Stock eliminator racers have been working the qualifying ladder for decades to get a position favorable for heads-up matches.
In the Super Classes, if your buddy has to go rounds to win the title, and the guy in the lead needs to lose first round, you go up to the lanes and try to line up with the guy and take him out!
I have no problem with Anderson's approach, far better than throwing rounds to a teammate, and if he thinks he can take Alan out in round 2 more power to him! I think he'll get his wish...and then get his butt spanked!