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Langdon, Beckman, G. Stanfield, and Herrera Capture Top Provisional Spots in Dallas
Highlights
- Shawn Langdon set fastest Top Fuel run at 3.648 seconds.
- Jack Beckman earned Funny Car No. 1 qualifier and $15,000 bonus.
- Greg Stanfield leads Pro Stock with 6.460-second run Friday.
- Gaige Herrera tops Pro Stock Motorcycle with 6.676-second qualifying time.
- Weather altered schedule: one qualifying Friday, three sessions Saturday.
- NHRA FallNationals continue Saturday at 10:30 a.m. CT.
Shawn Langdon, the Top Fuel points leader, delivers a career-best 3.648s at 340.39 mph during JEGS Friday Night Live at Texas Motorplex, taking provisional No. 1 and the Battle for the Saddle.
The Kalitta Air driver sets the quickest Top Fuel pass of NHRA’s 75th season, banking his eighth No. 1 of 2026 and 30th of his career, as he targets a fifth consecutive victory.
Langdon’s 3.648s is the quickest Top Fuel run of NHRA’s 75th season.
Weather compresses running: Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle complete one Friday session, with three on Saturday, while Top Fuel and Funny Car exploit the cooler night conditions.
Langdon’s lap also secures a $15,000 bonus, strengthening his Countdown position. With Dallas the 18th of 20 events and the fourth playoff round, every incremental point carries weight.
In Funny Car, Jack Beckman posts 3.852s at 330.13 mph in John Force Racing’s PEAK Chevrolet SS, claiming provisional No. 1 and the event’s $15,000 award.
Beckman’s 3.852s secures provisional pole and a $15,000 bonus.
Fourth in points pre-event, Beckman needs a surge. Running sixth pair among 10, he controls a lively car to edge Matt Hagan’s 3.855s and keep Cruz Pedregon behind.
Pro Stock tilts toward Greg Stanfield, whose 6.460s at 212.80 mph in Janac Brothers Racing’s Elite Motorsports entry leads overnight with three Saturday sessions to come, reflecting patterns discussed in the 2027 Pro Stock Dallas preview.
The points leader stresses error-free execution after productive testing. Troy Coughlin Jr. records 6.464s for second, with Greg Anderson third at 6.468s, aligning with the outlook in the Texas NHRA preview.
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera resets the tone with 6.676s at 202.22 mph on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki, positioning for a fourth No. 1 of the season.
Herrera’s 6.676s leads Pro Stock Motorcycle after the lone Friday session.
Fresh from a St. Louis win, Herrera chips away at Richard Gadson’s advantage despite a crosswind. Matt Smith’s 6.709s and Angie Smith’s 6.725s underscore a tight, competitive pack.
Qualifying resumes at 10:30 a.m. CT Saturday as teams chase playoff points, lane choice, and bonus money across ladder-defining runs. Wider Dallas narratives include Will Smith at Dallas NHRA coverage.
Visual Summary
3.648s @
340.39 mph
340.39 mph
Fastest Top Fuel run of 2026
Langdon ⋆ Provisional No.1 ⋆ $15,000 Bonus
NHRA 75th Season ⋆ PLAYOFF SHOWDOWN
18th of 20 • Countdown to Championship
🏆 Top Fuel
Shawn Langdon
3.648s • 340.39 mph
Eighth No.1 of season
🚗 Funny Car
Jack Beckman
3.852s • 330.13 mph
$15K Bonus Winner
🚙 Pro Stock
Greg Stanfield
6.460s • 212.80 mph
Provisional No.1
🏍️ P.S. Motorcycle
Gaige Herrera
6.676s • 202.22 mph
Fourth No.1 of Year
▲ Every point critical: Playoff Pressure
4 of 6 PLAYOFFS
💰 Big Money Runs & Weather Drama
Unexpected Texas winds shuffled the Friday schedule—only one session for Pro Stock & PS Motorcycle, while Top Fuel & Funny Car fired their best after sunset. $15,000 bonus checks and playoff dreams riding on every pass!
Next up:
Saturday 10:30 am CT
— 3 sessions remain for Pro Stock & Motorcycle
Saturday 10:30 am CT
— 3 sessions remain for Pro Stock & Motorcycle
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.
