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Gary Densham
0.121 | 5.498 | 135.96
John Force
0.092 | 4.116 | 307.23
This is the 44th time Force and Densham have faced each other, Force holding a 34-9 mark in prior races, 21-3 in round one meetings. Force needs this round win and one more to win the championship.

Densham lost traction before half track, Force ran second-low ET of the round for the win. He will have lane choice against Bode in round two.