Shawn Langdon breaks NHRA speed record with 345 mph run at South Georgia Motorsports Park
Shawn Langdon set a new NHRA speed record by reaching 345.00 mph during a qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park. The record-breaking performance surpassed the previous mark of 343.51 mph set by Brittany Force in 2025. Langdon's run occurred during the NHRA Southern Nationals, part of the series' expanded 2026 schedule featuring two new tracks.
- ▪Shawn Langdon reached 345.00 mph during a qualifying run at South Georgia Motorsports Park.
- ▪The previous NHRA speed record was 343.51 mph, set by Brittany Force in 2025.
- ▪Langdon completed the 1,000-foot track in 3.724 seconds, slightly behind Force's 3.623-second run.
- ▪The record was set during the NHRA's debut event at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia.
- ▪The NHRA added two new tracks to its 2026 schedule, marking its first expansion in over a dozen years.
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OutKick Shawn Langdon breaks NHRA speed record with 345 mph run at South Georgia Motorsports Park Langdon surpassed the previous mark of 343.51 mph set in 2025 By Ryan Canfield OutKick Published May 2, 2026 11:21am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 1 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Top Fuel’s Shawn Langdon certainly had the need for speed.
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