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David Grubnic
0.097 | 3.787 | 320.97
Khalid alBalooshi
0.04 | 3.794 | 320.05
David Grubnic is making his 16th appearance at Indy. He has only won four rounds total here and would need to win that many today to have any chance at making the Countdown. At previous U.S. Nationals, the first round has been his downfall, with a first round record of 3-10 at this event. He and alBalooshi have split in their two prior round one meetings.

alBalooshi pulled of the upset on a holeshot, Grubnic uncharacteristically late at the green. That clinches Bob Vandergriff's position and fills the Top Fuel countdown field.

Khalid alBalooshi's incremental margins: 60ft(0.046), 330 ft(0.051), 660ft(0.049). MOV: 0.0506 seconds (approximately 24 feet). He will have lane choice against Millican in round two.