From Autoweek · Susan Wade · · 1m 40s
NHRA Texas Fall Nationals Turn Championship Races Upside Down
Antron Brown breaks Shawn Langdon's streak at NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, shifting championship standings.
In brief
Antron Brown breaks Shawn Langdon's streak at NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, shifting championship standings. Antron Brown defeats Shawn Langdon to jump from sixth to third in NHRA Top Fuel standings. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Top Fuel Standings Shift
Antron Brown breaks Shawn Langdon-Doug Kalitta streak to jump from sixth to third in NHRA standings.
“We have a lot of fight. We never quit.”
Brown's Championship Strategy
Brown aims for 2027 season success after recording his 83rd overall and 67th Top Fuel victory.
J.R. Todd's Title Push

Todd moves from fifth to third in standings after defeating points leader Matt Hagan.
“We still have a shot. We’ll keep digging until they tell us we don’t.”
Todd's Championship Hopes
Todd says Hagan has been making it hard on all competitors and they must execute the final two races.
“We’ve been up and down this year. Now we’ve got to execute and hope we get some help along the way.”
Dallas Glenn's Victory
Glenn regains Pro Stock points lead with fifth victory of season and 26th career win.
“I’ve been weirdly calm all day.”
Glenn's Calm Confidence

Glenn attributes his calm to confidence in his RAD Torque Systems Chevy Camaro.
“I’ve been weirdly calm all day.”
Pro Stock Motorcycle Race
Matt Smith eyes No. 7 in Pro Stock Motorcycle standings after defeating Richard Gadson.
“When you're running that other camp like that, you’ve got to get up on the wheel and go.”
Championship Race Impact
Shawn Langdon missed final round after tough early pairings at Texas Motorplex.
“Championship’s over. No one’s getting Shawn Langdon.”
Top Fuel Results
Maddi Gordon defeats Doug Kalitta in second round for first victory over him in five meetings.
“We’re obviously disappointed not to get the win in the semifinals.”
Kalitta's Championship Struggle
Kalitta says Mobil 1 car was consistent but lost to Shawn Langdon in semifinals.
“The mobil one car was consistent this weekend, but with the second round there, the thing just got away from us for some reason.”
Todd's Title Race
Todd takes out points leader Matt Hagan to move into title contention with two races left.
“We still have a shot. We’ll keep digging until they tell us we don’t.”
Family Double-Up
Mark Pawuk and son Kyle complete 17th family in NHRA history to double-up in winners’ circle.
“Dad mark, who’s best known for his days as a pro stock competitor nicknamed "the cowboy," recorded his first victory of the season and sixth in the factory stock showdown class.”
What it means
Antron Brown defeats Shawn Langdon to jump from sixth to third in NHRA Top Fuel standings.





