Ash Beech emerged quickest in the opening Pirelli National Superstock with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance practice session – as some riders opted to sit it out due to the weather.
Beech was 0.068secs quicker than Joe Talbot in second position, as Simon Reid rounded out the top three .
Fourth quickest was David Allingham, who ended the session just 0.112secs ahead of Ben Luxton in fifth.
Pirelli National Superstock with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance, Free Practice 1:
1. Ash Beech (Jones Dorling Racing)
2. Joe Talbot (SAF INTRADISC Honda by JR Performance) +0.068s
3. Simon Reid (Cumins by Team IWR Honda) +0.104s
4. David Allingham (SMS/Nicholls Oil Racing) +0.353s
5. Ben Luxton (CFS Filtration Racing) +0.465s