Run Notes X Close
Mike Smith
0.162 | 4.692 | 221.49
John Hale
0.127 | 8.538 | 74.48
This is the first time Smith and Hale have faced each other in eliminations.

Both cars shook the rear tires coming off the starting line. Smith managed to get his car hooked up again to finish the run while Hale could not get his car back up to speed. Smith will race Johnson in the next round and Johnson will have lane choice.