Joe Talbot led the way in this afternoon’s second free practice session at Knockhill as he pipped Scott Swann to the top spot by 0.158secs.
Although the track remained wet, Talbot’s 53.459s lap was faster than any of this morning’s times, as morning leader Ash Beech ended the day third with his 53.620sec lap set in FP1.
Simon Reid held onto fourth with his earlier lap time, closely followed by Josh Owens in fifth.
Pirelli National Superstock with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance, combined qualification:
1. Joe Talbot (SAF INTRADISC Honda by JR Performance)
2. Scott Swann (Swann Racing) +0.158s
3. Ash Beech (Jones Dorling Racing) +0.161s
4. Simon Reid (Cumins by Team IWR Honda) +0.265s
5. Josh Owens (IN Competition/SENCAT Aprilia) +0.381s


