# Kalitta Motorsports 2026 NHRA season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kalitta-motorsports-2026-nhra-season
> Updated: 2026-08-24T13:00:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 5.

Following his dominant performance at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, Doug Kalitta has regained the points lead in the Top Fuel standings, moving ahead of teammate Shawn Langdon. Kalitta’s victory was characterized by total control of the event; he led every qualifying session, set a meet low elapsed time of 3.673 seconds, and won the final round by defeating rookie Maddi Gordon.

In addition to the Top Fuel success, the Brainerd Nationals saw significant results in other professional classes. Matt Hagan secured the Funny Car title after defeating Jordan Vandergriff, while six-time world champion Greg Anderson won the Pro Stock category at his home track. Anderson’s victory extended his championship points lead, providing momentum heading into the regular-season finale at the U.S. Nationals.

Family participation continued with Mitch Kalitta’s debut in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. During his first appearance, Mitch secured a first-round victory before being eliminated in the second round.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Doug Kalitta wins Top Fuel at NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Doug Kalitta won the Top Fuel category and Greg Anderson secured a Pro Stock victory at the 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doug-kalitta-wins-top-fuel-at-nhra-brainerd-nationals

### 2026-08-22: Doug Kalitta wins Top Fuel title at NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Doug Kalitta won the Top Fuel title at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, while Matt Hagan took the Funny Car win and Greg Anderson secured the Pro Stock victory at Brainerd International Raceway.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhra-brainerd-nationals-feature-battle-for-the-axe-winners

### 2026-08-18: Kalitta family headlines upcoming NHRA Nationals at Brainerd

The Kalitta family returns to Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Nationals, featuring Doug Kalitta in Top Fuel and Mitch Kalitta making his Top Alcohol Dragster debut.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalitta-family-headlines-upcoming-nhra-nationals-at-brainerd

### 2026-08-06: Mitch Kalitta Debuts in Top Alcohol Dragster at NHRA Nationals

Mitch Kalitta, son of NHRA champion Doug Kalitta, will debut in a Top Alcohol Dragster with Randy Meyer Racing at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, starting a rookie 2026 campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mitch-kalitta-debuts-in-top-alcohol-dragster-at-nhra-nationals

### 2026-07-27: Kalitta Motorsports sweeps NHRA Northwest Nationals, Todd wins Funny Car

Doug Kalitta won Top Fuel while teammate J.R. Todd captured his first Funny Car victory, and Greg Anderson topped Pro Stock at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, completing a Kalitta Motorsports sweep.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalitta-motorsports-sweeps-nhra-northwest-nationals-todd-wins-funny-car

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