Dan Linfoot will start today’s race at Brands Hatch from pole position after pipping Alex Olsen to the top spot by 0.052secs.
Linfoot set his lap of 1min 26.140secs early in the session amid fear of impending rain, beating Olsen who has been dominant so far this round as Alastair Seeley claimed the final front row spot.
Fourth fastest and leading the second row today will be Billy McConnell, closely followed by Ash Beech in fifth.
Pirelli National Superstock with Santander Consumer Finance, qualifying:
1. Dan Linfoot (Optimum Bikes Racing Ltd) 1min 25.140s
2. Alex Olsen (Cumins by Team IWR Honda) +0.052s
3. Alastair Seeley (SYNETIQ BMW Motorrad) +0.284s
4. Billy McConnell (C&L Fairburn Properties Jackson Racing) +0.751s
5. Ash Beech (Jones Dorling Racing) +0.998s