By Next to take part in Road Racing News, revamped Oliver’s Mount Top 8 series is top 15, top 25 finisher in the Ultra Lightweight, Junior Manx GP races of 2024, Cirrus Racing’s Andrew Jones.
A top three finisher at England’s Northwest 200, Southern 100 equivalent, his answers to the set of questions, are as follows:
Q1: First memory of Oliver’s Mount?
“I always followed the racing growing up, then watched Dean Harrison vs Lee Johnston in 2020, the onboard footage was insane, so had to have a go!”
Q2: Favourite part about racing at the mount?
“Racing the circuit and seeing the crowds on the fences is insane. Such a good feeling.”
Q3: Favourite section of Scarborough course?
“Out of Drury’s down to Mountside is class. The sense of flying through the tunnel of trees is something else.”
Q4: Best moment thus far at Scarborough?
“I had a podium on the 400 back in 2022 (Steve Henshaw Gold Cup) in my debut year which was pretty special.”
Q5: All time Scarborough racing hero?
“I’d say it’s Ian Lougher being a fellow Welshman. He’s achieved some serious success around there.”
Q6: Is there one machine in particular that you would like to race at Scarborough?
“I’d fancy a go on a 250 2 smoker around there.”
Q7: One word to describe Oliver’s Mount?
“Legendary”
Q8: Most respected racing rival at Scarborough?
“I’d say my good mate, Richie Welsh! As he’s had some great wins and he’s super-fast on the 400s around there.
A pleasure to race against, not that I was anywhere near him. He also spannered for me at the Manx last year, an absolute legend of the sport for me!”
Photo courtesy of Andrew Jones
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
