Former Red Bull Rookie Midge Smart will ride in Craig Jones' honour at Donington Park's World Superbike round next weekend as a wildcard in the Supersport class.

Smart, who was a very close friend of Jones, will be riding for the CRS Grand Prix Honda squad again after scoring a solid 17th position in his debut World Supersport race for the team at Brands Hatch.

"Craig was my best mate, we saw each other most days, whether it be riding dirt bikes, training or just getting lunch, we were always in contact," he said.  "It’s been such a sad loss for his family and  friends - he will never be forgotten.”

Craig's father Steve added: “We’d be honoured for Midge to  race in Craig’s memory at Donington. He was  one of Craig’s closest friends, not only in racing, but in everyday life - we  wish him all the best.”

After a season of ups and downs due  to lack of funding and injury, Smart is set to make the most of this opportunity. Last year he finished second in the Yamaha R6 Cup and, like Xerox Junior Ducati rider Brendan Roberts, he hopes it can be a springboard to the world stage.

"With a small amount of sponsorship I could finish the season in World Supersport, so I'm hoping to get some attention at this round," he said. "Last year in the R6 Cup we had four races at Donington and I won all four, so I’m hopeful of a good result this weekend.”
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