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Shawn Langdon sets Top Fuel speed record at NHRA Great Lakes Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Shawn Langdon sets Top Fuel speed record at NHRA Great Lakes Nationals

Summary

Shawn Langdon achieved a record-setting speed of 346.95 mph during the semifinals of the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals on September 21, 2026, at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. He followed this with a pass of 346.15 mph in the final, solidifying his performance. After rain delayed eliminations, the event showcased Langdon's impressive runs, including a first-round time of 3.652 seconds. This victory marked Langdon's fifth win of the season, giving him an 11-point lead in the Countdown to the Championship standings. The achievement comes as the NHRA heads into the six-race playoff series, fueling excitement for future events.

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By the Numbers

•Langdon's semifinal pass timed at 3.663 seconds
•He won the final with a time of 3.664 seconds
•His earlier runs included a 3.652 against Maddi Gordon
•This win marks Langdon's 28th career victory
•He leads the Countdown to the Championship by 11 points

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Shawn Langdon Just Ran 346.95 MPH in 1,000 Feet, and Top Fuel Isn't Done Getting Faster

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Drag racing's newest headline number showed up on a Monday, in a state that had never hosted an NHRA national event, during a race that was supposed to be over by Sunday night. Shawn Langdon drove the Kalitta Air Top Fuel dragster to a 3.663-second pass at 346.95 mph in the semifinals of the Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. NHRA's official results call it the fastest pass in the sanctioning body's history, which makes it the new Top Fuel speed re
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