Katsuaki Fujiwara missed the last World Supersport event at Misano due to contracting appendicitis. But now, the Kawasaki rider is back, healthy, and as fast as ever. Fujiwara topped the time sheets during the first qualifying session at BRNO.
Fujiwara finished with a 2'02.817 seconds. He was nearly a second ahead of Eugene Laverty, who finished first in the free practice session.
Joan Lascorz took the third spot on the time sheet ahead of Michele Pirro and Fabien Foret.
World Supersport - BRNO - First Qualifying Session
1. Katsuaki Fujiwara JPN Kawasaki Motocard ZX-6R 2mins 02.817s
2. Eugene Laverty IRL Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR 2mins 03.718s
3. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki Motocard ZX-6R 2mins 03.902s
4. Michele Pirro ITA HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR 2mins 03.999s
5. Fabien Foret FRA Lorenzini Kawasaki ZX-6R 2mins 04.144s
6. David Salom ESP Triumph BE1 Racing 675 2mins 04.157s
7. Kenan Sofuoglu TUR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR 2mins 04.158s
8. Miguel Praia POR Parkalgar Honda CBR600RR 2mins 04.929s
9. Robbin Harms DEN Harms Benjan Honda CBR600RR 2mins 04.750s
10. Gino Rea GBR Intermoto Czech Honda CBR600RR 2mins 04.510s
