Anderson had a solo run in the opening round as would-be opponent Eric Latino crashed his racecar in Friday qualifying, and the five-time champion made the most of the single as he dealt out a 6.543, 210.59 that would stand as low elapsed time and top speed of raceday. With lane choice over Fernando Cuadra Jr. in round two, he again put up the quickest run of the round, a 6.568, 209.92, to beat a 6.607, 207.89.
The semifinals brought Anderson up for a meeting with incoming points leader and KB Titan Racing teammate Dallas Glenn, who got the win over second-place Aaron Stanfield in the second round to stretch his points lead. There, though, Anderson left ahead of Glenn and turned the advantage into a win light, 6.601, 209.50 to 6.619, 208.75.
We had a great car today, all the way up to the final round,” said Anderson. “We have a few minor issues to iron out before we head west for Vegas and Pomona, but I’m confident. The HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro was the best car out there this weekend, and this isn’t the first time we’ve been able to say that this season. I feel good. I’m excited for these last two races, and I can’t wait to get out there.”
The next event on the 2024 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour is the 24th annual NHRA Nevada Nationals in Las Vegas, Oct. 31-Nov. 3.
