Anderson picks up points in NHRA Gatornationals qualifying
GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 14, 2015 – Greg Anderson is assertively taking as many steps in the right direction as possible, and that certainly was the case during qualifying for the 46th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The driver of the newest steed in the KB Racing stable powered to a qualifying best time of 6.529-second in his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro and will start from the No. 5 position at Auto-Club Raceway at Gainesville.
On Friday at the Gatornationals, Anderson and the KB Racing team rolled a fresh car out of the trailer, and the debut of the red Jerry Haas-built Chevrolet Camaro quickly proved effective. Anderson recorded a 6.537-second pass at 212.90 mph in the first session and improved in the later round to a 6.529, 212.73 that was third quickest of the session. The run was good for a bonus qualifying point, which Anderson happily added to the pile as he clocked out for the day in the No. 4 spot.
The opening round on Saturday was good for a 6.540, 212.73, and in his last qualifying pass at the Gatornationals, Anderson sailed to a 6.531 at strong 213.03 that was second quickest of the round and came with another pair of bonus qualifying points.
“Today was a good day,” said Anderson, who celebrated his birthday with his team on Saturday to cap off a good qualifying performance. “We ended on a good note. We missed it a little bit, but we made some adjustments for the last run tonight, and we made gains. We definitely know the direction to go in, and hopefully we can make her even quicker for tomorrow. It’s always positive to end on a good note. It’s been a very good birthday.”
Anderson will race veteran Pro Stock competitor Larry Morgan on Sunday morning in Gainesville.
“I’ve raced Larry Morgan many, many, many, many times,” said Anderson. “He’s certainly got the best of a me a few times – he’s a great racer who has been around a long time. He’s not one you can take lightly because he can step up and absolutely whoop you in a heartbeat, so it will be tough. Larry Morgan will be a handful, but we’re up for the challenge. I love my new racecar, and I just want to celebrate big tomorrow. I’d like to hold my birthday celebration until tomorrow, to be honest. Hopefully, we can celebrate with a win.”