Bobby Fong posted a lap of 1:19.912 in the first qualification session for Round 9 of the MotoAmerica Superbike season at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, placing him on top of the board.
His time was half a second faster than his teammate Jake Gagne in second, and 0.803 seconds faster than Josh Herrin, who entered this round with a shot at winning the championship. Herrin posted the fastest time in the first practice session with a time of 1:20.545.
Hayden Gillim (1:20.902) and Sean Dylan Kelly (1:20.972) rounded out the top five.