Billy McConnell took the spoils in the first National Superstock scrap of the weekend, beating the returning Richard Cooper by 0.192secs.
Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles’ Davey Todd was third, followed by the CFS Filtration No Bull Racing machine of Brayden Elliott.
Fifth was Alex Olsen, aboard the FHO Racing with Kobelco BMW, in a race which was red-flagged five laps early.
Pirelli National Superstock Championship with MotoNovo Finance, Brands Hatch, Race One:
1. Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties/Jackson Racing
2. Richard Cooper (Buildbase Suzuki) +0.192s
3. Dave Todd (Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles) +0.317s
4. Brayden Elliott (CFS Filtration No Bull Racing) +0.994s
5. Alex Olsen (FHO Racing with Kobelco) +1.194s