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Todd Paton
0.122 | 3.969 | 306.33
Steve Torrence
0.063 | 3.845 | 321.73
Steve Torrence's win in Atlanta was his 29th in Top Fuel and that is 9th best overall in the history of the class and 18th overall in both fuel classes. He is the defending event champion.

Todd Paton is making his 31st start in Top Fuel and it his first appearance of tour since the race in New Hampshire in 2016.

This is the first time Paton and Torrence have faced each other in eliminations.

Torrence with the starting line advantage and never trailed for the win. He will have lane choice over Palmer in the next round.

Patton with a good clean pass in the losing effort.