Arend is looking for an upset and jumps ahead at the green and is on a strong pass until right after the 330 lights, where the tires start to smoke. Beckman's motor wasn't happy, but he still gets by for the vital win. Wilkerson will have lane choice next round.

Jack Beckman's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.006), 330 ft(-0.004), 660ft(0.187). MOV: 0.3425 seconds (more than 100 feet).

Jeff Arend's incremental times: 60ft-0.937 sec., 330ft-2.390, 660ft-3.595/205.98 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.918 sec., 330ft-2.369, 660ft-3.383/252.10 mph.