Jerry Savoie is the defending event champion and he is looking to become the first motorcycle rider to win here in back-to-back years. He won this race from the top spot last year.Joe DeSantis is making his 97th national event start in the bike class.

Savoie is 1 - 0 against DeSantis in prior events.

DeSantis leaves way too early and goes red, his 24th red light of his career. Savoie went right down the groove with a good pass to take the win.