Two Honda CBR929RR riders made it into the top five in Superstock qualifying at Donington but GSX-R1000 pilots still qualified first, third and fourth fastest.

Local hero Chris Burns led the charge on his Suzuki, holding off early qualifying leader Mark Heckles, also a local, on a Honda.

1. Chris Burns, GB, Suzuki, 1:38.097
2. Mark Heckles, GB, Honda, 1:38.242
3. Walter Tortoroglio, Italy, Suzuki, 1:38.447
4. Jamies Ellison, GB, Suzuki, 1:39.008
5. Gary Mason, GB, Honda, 1:39.020
6. Gianluca Vizziecco, Italy, Yamaha, 1:39.092
7. Dario Tosolini, Italy, Ducati, 1:39.179
8. Markus Wegscheider, Italy, Suzuki, 1:39.404
9. Marty Nutt, GB, Suzuki, 1:39.443
10. Ben Wilson, GB, Honda, 1:39.449