Shawn Langdon just rewrote the NHRA history books—and did it at a blistering 345 mph. The two-time world champion shattered the previous speed record of 343.51 mph during Top Fuel qualifying at South Georgia Motorsports Park, making the jaw-dropping run at the inaugural NHRA Southern Nationals.
This wasn't just a flash in the pan. Langdon backed up his record-breaking pace by clinching the event win on Sunday, adding a second trophy to his 2026 season haul. It's a milestone moment for the veteran driver, who now boasts 24 career victories—a testament to his consistency and raw speed on the strip.
The new mark eclipses the 2025 record by a hair over 1.5 mph, but in the world of Top Fuel drag racing, every fraction of a second—and every mile per hour—counts. Langdon's run signals that the competition is heating up, and fans are already buzzing about who might be next to challenge the 345 mph barrier.
