Terry McMillen is the defending event champion. In 17 years here Tony Schumacher is the only To Fuel driver to win in back-to-back years.

Torrence with the starting line advantage and never trailed for the win. He runs low E.T. of the race day for the win and he will have lane choice over his son Steve in the next round.

McMillen slowed form his qualifying time in the losing effort.