There’s usually no second-guessing in the winner’s circle. That’s why Greg Anderson knew bringing out his new Pontiac GXP at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California two weeks ago was the best decision.

Never mind the fact Anderson had a less than satisfactory period of time to cultivate the new Pontiac, he couldn’t be stopped on Sunday in Pomona.

"We had doubts whether we should bring the new GXP to Pomona or not because we didn't feel we had enough time to prepare a new car," Anderson confirmed. "We had a great test session at Las Vegas at the Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown and we learned a lot of stuff about it. Obviously it's going to be a great hot rod. It's already looking fantastic and it should only get better. My hat's off to the boys at Pontiac - they built that beast.

There’s usually no second-guessing in the winner’s circle. That’s why Greg Anderson knew bringing out his new Pontiac GXP at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California two weeks ago was the best decision.

Never mind the fact Anderson had a less than satisfactory period of time to cultivate the new Pontiac, he couldn’t be stopped on Sunday in Pomona.

"We had doubts whether we should bring the new GXP to Pomona or not because we didn't feel we had enough time to prepare a new car," Anderson confirmed. "We had a great test session at Las Vegas at the Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown and we learned a lot of stuff about it. Obviously it's going to be a great hot rod. It's already looking fantastic and it should only get better. My hat's off to the boys at Pontiac - they built that beast.

"The guys over at GM have been working on this car for over a year. It was a long process but obviously they did their homework well. (The GXP) comes right out of the box great, and you hope and think you can make it better as you go. There's a lot of potential. Just like with the DRCE 3 (GM's Drag Racing Competition Engine, third generation). We came out to Pomona last year with it and didn't think it would be real great to start with, but it got better as the season went along and it's better this year. (GM) just keeps building great cars. I'm definitely affiliated with the right group in General Motors and their Pontiac brand. I've been fortunate that way. I've had great equipment and every year they keep making it better."

We had doubts whether we should bring the new GXP to Pomona or not because we didn't feel we had enough time to prepare a new car. We had a great test session at Las Vegas at the Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown and we learned a lot of stuff about it. Obviously it's going to be a great hot rod. It's already looking fantastic and it should only get better. My hat's off to the boys at Pontiac - they built that beast. - Greg Anderson

Anderson's Pomona victory marked his 50th career win behind the wheel of a Pontiac and his 52nd overall. Of Pontiac's 181 all-time wins in NHRA Pro Stock competition, Anderson has the most Pontiac wins with 50, Warren Johnson is next on the list with 42 and Jim Yates is third with 25. All of Jim Yates career national-event victories have been in a Pontiac and all three drivers, Anderson, Johnson, and Yates, have won in a Firebird, a Grand Am and a GTO.

Last season, Anderson got off to a fast start by winning six of the season's first 10 races. Although he won two more races for a class-leading eight on the season, Anderson and his KB Racing team seemed to lose some of its early momentum and eventually finished second to Coughlin.

"Last year we got off to a great start to the season and looking back at it in hindsight it probably got us out of the 'going-to-the-race-to-win-the-race' mode," Anderson said. "We just decided this year we're going to go out and try and win every single race no matter what. Obviously you can't win every race unless you win that first one, and we've done that. If we win a championship, great, if we don't, then maybe we still will have won 15 races, I don't know. Sometimes you think you've got a great plan and it turns out not to be so great. We just can't plan like we did last year - we learned a valuable lesson. I can't wait to get to Phoenix and lock horns with these guys again.

"It's probably going to be the best year ever for POWERade Pro Stock. I know I've said stuff like that before, but it's true. It gets tougher every year. That's what makes you feel good at the end of the day when you beat a class like that. I think this is probably going to be the toughest season ever in Pro Stock. If we can find a way to come out as POWERade champions then you're certainly going to feel good at the end of the year because you're going to feel like you earned it."

Anderson's 52nd career win at Pomona ties him with former Top Fuel great Joe Amato for fifth all time for career wins.