Langdon, Green, Stanfield, and M. Smith Claim Chicago NHRA Wins
- Shawn Langdon, the current points leader in the Top Fuel category, secured his second consecutive victory at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) event in Chicago on May...
- According to reporting from RACER, Langdon achieved the win by defeating Antron Brown, a four-time world champion, in the final round of the competition.
- Langdon recorded a time of 3.775 seconds with a top speed of 335.90 mph during the final.
Shawn Langdon, the current points leader in the Top Fuel category, secured his second consecutive victory at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) event in Chicago on May 18, 2026.
According to reporting from RACER, Langdon achieved the win by defeating Antron Brown, a four-time world champion, in the final round of the competition.
Langdon recorded a time of 3.775 seconds with a top speed of 335.90 mph during the final. The performance was powered by a 12,000-horsepower Kalitta Air dragster.
The victory further solidifies Langdon’s position at the top of the Top Fuel points standings as the season progresses.
In addition to Langdon’s success in Top Fuel, several other drivers claimed victories during the Chicago event. The winning group included:
- Shawn Langdon
- Green
- Stanfield
- M. Smith
The event highlighted the technical capabilities of the high-horsepower machinery utilized in the NHRA circuit, specifically the Kalitta Air equipment used by Langdon to overcome Brown, who experienced mechanical issues early in the final run.