You can't help but like the guy. His cheeky grin and wild
attitude never fails to spark the day off with an explosion.
He is ideal to warm the crowds for a day at the races.
Countries he has performed in include USA, Canada, Japan,
Norway, Denmark, Australia, China, Germany, France, Czech
Republic, Italy, Spain, Holland, England, Ireland, Belgium,
Poland, Dubai, South Africa, Mexico and Greece.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and today many
try to copy Craig's unique style, but with his constant development
of choreography, content and the energy and enthusiasm in
each performance, it will be many years before he loses his
position as one of the world's best.
What started out for Craig only a few years ago as sport and
entertainment, has developed and represents today both lifestyle
and recreation.
Craig's success has not gone unnoticed outside of motor sport
and motorcycling because in late 2000 he moved into the world
of movie making, as an addition to his already busy schedule.
His talents were exploited at Pinewood studios, London and
were seen on the Big Screen in the film "TOMB RAIDER".
In 2002, his services were required to choreograph and act
out a bike race scene in "LUGER THE MOVIE"through
the streets of London.
As well as also presenting in TV motorcycle programs, Craig
remains to be as versatile as ever and will continue to progress
forward.
Craig achieved his place in the Guinness book of records again,
in August 2003 when he beat his own record for the world's
longest stoppie. Using a new Buell XB12R, Craig carried
a distance on the front wheel of 266 metres (873 feet), taking
off from a speed of 210 Km/h (130 mph). Applying the front
brake with such precision at such high speed, demonstrates
Craig's skill and courage and once again positions him as
one of the world's best. This record still stands in 2005
and is yet to be officially beat.
In order to continually prove himself as an 'all round' great
motorcyclist, In 2004, Craig began to compete in the racing
form. This has led to him riding amongst top ex GP and endurance
racers in a French rally called 'The Moto-tour'. The Buell
motorcycle company have supported Craig in this kind of competition,
as the combination of road racing, motocross and sheer fitness
along with a competitive bike are the ingredients to prove
both rider and machine credentials.
2005 was the usual high speed worldwide attack that Craig
is now used to. New countries were Dubai, Mexico and South
Africa along with the European and Japanese tour. A normal
season will be from March through to October but as demand
for Craig is still high, seasons will go from February to
December!! Craig and his co-rider Wing as a physical team
still out perform most riders throughout the world and are
considered to give the best show for any audience. The music,
the on board commentary by Craig and the well choreographed
routine is the key to their success and will be for years
to come.
2006 was another year of achievement. A new world
record front wheel stoppie but this time with 2 people!!
At Donington Park race circuit in the UK, Craig took a Buell
XB12R up to a terminal speed of 120mph with his passenger
Wing Chui hanging on the front. Then hitting the front brake
from this speed saw them both travel 305metres on the front
wheel. Back in Moto GP again. Both races at Assen and Valencia
had huge crowds entertained by Craig and Wing in the unmistakable
style that so many know them for. Once again in the movie
world Craig was required as a stunt double in a short French
movie called "Paris by Night Dawn of the Dead".
Riding a Buell and wielding a chainsaw Craig doubled the part
of a Zombie Hunter. Working with Niall Mackenzie also proved
successful as part of an ongoing academy type of exercise
that Craig began to pilot around the world. It is running
along side the marketing strategy of Buell as a practical
approach of teaching skills to increase rider's ability. The
Buell Trilogy Tour is the name given to this program which
is gaining momentum in different countries.
Craig continues his crusade......
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