Prock, Langdon, Stanfield, and Smith Dominate Mission #2Fast2Tasty at Maryland Raceway

Highlights

Austin Prock won Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Maryland Raceway.
Shawn Langdon, Aaron Stanfield, Angie Smith also won event categories.
Jack Beckman earned second consecutive No. 1 Funny Car qualifying spot.
Langdon achieved third No. 1 Top Fuel qualifier of the season.
Angie Smith won Pro Stock Motorcycle and secured No. 1 qualifier.
NHRA Potomac Nationals eliminations begin Sunday at 11 a.m. ET.

Austin Prock ends his slow start with victory in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Maryland International Raceway, resetting momentum before the new NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS.

Prock’s rebound follows early setbacks, including failing to qualify at Gainesville. He defeats four-time champion Matt Hagan in the final and targets overnight gains for Sunday’s eliminations.

Prock defeats four-time champion Matt Hagan to seal the Mission #2Fast2Tasty win.

Jack Beckman heads Funny Car qualifying on 3.935 seconds at 326.79 mph in his PEAK Chevrolet SS, securing a second straight No. 1 while still pursuing a first victory of 2026.

Beckman clinches second straight Funny Car No. 1 with 3.935 at 326.79 mph.

Shawn Langdon’s Top Fuel program remains sharp. A 3.744 at 336.23 mph brings his third No. 1 of 2026, 25th career top spot, the Mission Challenge win, and a Sunday bye.

Langdon’s 3.744 at 336.23 mph secures his 25th career No. 1.

Aaron Stanfield edges six-time champion Greg Anderson to win the Mission Challenge in Pro Stock. He qualifies tenth and draws Cody Anderson, while father Greg claims No. 1 on 6.482 at 212.39 mph.

Despite Matt Smith’s hospitalization, Angie Smith completes a clean double, taking the Mission Challenge and Pro Stock Motorcycle pole with 6.690 at 202.97 mph, her third No. 1 this season.

Angie Smith doubles up: Mission Challenge win and No. 1 at 6.690, 202.97 mph.

Eliminations start Sunday at 11 a.m. ET at Maryland International Raceway. The event’s debut status raises strategic stakes, with surface learning and staging discipline likely to separate contenders.

Prock and Beckman must convert single-lap speed into repeatable race-day turns. Langdon’s bye shapes lane choice dynamics. The Stanfields provide a subplot amid wider paddock churn and drivers switching gears.

Visual Summary

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Prock Wins #2Fast2Tasty!
First victory of 2026 – Mustang roars back at Maryland

Momentum Meter

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Back in championship form

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Funny Car
Austin Prock
Def. Hagan in Final
Back in form

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Top Fuel
Shawn Langdon
3rd No. 1 Qualifier
3.744 sec / 336 mph

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Pro Stock
Aaron Stanfield
Beat 6x Champ Anderson
Chicago momentum

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Pro Stock MC
Angie Smith
Fastest Qualifier
6.69 sec / 202 mph

Eyes on the Potomac:
Prock aims for his first Potomac Nationals title Sunday as momentum builds. After a rocky start, Maryland delivers his breakthrough—and a new climb begins.

🏥 Smith Fights On
Angie Smith wins, dedicating her ride to husband Matt Smith still hospitalized. Teamwork, resilience, and speed define the day.

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Eliminations: Sunday 11 a.m. ET

James William

James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.