Silverstone BSB: Kiyonari claims pole
Ryuichi Kiyonari rode bravely in drying conditions to take his second pole of the season for the penultimate round at Silverstone.
Kiyonari was able to hold off title rival Shane Byrne despite a fast lap late in the session from the reigning champion.
Gary Mason will complete the front row with a surprise third place onboard the Tsingtao Kawasaki.
The second row will consist of John Kirkham, Josh Brookes and James Westmoreland.
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Buildbase BMW) 2m:10.141s
Shane Byrne (Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki) +0.799s
Gary Mason (Tsingtao Kawasaki) +1.390s
Jon Kirkham (Halsall Biker Gear Kawasaki) +2.465s
Josh Brookes (Milwaukee Yamaha) +2.755s
James Westmoreland (Buildbase BMW) +3.056s
Chris Walker (Lloyds British GBmoto Racing Kawasaki) +3.314s
James Ellison (Lloyds British GBmoto Racing Kawasaki) +3.663s
Dan Linfoot (Quattro Plant Kawasaki) +4.844s
Tommy Bridewell (Milwaukee Yamaha)