They leave just 0.001 apart, but Latino is quickly out in front and stays there until near the 1000 foot lights, where Smith powers on by for the win.

Rickie Smith's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.022), 330 ft(-0.027), 660ft(-0.003), 1,000ft(0.022). MOV: 0.0404 seconds (approximately 15 feet).

Eric Latino's incremental times: 60ft-0.941 sec., 330ft-2.524, 660ft-3.788/195.53 mph, 1,000ft-4.868.
Rickie Smith's incremental times: 60ft-0.964 sec., 330ft-2.552, 660ft-3.792/200.23 mph, 1,000ft-4.847.

10:50 a.m. Smith will keep lane choice over alBalooshi next round.