By Glenn LeSanto

Colin Edwards fell early in qualifying and watched Scotsman Steve Hislop set the fastest time in Friday’s World Superbike qualifying session at Donington Park.

World Superbike regular, and reigning British Superbike champion, Neil Hodgson was second fastest, ahead of Ducati Infostrada’s Ruben Xaus.

Troy Bayliss was another faller in the session.

Hodgson set his fastest lap with just a minute in the session left, having gone out for a fast lap with qualifying tires fitted.

Hodgson’s GSE Ducati teammate James Toseland also made a good showing at his local circuit, finishing the session in fifth, ahead of Okada, Bostrom and Chili.

Troy Corser was ninth-fastest ahead of Edwards, who re-entered the session but could only manage 10th-fastest on his spare bike.

World Superbike Championship
Donington, England
Friday Qualifying

1. Steve Hislop, GB, Ducati 1:33.502
2. Neil Hodgson, GB, Ducati 1:33.573
3. Ruben Xaus, Spain, Ducati 1:33.838
4. Troy Bayliss, Australia, Ducati 1:33.949
5. James Toseland, GB, Ducati 1:334.067
6. Tady Okada, Japan, Honda 1:34.071
7. Ben Bostrom, USA, Ducati 1:34.146
8. Pierfrancesco Chili,Italy, Suzuki 1:34.377
9. Troy Corser, Australia, Aprilia 1:34.522
10. Colin Edwards, USA, Honda 1:34.536