Run Notes X Close
Steve Torrence
0.066 | 3.725 | 325.45
Doug Kalitta
0.054 | 3.817 | 288.83
This (#5) is the lowest starting spot for Steve Torrence since this race last year. Doug Kalitta wins 69% of the time in round 1.

Torrence is 21 - 17 against Kalitta in prior events.

Kalitta with the starting line advantage, but Torrence has the difference made up by 60 feet and never trails from there on for the win.

Kalitta started mixing up cylinders and the engine let go with bang and quick flash of flames.