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Greg Anderson Secures Fifth No.1 and Second Mission #2Fast2Tasty Win at New England Dragway
Highlights
- Greg Anderson won his fifth No. 1 qualifier award this season
- Anderson secured his second Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge title
- He narrowly beat Troy Coughlin Jr. by .003 seconds
- Event eliminations start at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
- Anderson risks making his 200th two-lane final appearance
- He holds record as winningest Pro Stock driver in NHRA history
Greg Anderson extends his New England Dragway weekend, taking fifth 2026 No. 1 qualifier and a second Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge title during the 13th annual NHRA New England Nationals event.
He does it in the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro, banking a 145th career low‑qualifier award and reinforcing elite Pro Stock execution from team and driver.
Eliminations remain pending, with racing set for 10:30 a.m. Eastern. As top qualifier, Anderson earns a first‑round bye, giving tactical flexibility on lane choice and tune‑up.
Eliminations start 10:30 a.m. ET; Anderson owns a first‑round bye.
He edges Troy Coughlin Jr. by 0.003s in Saturday’s #2Fast2Tasty final, 6.545 seconds at 209.17 mph against Coughlin’s 6.592 at 208.20.
.003-second margin decides the #2Fast2Tasty final over Troy Coughlin Jr.
Bonus performance matters. Anderson earns six points Friday for quickest runs in both sessions, 6.548 and 6.508, then adds four more Saturday as second‑quickest overall.
Those ten bonus points extend a season‑long trend of pace and precision, strengthening his regular‑season tally and sharpening lane‑choice prospects on a typically tight Pro Stock ladder.
He also stacked four straight No. 1 starts earlier, spanning Phoenix, Pomona, Charlotte, and South Georgia, underscoring a repeatable window where car and crew deliver peak efficiency.
Form translates across venues. In Maryland last weekend, he posted Sunday’s low elapsed time at 6.464 seconds, reaffirming outright pace and driveability through changing track states.
From the bye, he will meet Aaron Stanfield or Jeg Coughlin Jr. ahead of likely clashes with Erica Enders, Troy Coughlin Jr., reigning champion Dallas Glenn, and Shane Tucker.
A milestone sits in reach. NHRA statistician Bob Frey notes that making Sunday’s final would mark the 200th two‑lane final appearance of Anderson’s career.
A final on Sunday would be Anderson’s 200th two‑lane final.
He already stands as NHRA’s winningest Pro Stock driver and ranks second across all classes, behind John Force. His record includes four Four‑Wide finals finished third or fourth.
Despite momentum, Anderson cautions against complacency. He stresses execution under pressure, aware rivals target his form and data.
“I have to do my job or I’m going to get beat.” — Greg Anderson
Visual Summary
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209.17 mph
Greg Anderson (#1 Qualifier + #2Fast2Tasty Win)
5th pole of 2026
145th! career low qualifier
145th! career low qualifier
Anderson
6.545s
6.545s
vs
.003s
Coughlin Jr.
6.592s
6.592s
+10bonus
Points this weekend
2
#2Fast2Tasty Wins
200?
Finals milestone awaits
Next:
Anderson (Bye)
→
Stanfield/Jeg Jr.
Anderson (Bye)
→
Stanfield/Jeg Jr.
Erica Enders
Troy Coughlin Jr.
Dallas Glenn
Shane Tucker
Troy Coughlin Jr.
Dallas Glenn
Shane Tucker
NHRA Record Holder
200th two-lane final possible!
#1 in Pro Stock wins.
#2 all-time, all NHRA classes.
#2 all-time, all NHRA classes.
“I know that everybody wants to beat me tomorrow… I have to do my job or I’m going to get beat.”
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