Pedregon is 11 - 10 against Beckman in prior events.

Beckman gets off the line first and starts pulling away. Pedregon never really made a move to make up ground, then had problems near the end of the run. he crosses the finish line and a small fire starts coming from under the car. He pulls the car off to the side and the flames are quickly extinguished.

He leaves oil on the track but has one freebie so this won't cost him any points.

Beckman will give up lane choice to John Force in round two.