Meyer Shank Racing’s Felix Rosenqvist in the No.60 Bon Jovi Radio Honda survived a tough start to win the opening heat to make it through to the $1 million Challenge at The Thermal Club.
Scott McLaughlin finished second just ahead of Josef Newgarden and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard while Augustin Canapino and Colton Herta advance.
There was disappointment for Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon in the No.9 PNC Bank Honda as he was forced to serve a drive through penalty for avoidable contact after colliding with Romain Grosjean.