The last time the #16 PSM qualifier won a round here was in 2013. Angie Smith is 3 - 13 in Rd. 1 when qualified 16th.

Herrera is 3 - 2 against Smith in prior events.

Smith is a no-show. Herrera goes down the groove with the quickest pass of the round to take the win.

Gaige Herrera's incremental times: 60ft-1.045 sec., 330ft-2.830, 660ft-4.339/162.12 mph, 1,000ft-5.658.

Herrera will have lane choice over Ingwersen in the next round.