By the way, last round Greg Anderson had a wire come off the ignition going into high gear and his engine shut down.

Richie is now in Allen's will I would think. His victory here puts AJ into the final four.

Allen and father Roy walk by my spot in the tower, turn and look at each either, and give each other a strong handgrip.

In the semis, Gaines has lane choice over Edwards, Connolly over Stevens, and three of the four cars still remaining have yet to win a race this year.