KB Racing LLC: Anderson knows roll to championship must start at Sonoma
KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER 19TH ANNUAL NHRA FRAM AUTOLITE NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY -- SONOMA, CALIFORNIA JULY 28-30, 2006* *Anderson knows roll to championship must start at Sonoma* SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 2006) -- Greg Anderson, driver of the KB Racing LLC-owned, Summit Racing Equipment-backed Pro Stock Pontiac GTO, knows he must make a move at this weekend's 19th annual NHRA FRAM Autolite Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., if he is to win his fourth NHRA POWERade Pro Stock point championship. Last weekend at Seattle, it seemed that no Pro Stock driver in the top ten in points was going to take the forefront that sees very few points separating the leaders. In the opening round, only two drivers in the top ten standing moved to the second round. "We missed a very big opportunity in Seattle, but that race is behind us," said Anderson, who left Seattle second in the 2006 Pro Stock point chase. "We must now turn our attention to Sonoma. I know my new Summit Racing Pontiac is performing well and we must use that advantage this weekend. Last year, I came into the FRAM Autolite Nationals second in points and won the race. That began a roll that carried me to my third championship. If I'm going to win my fourth, it must start right here this weekend." In 2005, Sonoma was the start of good things for Anderson and his Pontiac GTO, which like this year he had debuted at Denver. The FRAM Autolite Nationals marked the beginning of six final rounds in the final nine races for Anderson. During that roll, he won five of the six final rounds. Since 2002, Anderson has been in four final rounds at Infineon Raceway. Last year he defeated Kurt Johnson and in 2004 was victorious over Dave Connolly. He was runner- up to Larry Morgan (2002) and Jeg Coughlin (2003). He also has three No. 1s at the Sonoma track (2002-2004). Entering Sonoma, Anderson's teammate Jason Line, who drives an identical Summit Racing Pontiac GTO, leads the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock point standing with 935 points. Anderson is second, 25 points behind Line and 31 points ahead of Dave Connolly, who is third in the standing. Jim Yates (fourth) and Kurt Johnson (fifth) round out the top five. Qualifying for Anderson and his KB Racing LLC/Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTO begins with two Pro Stock sessions on Friday, July 28, scheduled for 3:15 and 6:45 p.m. and concludes with two additional Pro Stock sessions on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Anderson begins his quest for the FRAM Autolite Nationals Pro Stock title on Sunday, July 30, with eliminations for all classes beginning at 12 noon. Prior to the start of Sunday's event, Anderson joins other NHRA/POWERade Drag Racing Series drivers for a fan appreciation autograph session that will take place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on the Infineon Raceway road course, next to the drag strip, in front of the start/finish grandstand. *All times are local Sonoma time (PT) and subject to change at anytime. * Qualifying highlights for the 19th annual NHRA FRAM Autolite Nationals can be seen on ESPN2 on Saturday (July 29) from 8 to 10 p.m. ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of eliminations from 8 until 11 p.m. (Sunday, July 30). The elimination show repeats early Monday morning (July 31) from 3-4:30 a.m. Also, tune in to NHRA2Day on ESPN2, the weekly show that gives you the latest information about the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. NHRA2Day can be seen on Sunday morning, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon. *Television times are Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime. Check local listings.* /KB Racing LLC is owned by Las Vegas businessmen Ken Black and his son Kenny Black. KB Racing LLC fields two Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, one driven by Greg Anderson and the other by Jason Line in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Anderson has won three consecutive POWERade Pro Stock Championships (2003-2005). Line finished third in the 2005 POWERade point standings and was honored with the 2004 Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future award, presented to the most outstanding rookie in a professional category. This year KB Racing LLC also began fielding a Top Fuel Dragster, managed by Kalitta Motorsports, with rookie Top Fuel driver Hillary Will handling the driving duties./