They leave just 0.005 apart at the green and right together until near the 660 lights, where alBooshi starts to pull steadily ahead for the win. He will face Torrence in round three with lane choice.

Khalid alBalooshi's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.003), 330 ft(0.010), 660ft(0.018). MOV: 0.0108 seconds (approximately 5 feet).

Khalid alBalooshi's incremental times: 60ft-0.853 sec., 330ft-2.151, 660ft-3.047/282.07 mph.
Bob Vandergriff's incremental times: 60ft-0.855 sec., 330ft-2.166, 660ft-3.070/282.48 mph.