Beckman is 6 - 2 against Bode in prior events. Jack Beckman has been runner-up here twice, in 2008 & 2013, and both times he lost to Robert Hight. This is the 15th #1 spot for Jack and his fourth in the last four races. The top Funny Car qualifier has won here just twice in the last 21 years. Jack has a 66% win/loss ratio in round one match ups and a six to one advantage over Bode.This is the 17th time that Bob Bode has qualified 16th he has won just one round when starting from the last spot in the field.

There is a quick lane switch for these two behind the line before starting.

Beckman is away first and pulls steadily ahead right on down the track. Bode's car slows right before the 660 lights.

Jack Beckman's incremental margins: 60ft(0.068), 330 ft(0.135), 660ft(0.379). MOV: 0.9808 seconds (more than 100 feet). Bob Bode's incremental times: 60ft-0.947 sec., 330ft-2.415, 660ft-3.625/178.52 mph.
Jack Beckman's incremental times: 60ft-0.884 sec., 330ft-2.285, 660ft-3.251/268.38 mph.