Matt Smith is 27 -7 in round 1 after qualifying first in the field. In his last 17 starts from the top spot he has only gone on to win the race once. He is the defending event champion. Jianna Salinas in making her 5th start.

Salinas gets the holeshot but Smith reels her in quickly and goes around before they reach the sixty foot mark. Salinas gets about 400 feet out and sits up on the bike. Smith goes down the groove with a good pass to take the win.

Matt Smith will have lane choice over Stoffer in the next round.