Hight is 8 - 1 against Arend in prior events and this is the first time they have faced each other in a final round. Arend with the starting line advantage, but Hight has the difference made up by the time they go by the christmas tree and then makes a great pass for the win. Robert Hight's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.330, 660ft-3.306/262.13 mph. Arend got a little loose on the top end, but still made a great pass. Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.939 sec., 330ft-2.381, 660ft-3.349/263.82 mph. Robert Hight's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.000), 330 ft(0.030), 660ft(0.022). MOV: 0.0255 seconds (approximately 11 feet). That is Hight's third consecutive win. Hight moves up to second in the points.