Kalitta with the starting line advantage and never trailed for the win in a close one. Doug Kalitta's MOV: 0.0166 seconds (approximately 8 feet). He had the lead early then Force had it at 330 feet, then force dropped a cylinder and Kalitta got the lead back by the 1/8 mile and he takes the win.

Doug Kalitta's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(0.009), 330 ft(-0.004), 660ft(0.004). MOV: 0.0166 seconds (approximately 8 feet).

He will have lane choice over Prock in the semifinal.