KB Racing LLC: Anderson now turns focus to Maple Grove Raceway

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*KB RACING LLC*
*NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES*
*SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK*
*GREG ANDERSON -- DRIVER *

*MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz*
*PHONE: 425-557-8899*
*E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net*

*22nd ANNUAL NHRA TOYO TIRES NATIONALS*
*MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY -- READING, PENN.*
*SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2006*
*(Rain Date: Sept. 29-Oct. 1) *

Anderson now turns focus to Maple Grove Raceway

MOHNTON, Penn. (September 27, 2006) --  Greg Anderson, who along with 
teammate Jason Line drive identical KB Racing LLC/Summit Racing 
Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTOs, looks to use the weather conditions at 
Maple Grove Raceway, near Reading, Penn., as the NHRA POWERade Drag 
Racing Series returns to rerun the rain-delayed NHRA Toyo Tires 
Nationals.  This second edition of this event will be run Friday through 
Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

Two weekends ago, relentless rains forced the postponement of the 
event.  The advance weather forecast for this three-day weekend calls 
for cool temperatures, with daytime highs in the 60s, and cloudy skies.  
A slight chance of rain (20 to 40 percent) is mentioned on all three days.

Since 1985 (when the NHRA first visited this venue for a national 
event), the national elapsed time record in Pro Stock has been set at 
Maple Grove Raceway five times and the speed record once - the most 
recent for both was in October 2001. The 20 points earned for setting a 
national elapsed time record could come into play at this event and 
would be a welcome reward for drivers battling for a championship in the 
hotly contested Pro Stock category.

"If the rain stays away that could be record setting conditions this 
weekend," said Anderson as his focus shifted from the event last weekend 
in Dallas to the Toyo Tires Nationals.  "That's promising and the 
thought of 20 extra points for a national elapsed time record is inviting."

Last weekend at the O'Reilly Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex, near 
Dallas, Anderson collected the No. 1 qualifying position in Pro Stock, 
but made a surprising early exit during eliminations when he lost on a 
holeshot to No. 16 qualifier Dave Northrop in the opening round.

"I don't know what happened, but I do know that we missed an 
opportunity... I've got to come back and do better next time.  We're 
still in the running to win our fourth POWERade championship," said 
Anderson following that first round loss to Northrop at Dallas.

"Our Summit Pontiacs are doing great.  We don't need to panic.  We just 
need to concentrate better at Reading and all the rest of the races.  
Although my brain went into shutdown mode [at Dallas], we've been doing 
a good job of staying focused over the last few races.  I've got 
confidence and the cars are going to be good.  We'll be fine.  We do our 
job and it will be difficult for anyone to catch these KB Racing cars."
    
Looking back at Anderson's 2006 season through 19 of 23 races on the 
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule, one would find that Anderson 
has now earned 11 No. 1 qualifying positions, including the last five in 
a row.  Combined with teammate Line, the pair has accounted for 15 No. 
1s in 19 races in 2006 and has qualified 1-2 at six events this season, 
with Anderson being No. 1 four times and Line twice.   

Anderson has now collected 51 No. 1 career qualifying spots.  That 
number puts the Minnesota-born driver, who now calls North Carolina 
home, in special company -- he joins six other profession drivers, Pro 
Stock drivers Warren Johnson (135) and Bob Glidden (101), and fuel 
drivers John Force (131), Kenny Bernstein (66), Joe Amato (56), and Don 
Prudhomme (52) that have recorded over 50 top qualifying spots in the 
history of the sport.  

Anderson holds the most No. 1s in a single season -- he had 16 No. 1s (6 
consecutive) in the 23-race 2004 season. (Note: For the record, the 
legendary Bob Glidden had 14 consecutive No. 1s in the 14-race 1987 
season and actually ran off 23 consecutive #1 spots from Englishtown 
1986 through the Winternationals in 1988.  Glidden also ran off a streak 
of 15 in a row from Englishtown of 1978 through the final race of 1979. 
He qualified # 1 at all 10 races in 1979.)  The leaders in No. 1s in the 
other Pro categories are: Top Fuel -- Tony Schumacher (11 in 2005), 
Funny Car -- John Force (13 in 1996), and Pro Stock Motorcycle -- Matt 
Hines (11 in 1998).

Anderson holds the Maple Grove Raceway track record for speed at 206.67 
mph, which he set in October of 2004.  He won here last year when he 
defeated Jim Yates.  He also has two No 1s at Reading (2003 and 2004).

Coming into the Toyo Tires Nationals this weekend, Anderson, second in 
the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock point standings, is trailing Line, who leads 
the standings, by 78 points.  Dave Connolly in third, who trails Line by 
140 points, is just 62 points behind Anderson.  Anderson knows that he 
still has this race and three others to make up the difference on his 
teammate.

Qualifying for Anderson and his KB Racing LLC/Summit Racing Equipment 
Pro Stock Pontiac GTO begins with two Pro Stock sessions on Friday, 
Sept. 29, scheduled for 1 and 4 p.m. and concludes with two additional 
Pro Stock sessions on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
Anderson begins his quest for the Toyo Tires Nationals Pro Stock title 
on Sunday, Oct. 1, with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 
a.m.  *All times are local Reading time (ET) and subject to change at  
anytime.*

*New Television Times: *Qualifying highlights for the rain-delayed 22nd 
annual NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals can be seen on ESPN2 on Sept. 30 from 
4-6 p.m.  ESPN2 will also air same-day television coverage of 
eliminations from 7 until 10 p.m., Sunday (Oct. 1). The elimination show 
repeats early Tuesday morning (Oct. 3) from 3:30-5:30 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, Oct. 1, from 12:30 -- 1 p.m.  *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./

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