Langdon, Beckman, Glenn, and Smith secure wins at 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
MotorsportsShawn Langdon, Jack Beckman, Dallas Glenn, and Matt Smith earned titles at the 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals held at Lucas Oil Raceway. Langdon secured the Top Fuel Dragster victory by defeating Tony Stewart with a run of 3.804 seconds. In the Funny Car category, Beckman won his final round against Matt Hagan, who clinched the 2026 regular season championship during the event. Pro Stock competitor Dallas Glenn captured his first U.S. Nationals trophy while also securing the 2026 regular season title. Matt Smith completed the sweep for his team by besting Angie Smith in the Pro Stock Motorcycle final. These victories serve as the final preparation for the drivers before the 2026 Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin next week.
- •Shawn Langdon earned his third career U.S. Nationals Top Fuel title.
- •Matt Hagan and Dallas Glenn secured regular season championships in their respective classes.
- •Jack Beckman won the Funny Car final to cap a dominant weekend performance.
- •Matt Smith defeated Angie Smith to claim his fourth U.S. Nationals trophy.
- •The NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins September 18 in Martin, Michigan.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Langdon, Beckman, Smith, and Glenn earn U.S. Nationals titles
"When the smoke had cleared after Monday's final eliminations at the 2026 National Hot Rod Association U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway, four professional category drivers stood proudly with their race teams on the victory stage as winners of the 72nd addition of the "Big Go." Shawn Langdon had a dominant weekend in Top Fuel Dragster. He qualified No. 1 and mowed down the competition before ...
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