HANNspree Ten Kate Honda's Andrew Pitt has secured his first pole position of the season at Phillip Island ahead of tomorrow's race. The Australian was dominant at his home track and posted a best time of 1'34.592 to seal the top spot. British team-mate Jonathan Rea will start from the second row in fifth position. It is a strong starting place for the World Supersport rookie who is still carrying an injury following an unfortunate accident during the opening race of the season at Qatar. The HANNspree Ten Kate Honda team is aiming to pick up vital points in tomorrow's race to kickstart the 2008 season for them.
HANNspree Stiggy Motorsport Honda was close to matching the success of its multiple championship-winning counterpart in today's qualifying session. Josh Brookes also claimed a front row position and will start the race from second place next to Pitt. His team-mate Robbin Harms will start alongside Rea on the second grid in sixth position.
The third HANNspree-supported World Supersport team is still struggling to get to grips with the Phillip Island circuit. Riders Gianluca Nannelli and Andrea Antonelli will start from the third and fifth rows in tenth and 19th positions respectively.
Qualifying:1. A. Pitt, 1'34.592
2. J. Brookes, 1'34.890
3. B. Parkes, 1'35.059
4. F. Foret, 1'35.195
5. J. Rea, 1'35.216
6. R. Harms, 1'35.241
7. J. Lascorz, 1'35.500
8. I. Clementi, 1'35.541
9. G. Vizziello, 1'35.625
10. G. Nannelli, 1'35 636
19. A.Antonelli 1'36.449
