Jones delivers DesmoSport Ducati Barbagallo ASBK Superpole

Defending Australian Superbike Champion Mike Jones has claimed the Pirelli Superpole ahead of Sunday’s fourth round of the 2016 season at Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia this afternoon.
Jones, who won the WA round on his way to the title last year, smashed the existing circuit best lap during qualifying when he posted a flying 55.029s laptime, securing the pole position aboard his DesmoSport Ducati 1299 Panigale S.
“I’m absolutely ecstatic today with the DesmoSport Ducati team to take the Pirelli Superpole,” Jones beamed. “We’ve been working really hard together as a team and the set-up of the bike is coming along really well here – it’s incredible to ride.
“Together with that combination and the Pirelli tyres, we’ve been able to set the fastest-ever lap of Barbagallo Raceway. I’m very happy about that and the laptime was surprising… I wasn’t expecting a flat 55, under the record!”
The result also marks DesmoSport Ducati’s maiden pole position in the ASBK series, the team formed for this season by triple World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss and championship-winning team owner/manager Ben Henry.
Jones will lead the Australian Superbike Championship field away in both 20-lap races on Sunday, 5 June, at Barbagallo Raceway in Western Australia. Visit www.asbk.com.au for further information on the event.