Sells firm on a strong ASBK finish at round 5

With only one week left until the fifth round of 2016 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli at Morgan Park Raceway in Queensland this August 5-7, Up to 300 Production competitor Drew Sells has his mind set to turning speed in to results.

As an up and coming rider in the Australian Superbike Series Sells has proved his ability on the bike taking the most wins in his class so far this season, as well as currently sitting first in the Up to 300 Production Championship points standings, 35 points in front of second place.

With the Championship title well within his reach, Sells is preparing for another showdown at Morgan Park. He shares his thoughts on what it’s going to take and how he is feeling with one week left before he takes the track again.

“I am actually really excited, I love Morgan Park so I am just super excited to head up there and give it a red hot crack,” he said.

“It’s good to have the momentum of race wins at the previous rounds leading into round five. And it’s also good to have two round wins for the season, and hopefully we can get two more.

“There is a lot of strong competition in Queensland but there is nothing really that worries me heading into this round, I have been looking at the entry list and I see it as just a new challenge.

“I am hoping we can be fast like we were last year, and continue on with consistency on the bike like we have been carrying throughout this year.

“I haven’t ridden at the track since March last year so to be able to take the win we need to stay on the bike, that would be the main thing,” he joked.

Looking ahead to next year Sells is yet to align his ducks in a row as his focus is on finishing this year strong, but the question isn’t off the table.

“We don’t know what is going to happen next year, it all depends on what happens this year. If we can get enough money and sponsorship next year hopefully we will be on a 600cc and stepping up in classes,” he finished.

Sells will be making the journey to Morgan Park Raceway early next week from Victoria, just in time for the fifth round of the 2016 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli this August 5-7.

For more information of the 2016 ASBK head to www.asbk.com.au, like the ASBK Facebook page or follow @ASBK on Instagram.

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