This is Tony Schumacher's 17th start at the Winternationals and it's his worst starting position (10th) since he was 11th here in 2001. Schumacher is 6 - 3 against alBalooshi in prior events. Schumacher was out of the gate first and then had a quick pedal job right off the starting line. That was all alBalooshi need for the win. He runs his quickest pass for the win. Khalid alBalooshi's incremental times: 60ft-0.841 sec., 330ft-2.142, 660ft-3.018/288.89 mph.