Just five difference in RT's and Ellis holds Smith off until right before the 660lights.

Smith finally gets on by for the in and lane choice over Savoie next round.

Matt Smith's incremental margins (negative if behind): 60ft(-0.019), 330 ft(-0.014), 660ft(0.011), 1,000ft(0.034). MOV: 0.0563 seconds (approximately 16 feet).

Matt Smith's incremental times: 60ft-1.082 sec., 330ft-2.896, 660ft-4.417/161.73 mph, 1,000ft-5.741.
Chip Ellis' incremental times: 60ft-1.068 sec., 330ft-2.887, 660ft-4.433/158.48 mph, 1,000ft-5.780.

2:19 p.m.