Jason Rupert is making his 19th start.

Pedregon is 1 - 0 against Rupert in prior events.

Pedregon gets the advantage off of the line but Rupert makes up a little ground early almost pulling even at the 330 foot mark. Pedregon starts pulling away again and holds off Rupert for the holeshot win. Rupert makes his quickest run of the year and a career best speed in the loss.

Cruz Pedregon's incremental margins: 60ft(0.012), 330 ft(0.007), 660ft(0.021). MOV: 0.0231 seconds (approximately 11 feet).

Prock will have lane choice over Pedregon in the next round.