Joe Talbot took victory in a thrilling Pirelli National Junior Superstock race, narrowly beating Jack Nixon. It was Nixon who was the early race leader, battling with Talbot throughout the opening half of the race. With the dicing duo separated by less than a tenth of a second, George Stanley was able to steadily close in, setting the fastest lap of the race in the process.
As the riders entered the final few laps it looked set to be a three rider battle, however a red flag brought proceedings to an early finish, seeing Talbot take the win ahead of Nixon and Stanley.
Pirelli National Junior Superstock, Brands Hatch, race one
1. Joe Talbot (JR Performance Kawasaki)
2. Jack Nixon (Santander Salt Yamaha)
3. George Stanley (Ready4Racing Vision Team Kawasaki)
4. Zak Corderoy (Binch Racing Yamaha)
5. Eugene McManus (Affinity Sports Academy Kawasaki)