Steve Torrence was runner-up at this race in 2016 and 2017. He won here in Top Alcohol Dragster in 2005. His 23 wins are the 10th most in the history of the Top Fuel class.

Torrence with the starting line advantage and never trailed for the win. Torrence will give up lane choice to Alexander in the next round.

Litton with a huge fire ball right at the hit...the word is there is oil on the track and that will cost him $2,000.