Shawn Langdon sets NHRA speed record at Great Lakes Nationals

In recent drag racing developments, Shawn Langdon secured his sixth victory of the 2026 season at the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. During the event, Langdon set a new NHRA speed record with a 346.95-mph pass, reclaiming the Top Fuel points lead from teammate Doug Kalitta.

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is also preparing for the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. The event will feature NitroFest, a kickoff celebration including driver meet-and-greets and a concert.

In other racing news, the 2026 Hot Rod Drag Week saw Ned Dunphy achieve the quickest single pass in the event's history with a 5.974-second run. Meanwhile, the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) in Australia is approaching a critical stage, with the Haltech East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway set to host the penultimate rounds for the Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car titles.