Michael Laverty is the reigning British Supersport champion

Michael Laverty qualified 10th for Sunday's opening round of the British Superbike championship at Brands Hatch.

Shane Byrne set pole position while John Laverty was back in 17th place.

In the 1000cc Superstock, Marshall Neill was third fastest, Adrian Coates fourth and Alistair Seeley 10th with Nicole McAleer 19th in the 125cc class.

Ian Lowry was eighth quickest in the Supersport category, BJ Toal 14th and Marty Nutt 18th with Coates sixth and Nutt seventh in the Yamaha R1 Cup.

Jamie Hamilton was seventh and Nikki Coates ninth in the 600cc Superstocks.