P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Results from the two practice sessions on day one of round six of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, which saw Danny Kent dominate, topping both sessions at Thruxton.
On the opening Friday of the British Superbikes round at Thruxton, Danny Kent set the pace by leading both sessions and being the only rider to go below the 1m 15s mark in FP2, securing the quickest time for qualifying.
Kent’s strong performance at Thruxton followed his successful weekend at Brands Hatch, where he scored two podium finishes, including a second-place finish in race three.
Storm Stacey impressed by improving to second place in the final moments of FP2, just 0.256s behind Kent, while Honda UK’s Tommy Bridewell claimed the third fastest time on the opening day.
Rory Skinner put in a solid effort, moving up from 16th in FP1 to fifth by the end of FP2, demonstrating his determination and race readiness.
The combined top twelve for Q2 featured a mix of riders from different teams, with Kent leading the pack followed by Stacey, Bridewell, Ryde, Skinner, Brookes, Nesbitt, Ray, Cook, and Iddon, showcasing the competitive field in British Superbike action.
