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Doug Kalitta 0.063 | 3.783 | 274.33 Tony Schumacher 0.057 | 5.732 | 118.11

Tony Schumacher's four wins are tied for the most by any Top Fuel driver at this event. His last win here came in 2007..Doug Kalitta has lost 45 times to Tony Schumacher and that is, by far, the most losses for him against any driver he has faced. Schumacher is 45 - 31 against Kalitta in prior events. Schumacher with a slight starting line advantage, but is up in smoke early and clicks it off. Kalitta was on a great pass until right in the lights when it banged the blower with a quick flash of flame. Kalitta will give up lane choice to Billy Torrence in the next round. Kalitta with the win moved in front of Force for fifth place.