Valmoto confirms Jones as sole rider

The Triumph ValMoto team has confirmed it will run just one rider in the 2004 British Supersport Championship.

The team will retain the services of 18-year-old Craig Jones, who gave Triumph its first ever BSS podium finish in 2003.

Team Manager Jack Valentine said; ” The single-rider structure has proven to be a success in Supersport. In 2003 the championship was dominated by one-rider teams. Craig learned a great deal thanks to working closely with team-mate Jim Moodie, and I feel he’s ready to shoulder the responsibility. ”

Jones will continue to develop the Triumph Daytona 600 throughout the season.

” I’m looking forward to my second season, ” said Jones. ” The learning curve was steep last season but I had a fantastic team-mate and things came together towards the end. Next year we should be competing on a more level playing field. ”

Jones recently received the Steve Hislop Memorial Trophy for the BSB Young Rider of the Year. For the full story, follow the link on the right. Former team-mate Jim Moodie is now managing MonsterMob Ducati rider Sean Emmett.

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