Run Notes X Close
Cruz Pedregon
0.07 | 4.752 | 172.94
John Force
0.061 | 3.938 | 326.4
Force is 72 - 36 against Pedregon in prior events. John Force competed at the first national event here in 1985. Since then, he has seven wins and seven runner-up finishes here. Force is 22 -12 in round 1 eliminations here. This is the 109th meeting between Force and Cruz Pedregon. That's the most head-to-head meetings between any two drivers in history.

Force was first off the starting line and extended his lead as they moved down the track. About halfway down, Pedregon's car moved out of the groove and he slowed to get it straightened out. By then, Force had the win. Force will race Wilkerson in the next round and Wilkerson has lane choice.