Langdon's Championship Quest

Shawn Langdon said he knows four things as the MOPAR Las Vegas Nationals and his Top Fuel championship quest reach a crescendo.

“We know where the points are at. We know the challenges we face. We know what our goals are. And we know what the Kalitta Air [Dragster] team is capable of”

Points Lead Needed

Langdon needs 191 points to secure his second NHRA Top Fuel title before November 13-15 Finals at Pomona Dragstrip.

Closest Competitor

Doug Kalitta, Langdon's teammate and current champion, has Alan Johnson as crew chief who tuned him to his 2013 championship.

Funny Car Field

Jason Rupert's 3.998-second elapsed time early Saturday assured the milestone, but Austin Prock bumped him with a 3.878-second pass.

Matt Hagan's Championship Hope

If Hagan advances to Las Vegas final round, he could have virtual lock on fifth championship.

Beckman's Challenge

Jack Beckman, with fifth No. 1 start this season, could rise to become a huge thorn in Hagan's side.

Hagan's Lead

Beckman has the edge on Hagan, who qualified No. 2 but still has points lead.

Hagan's Race Strategy

If Hagan wins quarterfinals, he'd be hard to catch with current points lead.

Vandergriff's Risk

Vandergriff trails Hagan by 99 points but could face setback if they meet in semifinals.

Pro Stock Race

Dallas Glenn took over Pro Stock lead with 6.620-second elapsed time, beating Matt Hartford's 6.632.

Pro Stock Motorcycle

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

Wilkerson's Engine Explosion

Daniel Wilkerson escaped unscathed from engine explosion during qualifying Saturday.