Erica Enders is the defending event champion. This is the 18th time she has qualified #1 and she has five wins when starting at the top of the field..The #16 qualifier has only won once in round one in 14 years of this event..This is the 32nd start for Deric Kramer. Enders with the starting line advantage and never trailed for the win. She runs low E.T. of race day and she will have lane choice over Shane Gray in the next round.