Kenan Sofuoglu (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) dominated the opening day of World Supersport action, dipping below the 2013 lap record of Sam Lowes in FP1 to head the field after FP2 by 0.112s.

Behind the Turkish rider who is currently leading this year’s world championship was Jules Cluzel (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) who overcame a difficult morning to move into 2^nd. The Frenchman finished ahead of the British pairing of Luke Stapleford (Profile Racing) and Kyle Ryde (Pacedayz European Trackdays) who showed incredible pace in both 45 minute sessions to finish 3^rd and 4^th respectively. For Ryde the result is even more impressive given his age – at 17 he is the youngest ever British WSS wildcard.

American PJ Jacobsen (Kawasaki Intermoto Ponyexpres) kept himself in contention in 5^th ahead of the 3^rd British wildcard entered at Donington Park, Andrew Reid. The youngster from Northern Ireland is replacing Ratthapark Wilairot in the CORE Motorsport Thailand team finishing a credible 6^th at the end of the opening day.

In a session that saw most riders improve. Lucas Mahias (Kawasaki Intermoto Ponyexpres), Gino Rea (CIA Landlords Insurance Honda), Sam Hornsey (Profile Racing), and Kevin Wahr (SMS Honda) rounded out the top ten.

The WSS riders have one final Free Practice session tomorrow morning before their sole qualifying session which is scheduled to take place at 1530 local time.

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