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NHRA Finals at Pomona

Shawn Langdon eyes second title as NHRA championships come down to final race.

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Nov 11, 2026

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NHRA Finals at Pomona

Shawn Langdon eyes second title as NHRA championships come down to final race.

In brief

Shawn Langdon eyes second title as NHRA championships come down to final race. Shawn Langdon aims to clinch his second NHRA Top Fuel championship at Pomona with a 107-point lead over Doug Kalitta. Originally reported by Autoweek.

NHRA Championships Final Race

NHRA Championships come down to final race at Pomona Dragstrip.

Shawn Langdon's Championship Lead

Shawn Langdon has a 107-point advantage over Doug Kalitta, the reigning champion.

Langdon's Title Clinching Scenario

Langdon's Title Clinching Scenario

Langdon needs 14 qualifying points to stretch lead to 121+ and clinch title Saturday.

Kalitta's Championship Challenge

Kalitta must trail by 89 points after qualifying to have chance for third title.

Langdon's Team Strategy

Langdon's crew chief Brian Husen says team focus is on winning championship without mistakes.

Kalitta's Team Experience

Kalitta's crew chiefs Alan Johnson and Mac Savage have decades of drag racing experience.

Langdon's Championship Goal

Langdon wants to be second to John Force in Funny Car championships.

Hagan's Championship Chase

Matt Hagan leads Jordan Vandergriff by 39 points in Funny Car championship race.

Vandergriff's Championship Plan

Vandergriff aims to clinch Funny Car title with Pomona race after Las Vegas wins.

Todd's Championship Contention

J.R. Todd needs to be fewer than 90 points behind Hagan to make run for Funny Car title.

Glenn's Championship Position

Dallas Glenn leads Pro Stock by 87 points with chance to clinch title Saturday.

Pro Stock Motorcycle Race

Richard Gadson and Gaige Herrera compete for Pro Stock Motorcycle championship.

Championship Consequence

Langdon and Kalitta aim to clinch titles at Pomona Dragstrip this weekend.

The one thing

Shawn Langdon aims to clinch his second NHRA Top Fuel championship at Pomona with a 107-point lead over Doug Kalitta.

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