the lead when he crashed at Clark Curve.

Mr Jones won the 1996 British Junior Mini-Moto Championship, the 1997 British Senior Mini-Moto Championship and the 2002 British Junior Superstock Championship.

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.



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