Greg Anderson (dragster driver)
Greg Anderson (born March 14, 1961 in Duluth, Minnesota) is a current NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock driver for KB Racing, driving the Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro. He began his Pro Stock career in 1998. Greg previously served as Crew Chief for former pro stock champion Warren Johnson and tuned Warren to three pro stock championships (1992–93, 1995). Anderson is married to wife Kimberly and the couple have two children, Brittany and Cody. He resides in Concord, North Carolina.
Awards
- Four-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock World Champion (2003–05, 2010).
- 77 career Pro Stock wins.
- 2004 Speed Driver of the Year.
- In 2004 set NHRA Single Season Records in Round Wins (76), Wins (15), Final Rounds (19/23 races) #1 Qualifiers (16)
- Five time NHRA Mac Tools U. S. Nationals winner (2000, '03, '04, '05, '06).
- 1999: Became seventh member of the Speed Pro 200-mph Pro Stock Club with a 200.11-mph pass (Richmond).
- 2011: Extended his season winning streak to eleven consecutive with at least one win, the longest currently active streak.
- 2011: With a win at Route 66 Raceway, he has now won at all current NHRA Full Throttle tracks.
References
- Anderson's profile from KB Racing
- Anderson's profile from NHRA
- Anderson's profile from Summit Racing
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| Preceded by Jeg Coughlin Jr. |
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Champion Pro Stock 2003-05 |
Succeeded by Jason Line |
| Preceded by Mike Edwards |
NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Champion Pro Stock 2010 |
Succeeded by Jason Line |
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