CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

18 July 2008

Implementation Investments

Siemens PLM Software-Sponsored KB Racing Driver Greg Anderson Wins Three in a Row

Siemens PLM Software announced Greg Anderson of KB Racing – whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology – won the National Hot Rod Association® (NHRA®) Pro Stock series Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals.

Anderson, the three-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the 2005 Speed Channel Driver of the Year, has now won three consecutive national events and five overall this season to continue to add to his points lead. In addition to the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, Anderson also won the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and the NHRA Supernationals.

KB Racing is one of the most successful teams in professional motor sports. After winning the 2003 championship with Anderson as the team driver, KB Racing added a second car with Jason Line in the driver seat for the 2004 season. The team continued their success with Anderson wining the 2004 championship and Line taking second place and being named 2004 NHRA Rookie of The Year. In 2005, Anderson joined an elite group of drivers with a third straight Pro Stock title and Line took third place. The team’s success continued in 2006 as Line won the championship and Anderson placed second.

KB Racing uses NX™ digital product development software to design, analyze and manufacture new engine components. The team actively trades data back and forth with its engine shop and uses new data to refine existing designs.

“Siemens PLM Software congratulates Greg Anderson and KB Racing for winning three in a row,” said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. “Winning consecutive races requires tremendous focus and commitment, qualities which are common to both KB Racing and Siemens PLM Software. We are proud of our relationship with the racing teams and along with our customers are pleased to know that our solutions help the teams succeed.”

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