BTCC leader Ash Sutton felt a front-row result was there for the taking in qualifying after negotiating a 'horrible' session to qualify in eighth at Silverstone.
Dan Cammish led a Honda 1-2 in second practice ahead of Matt Neal after breaking the existing pole-position lap record before BTCC qualifying at Silverstone.
British Touring Car Championship leader Ash Sutton has set the early benchmark at Silverstone after emerging from opening practice with the quickest time ahead of fellow title contender Tom Ingram.