Mike Jones talks ASBK ahead of Wanneroo

As round four of the 2016 YMF Loan ASBK Championship gets underway this weekend at Wanneroo Mike Jones speaks about the season thus far and what lies ahead.

“It was awesome to get back on the track on Saturday after testing, Barbagallo is a circuit I really like,” Jones shared.

“It was a change since I last rode the track on my Kawasaki, and now jumping onto the DesmoSport Ducati, but it was a lot of fun.

ASBK 2016 - Round Three - Sydney Motorsports Park - Race Two - Image by Keith Muir - Mike Jones leads Troy Herfoss — ASBK 2016 – Round Three – Sydney Motorsports Park – Race Two – Image by Keith Muir – Mike Jones leads Troy Herfoss

“I am feeling confident for round four after last weekend’s testing. We made a lot of progress and the bike felt really nice and really smooth around the circuit. Being able to get the practice session in ahead of round four has definitely given me a confidence booster for this weekend,” Jones concluded.

Mike Jones - ASBK 2016 - Wakefield Park - Image by Keith Muir — Mike Jones – ASBK 2016 – Wakefield Park – Image by Keith Muir

Jones is amongst the few riders’ out on track this weekend who has raced around Barbagallo with the ASBK last year, and when asked he shared that he believes it will help him carry a slight advantage into round four this weekend.

“I think being one of the few competitors who rode at Barbagllo last year with the ASBK Championship the circuit is relatively fresh for me in comparison to some of the other guys who haven’t ridden the circuit in a while,” said Jones.

ASBK 2015 - Round Three - Australian Superbike Race Two - Wanneroo Raceway - Mike Jones leads Daniel Falzon — ASBK 2015 – Round Three – Australian Superbike Race Two – Wanneroo Raceway – Mike Jones leads Daniel Falzon

“It should be a little bit of an advantage but of course the other guys are going to be quick no matter what.

ASBK 2016 - Round Two - Wakefield Park - Image by Andrew GoslingASBK 2016 - Round Two - Wakefield Park - Image by Andrew Gosling — ASBK 2016 – Round Two – Wakefield Park – Image by Andrew Gosling

“I think this round will be one of my best chances of getting on the top step of the podium. Obviously the more time I spend on the Ducati the more comfortable I get, and getting into the second half of the season I think we are going to start seeing some really good results.” Said Jones.

Mike Jones - ASBK 2016 - Round Two - Wakefield Park - Image by Keith Muir — Mike Jones – ASBK 2016 – Round Two – Wakefield Park – Image by Keith Muir

With the DesmoSport Ducati Team and Jones working hard together, their focus is well and truly on this weekend, and also shared that the Thursday practice will prove vital for bike set up ahead of this weekend’s racing.

ASBK 2016 - Round One - Image by Cameron White — ASBK 2016 – Round One – Image by Cameron White

“Our DesmoSport Ducati team are working really well together. The main thing that we work on, on the bike are the suspension and geometry set up. We are always tweaking and tuning the Ohlins suspension and making lots of little improvements to the bike,” said Jones.

Mike Jones - Image by Graeme Brown — Mike Jones – Image by Graeme Brown

“We have recently come up with a new development in the rear shock which has made a big, massive change to the bike and it feels a lot better to ride. As always Ben and Troy are working on the bike and making it as quick as it can be.

Mike Jones and Troy Bayliss - Image by Russell Colvin — Mike Jones and Troy Bayliss – Image by Russell Colvin

“And it is! It’s quick enough to win races, so it’s just a matter of me getting out there and doing the job now!” Jones concluded.

Troy Bayliss with Mike Jones - ASBK 2016 - Round One - Phillip Island - Image by Cameron White — Troy Bayliss with Mike Jones – ASBK 2016 – Round One – Phillip Island – Image by Cameron White

Before suiting up on Friday for the kick off of round four, Jones will make a guest appearance along with his Ducati machine tonight, Thursday June 2nd, at The Breakwater at Hillarys Boat Harbour, alongside his fellow competitors, for a Meet and Greet experience for ASBK fans.