Championship leader David Allingham signalled his intentions for the weekend ahead as he stormed to the top of the FP1 timesheets this afternoon.
Aboard his SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW, Allingham found a best time of 1min 49.470secs to end the session on top, 0.311secs clear of Ash Beech who was second quickest.
Matt Truelove, who had led the way earlier on, ended up third at the flag with Luke Mossey fourth and Declan Connell fifth.
Pirelli National Superstock Championship, FP1 result:
1. David Allingham (SMS/Nicholl Oils BMW) 1min 49.470s
2. Ash Beech (Jones Dorling Racing) +0.311s
3. Matt Truelove (TAG Racing Honda) +0.381s
4. Luke Mossey (Milenco by Padgetts Motorcycles) +0.475s
5. Declan Connell (Rapid Honda with Drivelife) +0.857s