Evan Belford held off a charging Amanuel Brinton to take pole by 0.121secs after a best lap of 2min 03.108secs.
The pair were more than a second quicker than third quickest rider Julian Correa, as Harrison Dessoy claimed fourth with Sullivan Mounsey fifth.
R&G British Talent Cup, qualifying:
1. Evan Belford (City Lifting/RS Racing) 2min 03.108s
2. Amanuel Brinton (Kovara Projects/RS Racing) +0.121s
3. Julian Correa (Microlise Cresswell Racing) +1.160s
4. Harrison Dessoy (Microlise Cresswell Racing/ Easter Garage Racing) +1.411s
5. Sullivan Mounsey (Wilson Racing/Madison Media) +1.564s