Hagan was up in smoke almost immediately, then started pedaling. Force then joined the pedaling contest before reaching the 330-foot marker and it was then a case of "stab and steer" for both drivers. Force had a big lead, but it got smaller quickly when there was a flash of flame from Force's supercharger. Fortunately for him, he was close enough to the finish line to coast across for the win.

Force will face Capps in the semifinals, Capps has lane choice.