Run Notes X Close
Doug Kalitta
0.047 | 3.681 | 341.68
Will Smith
0.041 | 3.812 | 331.2
Doug Kalitta is 55 - 17 in Rd. 1 when qualified #3. The #14 TF qualifier has upset the #3 qualifier in each of the last 2 years.

Kalitta is 3 - 0 against Smith in prior events.

Smith with the starting line advantage, but Kalitta was right there with and had the lead by the time they go by the Christmas tree. He runs the quickest and fastest pass of the event for the win. He will have lane choice over Tatum in the next round.