Shawn Langdon converts pole-challenging speed into victory at Route 66 Raceway, defeating Antron Brown to win the 26th Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals.

The Top Fuel points leader clocks 3.775 seconds at 335.90 mph in his Kalitta Air machine, banking career win number 25 and extending his championship advantage.

Brown loses power early in the final, ceding control after Langdon’s clean launch. Langdon’s path includes wins over Shawn Reed, Doug Kalitta, and Josh Hart.

Kalitta Motorsports steadies after a tricky opening day, with Langdon winning Saturday’s Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge to reset momentum for raceday execution.

Crew chief Brian Husen manages a moving target on track temperature and grip, alternating approaches as sunlight and cloud cover change the lane profile.

Langdon’s season now reads three wins, two No.1s, and NHRA’s fastest-ever speed at 345.00 mph, underlining a versatile package built on a robust baseline.

In Funny Car, Chad Green maintains his sharp form, edging Alexis DeJoria in the final with a 3.945 at 324.75 mph in his Bond-Coat/bproauto Ford Mustang.

It is Green’s second win from six rounds, lifting him to fourth in points after scalps of Jordan Vandergriff, Ron Capps, and Austin Prock on a disciplined march.

DeJoria’s runner-up, her second this season, reinforces a compact competitive order. Margins remain fine, with execution under pressure defining podium outcomes.

In Pro Stock, Aaron Stanfield ends KB Titan Racing’s 10-race win streak, taking his first victory of 2026 with a 6.595 at 208.46 mph.

Greg Anderson fouls in the final, gifting Stanfield the decision after a composed day that included wins over Matt Hartford and teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Elite Motorsports gains a crucial foothold as Stanfield climbs to sixth in points, breaking the psychological hold KB Titan established across two seasons.

Pro Stock Motorcycle swings toward Matt Smith, who claims a second straight win with a 6.835 at 185.41 mph on his Denso Auto Parts Buell.

He beats Angie Smith in the final after her bike falters at launch. Earlier, he advances past Jianna Evaristo, Gaige Herrera, and Brayden Davis.

Angie Smith’s weekend still carries weight. A No.1 start and a 12th career final signal pace, though reliability denies a first win since 2022.

The series resumes May 29–31 at Maryland International Raceway, where cooler coastal air and a fresh surface will stress test tune-ups and reaction times alike.

Langdon, Green, Stanfield, and Matt Smith leave Chicago with momentum, but the championship picture remains fluid across all four pro categories.

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Nicholas Rivera

Nicholas Rivera delivers NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car news, including eliminator-round results and reaction-time stats. He brings track-side interviews, contender profiles, and championship-point breakdowns straight from drag-racing’s biggest national events.